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STWD

Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

STWD

Real Estate · REIT - Mortgage · Stock · quarterly payer

$12.53

Undervalued · +93% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

15.32%

Annual Dividend

$1.92

Payout Ratio

320%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Sep 30, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about STWD's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (STWD) has a forward dividend yield of 15.32%, based on an annual dividend of $1.92 per share and a share price of $12.53.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, STWD's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (70 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • STWD has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • STWD's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 30, 2026, for a dividend of $0.48 per share.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, STWD pays out 320% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • STWD's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, STWD's 15.32% yield is 66% above its five-year average yield of 9.20%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for STWD is $24.22 per share, 93% above the $12.53 share price, so STWD screens as undervalued.
  • Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (STWD) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (STWD) has raised its regular dividend 9 times and cut it 0 times across the 69 payments on record since 2009. Its most recent change was a 29.4% increase to $0.480 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 27, 2014.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "STWD Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/STWD

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (STWD) yields 15.32% ($1.92 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (70/100).

Is STWD a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (STWD) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 15.32% ($1.92/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

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (320%)
  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
15.32%
Payout Ratio
320%
Annual Dividend
$1.92
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 30, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.05
Market Cap
$4.8B
P/E Ratio
20.9
5-Yr Total Return
-50%
52-Week Range
$11.84 – $18.72
Dividend Safety
B · 70/100
Ever Cut?
No

STWD dividend raises and cuts

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (STWD) has raised its regular dividend 9 times and cut it 0 times across the 69 payments on record since 2009. Its most recent change was a 29.4% increase to $0.480 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 27, 2014.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Mar 27, 2014Raise$0.371 → $0.480+29.4%
Jun 26, 2013Raise$0.355 → $0.371+4.5%
Jun 28, 2011Raise$0.339 → $0.355+4.8%
Mar 29, 2011Raise$0.323 → $0.339+5.0%
Dec 29, 2010Raise$0.266 → $0.323+21.2%
Sep 28, 2010Raise$0.202 → $0.266+32.0%
Jun 28, 2010Raise$0.177 → $0.202+13.6%
Mar 29, 2010Raise$0.0806 → $0.177+120.0%
Dec 28, 2009Raise$0.0081 → $0.0806+900.0%
Every STWD payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
STWD ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 30, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →STWD dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is STWD a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (STWD) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 15.32% ($1.92/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 STWD undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, STWD's fair value is about $24.22 versus a $12.53 share price — so it looks undervalued (+93% vs. fair value).

Is STWD's dividend safe?

STWD has a dividend-safety grade of B (70/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is STWD's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for STWD is about $24.22 per share, roughly 93% above the current $12.53 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is STWD a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data STWD screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (STWD) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 15.32% ($1.92/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 STWD cut its dividend?

STWD earns a dividend-safety grade of B (70/100), 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 STWD pay a dividend?

Yes. Starwood Property Trust, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.92 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 15.32%.

What is STWD's dividend yield?

As of Oct 27, 2026, STWD's forward dividend yield is 15.32%, based on a $1.92 annual dividend and a $12.53 share price.

What is STWD's dividend per share?

As of Oct 27, 2026, STWD pays $1.92 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is STWD's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 27, 2026, STWD's payout ratio is 320% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has STWD grown its dividend?

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

When is the next STWD ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 27, 2026, STWD's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 30, 2026, for $0.48 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.92 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$48.00
Annual$192.00
Monthly avg$16.00

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