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LADR

Ladder Capital Corp

LADR

Real Estate · REIT - Mortgage · Stock · quarterly payer

$9.11

Undervalued · +127% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

10.10%

Annual Dividend

$0.92

Payout Ratio

219%

5-Yr Growth

2.8%

Ex-Date

Sep 30, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about LADR's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) has a forward dividend yield of 10.10%, based on an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and a share price of $9.11.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, LADR's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (53 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • LADR last cut its regular dividend in 2020.
  • LADR's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 30, 2026, for a dividend of $0.23 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, LADR pays out 219% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • LADR's dividend has grown at an average rate of 2.8% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, LADR's 10.10% yield is 26% above its five-year average yield of 8.02%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for LADR is $20.63 per share, 127% above the $9.11 share price, so LADR screens as undervalued.
  • Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) has raised its regular dividend 7 times and cut it 1 time across the 47 payments on record since 2015. Its most recent change was a 4.5% increase to $0.230 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 29, 2022. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jun 9, 2020.
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SmarterDividends, "LADR Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/LADR

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) yields 10.10% ($0.92 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (53/100).

Is LADR a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 10.10% ($0.92/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2020
    • Elevated payout ratio (219%)
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    10.10%
    Payout Ratio
    219%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.92
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    2.8%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Sep 30, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    1.03
    Market Cap
    $1.2B
    P/E Ratio
    11.4
    5-Yr Total Return
    -20%
    52-Week Range
    $8.48 – $11.48
    Dividend Safety
    C · 53/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2020)

    LADR dividend raises and cuts

    Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) has raised its regular dividend 7 times and cut it 1 time across the 47 payments on record since 2015. Its most recent change was a 4.5% increase to $0.230 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 29, 2022. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jun 9, 2020.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Sep 29, 2022Raise$0.220 → $0.230+4.5%
    Jun 29, 2022Raise$0.200 → $0.220+10.0%
    Jun 9, 2020Cut$0.340 → $0.200−41.2%
    Mar 8, 2019Raise$0.325 → $0.340+4.6%
    Jun 8, 2018Raise$0.315 → $0.325+3.2%
    Dec 8, 2017Raise$0.300 → $0.315+5.0%
    Mar 9, 2017Raise$0.275 → $0.300+9.1%
    Sep 8, 2015Raise$0.250 → $0.275+10.0%
    Every LADR payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    LADR ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 30, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →LADR dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is LADR a good dividend stock?

    Mixed. Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 10.10% ($0.92/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

    Is LADR undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, LADR's fair value is about $20.63 versus a $9.11 share price — so it looks undervalued (+127% vs. fair value).

    Is LADR's dividend safe?

    LADR has a dividend-safety grade of C (53/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2020, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is LADR's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for LADR is about $20.63 per share, roughly 127% above the current $9.11 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is LADR a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data LADR screens as "mixed" and undervalued. Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 10.10% ($0.92/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will LADR cut its dividend?

    LADR earns a dividend-safety grade of C (53/100), 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 LADR pay a dividend?

    Yes. Ladder Capital Corp pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.92 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 10.10%.

    What is LADR's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, LADR's forward dividend yield is 10.10%, based on a $0.92 annual dividend and a $9.11 share price.

    What is LADR's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, LADR pays $0.92 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

    What is LADR's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, LADR's payout ratio is 219% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has LADR grown its dividend?

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

    When is the next LADR ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, LADR's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 30, 2026, for $0.23 per share.

    Income Calculator

    At $0.92 / yr per share

    Per payment (quarterly)$23.00
    Annual$92.00
    Monthly avg$7.67

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