Welltower (FRA:HCW) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.71 (As of Mar. 2026) — 56% Below Median

What is Welltower Dividend Payout Ratio?

Welltower FRA:HCW -0.58% 84 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:HCW with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €155.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 REITs companies, Welltower ranks worse than 69.55% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Welltower's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.71.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Welltower Inc is 1.32, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Welltower's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:HCW' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95 Med: 1.61 Max: 6.03
Current: 1.31

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Welltower was 6.03. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 1.61.

FRA:HCW's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
69.55% of 716 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs FRA:HCW: 1.31

As of today (2026-06-30), the Dividend Yield % of Welltower is 1.28%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Welltower was 9.34%. The lowest was 1.27%. And the median was 3.58%.

Welltower's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.64.

During the past 12 months, Welltower's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Welltower was 11.40% per year. The lowest was -11.20% per year. And the median was 2.20% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Welltower (FRA:HCW) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Welltower Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Welltower Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Welltower's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Welltower Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Welltower Annual Data

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1.72

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FRA:HCW vs VTR, DOC, OHI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, Welltower's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Welltower Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Welltower's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Welltower's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Welltower Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Welltower's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	2.408	/	1.404
	=	1.72

Welltower's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.64	/	0.906
	=	0.71

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.71 mean?

Welltower (FRA:HCW) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.71 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Welltower and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 1.61. Over the past decade, Welltower's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 6.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Welltower ranks #498 out of 716 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.

Is Welltower's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Welltower's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.71 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 1.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 6.03. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Welltower's value of 0.71 is 28.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Welltower ranks #498 out of 716 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Welltower has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Welltower's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to VTR and DOC?

According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Welltower ranks #498 out of 716 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Welltower in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Welltower's value of 0.71 is 28.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Welltower's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 6.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Welltower has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a REITs company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 716 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Welltower's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.71 is 28.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Welltower and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Welltower's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Welltower stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Welltower (FRA:HCW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €155.86, compared to a current price of €198.70 — trading 27.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 28.3% below the REITs industry median of 0.99. Welltower's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Welltower (FRA:HCW), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Welltower (FRA:HCW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Welltower stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €198.70 is trading 27.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €155.86. GuruFocus considers Welltower to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HCW:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.71 (56% below median its 10-year median of 1.61)
GF Value™: €155.86 vs. price of €198.70 (27.5% above fair value)
GF Score™: 84/100 with 11 warning signs
Industry Position: 28.3% below the REITs median (#498 of 716)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HCW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Welltower Business Description

Industry Real Estate REITs

Comparable Companies VTR DOC OHI AHR CTRE HR SBRA NHI MPT DHC XBRU:AED TSX:CSH.UN XBRU:COFB LSE:PHP SGX:C2PU LTC SILA NHP TSX:VITL.UN NZSE:VHP

Other Exchanges WELL:USA WELL:Mexico 0LUS:UK HCW:Germany W1EL34:Brazil

Address 4500 Dorr Street, Toledo, OH, USA, 43615

Website https://www.welltower.com

Welltower owns a diversified healthcare portfolio of 2,800 in-place properties spread across the senior housing, medical office, and skilled nursing/postacute care sectors. The portfolio includes over 900 properties in Canada and the United Kingdom as the company looks for additional investment opportunities in countries with mature healthcare systems that operate similarly to that of the United States.

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