WELL raises quarterly dividend 14.86% to $0.85 per share

Welltower Inc. (WELL) has announced a quarterly dividend increase of 14.86%, raising the payout to $0.8500 per share from the previous $0.7400. The new dividend is payable to shareholders of record as of the ex-dividend date of 2026-08-12.

The numbers

This marks the second consecutive year of dividend increases for WELL, following a pattern of payments that included $0.67 per share in May 2025, then $0.74 per share for the subsequent three quarters through May 2026. The new $0.85 payment represents a significant step up. At the current stock price of $230.27, the trailing twelve-month dividend yield stands at 1.33%, with a trailing twelve-month dividend per share of $3.0700. Over the past five years, the dividend has grown at a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%, reflecting a modest but steady increase.

What it means for income investors

For income-focused investors, the new quarterly rate of $0.85 translates to an annualized dividend of $3.40 per share. On a 100-share position, that would equate to $340 in annual dividend income, up from $296 based on the previous quarterly rate. The ex-dividend date of 2026-08-12 is important for investors to note, as those purchasing shares on or after that date will not receive the upcoming payment. For a full dividend history and more details, visit the WELL dividend page.

Reporting based on: DividendSmart market data. Figures verified against market data where available.