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DHC

Diversified Healthcare Trust

DHC

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

$7.61

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Forward Yield

0.53%

Annual Dividend

$0.04

Payout Ratio

2%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Oct 19, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about DHC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 16, 2026, Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) has a forward dividend yield of 0.53%, based on an annual dividend of $0.04 per share and a share price of $7.61.
  • As of Oct 16, 2026, DHC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (69 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • DHC last cut its regular dividend in 2020.
  • DHC's next ex-dividend date is Oct 19, 2026, with payment on Nov 12, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 16, 2026, DHC pays out 2% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • DHC's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 16, 2026, DHC's 0.53% yield is 66% below its five-year average yield of 1.55%.
  • Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
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SmarterDividends, "DHC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 16, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/DHC

Summary

As of Oct 16, 2026, Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) yields 0.53% ($0.04 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (69/100).

Is DHC a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.53% ($0.04/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (2%)
  • 106% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2020

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.53%
Payout Ratio
2%
Annual Dividend
$0.04
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 19, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
2.27
Market Cap
$1.8B
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
106%
52-Week Range
$3.92 – $9.66
Dividend Safety
B · 69/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2020)
DHC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 19, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →DHC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DHC a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.53% ($0.04/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is DHC's dividend safe?

DHC has a dividend-safety grade of B (69/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2020, debt and yield-versus-history.

Is DHC a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data DHC screens as "yes, with caveats". Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.53% ($0.04/yr), with 0 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 DHC cut its dividend?

DHC earns a dividend-safety grade of B (69/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2020). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does DHC pay a dividend?

Yes. Diversified Healthcare Trust pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.04 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.53%.

What is DHC's dividend yield?

As of Oct 16, 2026, DHC's forward dividend yield is 0.53%, based on a $0.04 annual dividend and a $7.61 share price.

What is DHC's dividend per share?

As of Oct 16, 2026, DHC pays $0.04 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is DHC's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 16, 2026, DHC's payout ratio is 2% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has DHC grown its dividend?

DHC does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next DHC ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 16, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for DHC is Oct 19, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $0.04 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$1.00
Annual$4.00
Monthly avg$0.33

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