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Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated

S&P 500

HR/Real Estate · REIT - Healthcare Facilities/NYSE

Dividend Yield

4.76%

$0.96 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$20.31P/E39.9MCap7.1BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

32/ 100Warning

HR's dividend shows several warning signs. Strengths include a 96.5 debt-to-equity & 64.1% gross margin. Areas of concern: 251.5% earnings payout ratio & 258.6% fcf payout ratio. As a REIT, higher payout ratios are normal since they are required to distribute most taxable income.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Debt-to-Equity: 96.5Conservative debt level relative to equity.
  • Gross Margin: 64.1%High gross margin signals strong pricing power.
  • Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.

Risks

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 251.5%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 258.6%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 118.3%Operating cash flow leaves little room for the payout.

Payout & Coverage

Danger
258.6%Danger
118.3%Danger

Balance Sheet

Caution
0.3xDanger
96.5Very Safe

Profitability

Caution
-4.2%Danger
11.5%Caution
64.1%Very Safe

Dividend Track Record

Caution
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
UnstableDanger

About Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated

Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated is a publicly-traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns, manages, acquires, and develops outpatient medical facilities throughout the United States. The company specializes in medical outpatient buildings, primarily located on or adjacent to market-leading hospital campuses, housing essential services such as surgery centers, cancer treatment, imaging, and physician group practices. These properties support healthcare delivery models by fostering strong physician-hospital relationships and providing stable, high-occupancy spaces for healthcare providers. Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated maintains a diversified portfolio across multiple states, focusing on multi-tenant buildings that serve top health systems nationwide. As a self-managed REIT, it integrates property operations with selective growth through acquisitions and developments, emphasizing relationships with leading healthcare organizations. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated plays a key role in the medical real estate sector by delivering specialized infrastructure critical to outpatient care.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

4.76%

Annual Dividend

$0.96

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

251.53%

FCF Payout Ratio

258.57%

52-Week Range

$15.23 - $20.90

Dividend History (2016–2025)

HR annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

HR earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

May 11, 2026

Last Payment Date

May 22, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

-45.68%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

-1.73%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

-0.87%

3-Year Total Growth

-83.97%

5-Year Total Growth

-8.33%

10-Year Total Growth

-8.33%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$2,031.00

Annual Income

$96.00

Quarterly Income

$24.00

Monthly Income

$8.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HR's current dividend yield?
Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated (HR) currently has a dividend yield of 4.76%, based on a stock price of $20.31 and an annual dividend of $0.96.
When is HR's next dividend payment date?
HR's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-11 and the next payment date is 2026-05-22. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does HR pay in dividends per year?
Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated paid $1.10 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has HR been increasing its dividend?
Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -1.73% and a 10-year CAGR of -0.87%.
Is HR's dividend safe?
Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated has a payout ratio of 251.53%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 258.57%. The payout ratio is above 100%, which may indicate the company is paying more in dividends than it earns. This could be unsustainable long-term.
How is HR's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for real estate companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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