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LTC

LTC Properties, Inc.

LTC

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

$42.91

Fairly valued · -14% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

5.31%

Annual Dividend

$2.28

Payout Ratio

81%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Oct 22, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about LTC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 14, 2026, LTC Properties, Inc. (LTC) has a forward dividend yield of 5.31%, based on an annual dividend of $2.28 per share and a share price of $42.91.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, LTC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (90 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • LTC has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • LTC's next ex-dividend date is Oct 22, 2026, with payment on Oct 30, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, LTC pays out 81% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • LTC's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, LTC's 5.31% yield is 17% below its five-year average yield of 6.39%.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for LTC is $36.70 per share, 14% below the $42.91 share price, so LTC screens as fairly valued.
  • LTC Properties, Inc. (LTC) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "LTC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 14, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/LTC

Summary

As of Oct 14, 2026, LTC Properties, Inc. (LTC) yields 5.31% ($2.28 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (90/100).

Is LTC a good dividend stock?

Yes

LTC Properties, Inc. (LTC) pays a monthly dividend yielding 5.31% ($2.28/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
5.31%
Payout Ratio
81%
Annual Dividend
$2.28
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 22, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
monthly
Beta
0.54
Market Cap
$2.3B
P/E Ratio
15.3
5-Yr Total Return
33%
52-Week Range
$33.64 – $43.60
Dividend Safety
A · 90/100
Ever Cut?
No
LTC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 22, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →LTC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LTC a good dividend stock?

Yes. LTC Properties, Inc. (LTC) pays a monthly dividend yielding 5.31% ($2.28/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is LTC undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, LTC's fair value is about $36.70 versus a $42.91 share price — so it looks fairly valued (-14% vs. fair value).

Is LTC's dividend safe?

LTC has a dividend-safety grade of A (90/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is LTC's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for LTC is about $36.70 per share, about 14% below the current $42.91 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is LTC a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data LTC screens as "yes" and fairly valued. LTC Properties, Inc. (LTC) pays a monthly dividend yielding 5.31% ($2.28/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will LTC cut its dividend?

LTC earns a dividend-safety grade of A (90/100), 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 LTC pay a dividend?

Yes. LTC Properties, Inc. pays a monthly dividend of about $2.28 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 5.31%.

What is LTC's dividend yield?

As of Oct 14, 2026, LTC's forward dividend yield is 5.31%, based on a $2.28 annual dividend and a $42.91 share price.

What is LTC's dividend per share?

As of Oct 14, 2026, LTC pays $2.28 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

What is LTC's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 14, 2026, LTC's payout ratio is 81% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

How many years has LTC grown its dividend?

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

When is the next LTC ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 14, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for LTC is Oct 22, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $2.28 / yr per share

Per payment (monthly)$19.00
Annual$228.00
Monthly avg$19.00

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