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CHCT

Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated

CHCT

Real Estate · REIT - Healthcare Facilities · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

13.31%

Annual Dividend

$1.76

Payout Ratio

289%

5-Yr Growth

2.3%

Ex-Date

Aug 19, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about CHCT's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (CHCT) has a forward dividend yield of 13.31%, based on an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and a share price of $13.24.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, CHCT's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (68 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (CHCT) has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years as of Oct 18, 2026.
  • CHCT has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • CHCT's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 19, 2026, for a dividend of $0.33 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, CHCT pays out 289% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • CHCT's dividend has grown at an average rate of 2.3% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, CHCT's 13.31% yield is 99% above its five-year average yield of 6.67%.
  • Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (CHCT) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "CHCT Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/CHCT

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (CHCT) yields 13.31% ($1.76 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of B (68/100) and has 10 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is CHCT a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (CHCT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 13.31% ($1.76/yr), with 10 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • 10 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (289%)
  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
13.31%
Payout Ratio
289%
Annual Dividend
$1.76
5-Yr Avg Growth
2.3%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 19, 2026
Years of Growth
10
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.65
Market Cap
$378.3M
P/E Ratio
20.4
5-Yr Total Return
-69%
52-Week Range
$13.14 – $19.17
Dividend Safety
B · 68/100
Ever Cut?
No

CHCT dividend changes

Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (CHCT) pays a variable dividend: across the 45 payments on record since 2015, 43 were higher than the one before and 1 lower. The latest change was down 31.2% to $0.330 per share, going ex-dividend on Aug 19, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Aug 19, 2026Lower$0.480 → $0.330−31.2%
May 11, 2026Higher$0.478 → $0.480+0.4%
Feb 23, 2026Higher$0.475 → $0.478+0.6%
Nov 7, 2025Higher$0.473 → $0.475+0.4%
Aug 8, 2025Higher$0.470 → $0.473+0.6%
May 9, 2025Higher$0.468 → $0.470+0.4%
Feb 24, 2025Higher$0.465 → $0.468+0.6%
Nov 8, 2024Higher$0.463 → $0.465+0.4%
Aug 9, 2024Higher$0.460 → $0.463+0.7%
May 9, 2024Higher$0.458 → $0.460+0.4%
Feb 16, 2024Higher$0.455 → $0.458+0.7%
Nov 8, 2023Higher$0.453 → $0.455+0.4%
CHCT ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 19, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →CHCT dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHCT a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (CHCT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 13.31% ($1.76/yr), with 10 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is CHCT's dividend safe?

CHCT has a dividend-safety grade of B (68/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 10-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

Is CHCT a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data CHCT screens as "yes, with caveats". Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (CHCT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 13.31% ($1.76/yr), with 10 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will CHCT cut its dividend?

CHCT earns a dividend-safety grade of B (68/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does CHCT pay a dividend?

Yes. Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.76 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 13.31%.

What is CHCT's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, CHCT's forward dividend yield is 13.31%, based on a $1.76 annual dividend and a $13.24 share price.

What is CHCT's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, CHCT pays $1.76 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is CHCT's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, CHCT's payout ratio is 289% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has CHCT grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, CHCT has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years.

When is the next CHCT ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, CHCT's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 19, 2026, for $0.33 per share.