Investors eagerly anticipate the dividend payout from Welltower WELL on November 22, 2023. With a payout of $0.61 per share and an annualized dividend yield of 3.00%, this reward is exclusively for shareholders who held the stock before the ex-dividend date on November 13, 2023
Welltower Recent Dividend Payouts
| Ex-Date | Payments per year | Dividend | Yield | Announced | Record | Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-13 | 4 | $0.61 | 3.0% | 2023-10-30 | 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-22 |
| 2023-08-14 | 4 | $0.61 | 3.01% | 2023-07-31 | 2023-08-15 | 2023-08-23 |
| 2023-05-15 | 4 | $0.61 | 3.12% | 2023-05-02 | 2023-05-16 | 2023-05-23 |
| 2023-02-27 | 4 | $0.61 | 3.22% | 2023-02-15 | 2023-02-28 | 2023-03-08 |
| 2022-11-17 | 4 | $0.61 | 3.97% | 2022-11-07 | 2022-11-18 | 2022-11-30 |
| 2022-08-22 | 4 | $0.61 | 2.99% | 2022-08-09 | 2022-08-23 | 2022-08-31 |
| 2022-05-23 | 4 | $0.61 | 2.8% | 2022-05-10 | 2022-05-24 | 2022-05-31 |
| 2022-02-28 | 4 | $0.61 | 3.06% | 2022-02-15 | 2022-03-01 | 2022-03-08 |
| 2021-11-15 | 4 | $0.61 | 2.95% | 2021-11-04 | 2021-11-16 | 2021-11-23 |
| 2021-08-11 | 4 | $0.61 | 2.79% | 2021-07-29 | 2021-08-12 | 2021-08-19 |
| 2021-05-10 | 4 | $0.61 | 3.19% | 2021-04-28 | 2021-05-11 | 2021-05-20 |
| 2021-02-19 | 4 | $0.61 | 3.86% | 2021-02-09 | 2021-02-22 | 2021-02-26 |
Analyzing Welltower Financial Health
Companies that pay out steady cash dividends are attractive to income-seeking investors, and companies that are financially healthy tend to maintain their dividend payout schedule. For this reason, investors can find it insightful to see if a company has been increasing or decreasing their dividend payout schedule and if their earnings are growing.
YoY Growth in Dividend Per Share
As you can see, from 2019 to 2022, investors saw an average decrease in the company's dividend per share, decreasing from $3.48 in 2019 to $2.44 in 2022. This is not favorable for investors as it indicates a decline in the company's dividend payout over the years. Further analysis is recommended to understand the factors contributing to this decrease.
YoY Earnings Growth For Welltower
The earnings chart highlights a decrease in Welltower's earnings per share, declining from $4.13 in 2019 to $3.35 in 2022. This decline in earnings raises a red flag for income-seeking investors, as it suggests a potential decrease in the company's ability to generate cash for dividend payouts. It is essential to closely examine the factors behind this decrease and assess the long-term impact on dividend sustainability.
Recap
This article takes an in-depth look at Welltower's recent dividend payout and its implications for shareholders. The company is currently distributing a dividend of $0.61 per share today, translating to an annualized dividend yield of 3.00%.
With a decrease in dividend per share and earnings per share from 2019 to 2022, Welltower might be experiencing financial strain, raising concerns about the sustainability of their dividend distribution to investors.
To remain updated on any changes in financials or dividend disbursements, investors should closely observe the company's performance in the coming quarters.
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