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SUNS

Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc.

SUNS

Real Estate · REIT - Mortgage · Stock · quarterly payer

$6.46

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Forward Yield

18.62%

Annual Dividend

$1.20

Payout Ratio

126%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Nov 2, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about SUNS's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (SUNS) has a forward dividend yield of 18.62%, based on an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and a share price of $6.46.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SUNS's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is D (39 out of 100), which rates the dividend as unsafe.
  • SUNS last cut its regular dividend in 2025.
  • SUNS's next ex-dividend date is Nov 2, 2026, with payment on Nov 5, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SUNS pays out 126% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SUNS's 18.62% yield is 137% above its five-year average yield of 7.87%.
  • Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (SUNS) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (SUNS) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 9 payments on record since 2024. Its most recent change was a 42.9% increase to $0.300 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 31, 2025.
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SmarterDividends, "SUNS Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/SUNS

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (SUNS) yields 18.62% ($1.20 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of D (39/100).

Is SUNS a good dividend stock?

Higher risk

Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (SUNS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 18.62% ($1.20/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. Treat the dividend with caution — recent cuts, a stretched payout or a falling price raise the risk.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2025
    • Elevated payout ratio (126%)
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Below-average dividend safety score

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    18.62%
    Payout Ratio
    126%
    Annual Dividend
    $1.20
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    —
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Nov 2, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    1.20
    Market Cap
    $87.3M
    P/E Ratio
    6.7
    5-Yr Total Return
    —
    52-Week Range
    $5.77 – $10.45
    Dividend Safety
    D · 39/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2025)

    SUNS dividend raises and cuts

    Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (SUNS) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 9 payments on record since 2024. Its most recent change was a 42.9% increase to $0.300 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 31, 2025.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Mar 31, 2025Raise$0.210 → $0.300+42.9%
    Every SUNS payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    SUNS ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 2, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →SUNS dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is SUNS a good dividend stock?

    Higher risk. Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (SUNS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 18.62% ($1.20/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. Treat the dividend with caution — recent cuts, a stretched payout or a falling price raise the risk.

    Is SUNS's dividend safe?

    SUNS has a dividend-safety grade of D (39/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2025, debt and yield-versus-history.

    Is SUNS a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data SUNS screens as "higher risk". Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (SUNS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 18.62% ($1.20/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. Treat the dividend with caution — recent cuts, a stretched payout or a falling price raise the risk. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will SUNS cut its dividend?

    SUNS earns a dividend-safety grade of D (39/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2025). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does SUNS pay a dividend?

    Yes. Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.20 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 18.62%.

    What is SUNS's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, SUNS's forward dividend yield is 18.62%, based on a $1.20 annual dividend and a $6.46 share price.

    What is SUNS's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, SUNS pays $1.20 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

    What is SUNS's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, SUNS's payout ratio is 126% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has SUNS grown its dividend?

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

    When is the next SUNS ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for SUNS is Nov 2, 2026.

    Income Calculator

    At $1.20 / yr per share

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

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