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SBRA

Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.

SBRA

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

$19.34

Undervalued · +56% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

6.20%

Annual Dividend

$1.20

Payout Ratio

480%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Aug 14, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about SBRA's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (SBRA) has a forward dividend yield of 6.20%, based on an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and a share price of $19.34.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SBRA's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (60 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • SBRA last cut its regular dividend in 2020.
  • SBRA's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 14, 2026, for a dividend of $0.30 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SBRA pays out 480% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • SBRA's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SBRA's 6.20% yield is 22% below its five-year average yield of 7.93%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for SBRA is $30.13 per share, 56% above the $19.34 share price, so SBRA screens as undervalued.
  • Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (SBRA) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (SBRA) has raised its regular dividend 9 times and cut it 1 time across the 63 payments on record since 2010. Its most recent change was a 33.3% cut to $0.300 per share, going ex-dividend on May 15, 2020.
Cite this page

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

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (SBRA) yields 6.20% ($1.20 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (60/100).

Is SBRA a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (SBRA) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.20% ($1.20/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • 50% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2020
  • Elevated payout ratio (480%)

Key Data

Dividend Yield
6.20%
Payout Ratio
480%
Annual Dividend
$1.20
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 14, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.62
Market Cap
$4.9B
P/E Ratio
77.4
5-Yr Total Return
50%
52-Week Range
$17.17 – $22.77
Dividend Safety
C · 60/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2020)

SBRA dividend raises and cuts

Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (SBRA) has raised its regular dividend 9 times and cut it 1 time across the 63 payments on record since 2010. Its most recent change was a 33.3% cut to $0.300 per share, going ex-dividend on May 15, 2020.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
May 15, 2020Cut$0.450 → $0.300−33.3%
Feb 14, 2018Raise$0.430 → $0.450+4.7%
May 16, 2017Raise$0.420 → $0.430+2.4%
May 12, 2016Raise$0.410 → $0.420+2.4%
Aug 12, 2015Raise$0.390 → $0.410+5.1%
Nov 12, 2014Raise$0.380 → $0.390+2.6%
May 13, 2014Raise$0.360 → $0.380+5.6%
Feb 12, 2014Raise$0.340 → $0.360+5.9%
Feb 13, 2013Raise$0.330 → $0.340+3.0%
Mar 13, 2012Raise$0.320 → $0.330+3.1%
Every SBRA payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
SBRA ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 14, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →SBRA dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SBRA a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (SBRA) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.20% ($1.20/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is SBRA undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, SBRA's fair value is about $30.13 versus a $19.34 share price — so it looks undervalued (+56% vs. fair value).

Is SBRA's dividend safe?

SBRA has a dividend-safety grade of C (60/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2020, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is SBRA's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for SBRA is about $30.13 per share, roughly 56% above the current $19.34 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is SBRA a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data SBRA screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (SBRA) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.20% ($1.20/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will SBRA cut its dividend?

SBRA earns a dividend-safety grade of C (60/100), 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 SBRA pay a dividend?

Yes. Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.20 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 6.20%.

What is SBRA's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, SBRA's forward dividend yield is 6.20%, based on a $1.20 annual dividend and a $19.34 share price.

What is SBRA's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, SBRA pays $1.20 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is SBRA's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, SBRA's payout ratio is 480% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has SBRA grown its dividend?

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

When is the next SBRA ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, SBRA's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 14, 2026, for $0.30 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.20 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$30.00
Annual$120.00
Monthly avg$10.00

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