About Welltower Inc. (WELL) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL), an S&P 500 company based in Toledo, Ohio, is a leader in reshaping healthcare infrastructure. This Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) strategically collaborates with premier operators in seniors housing, post-acute care, and health systems. Their core mission is to finance the vital property assets required to expand innovative care delivery models, thereby enhancing overall public wellness and healthcare experiences. Welltower's portfolio encompasses a variety of properties, including seniors housing, post-acute communities, and outpatient medical facilities, all situated primarily within key, rapidly growing markets across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Is WELL a good dividend investment in 2026?
WELL offers a 1.39% forward yield with a 221% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 42/100 (High Risk). The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0.9% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
WELL DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your WELL portfolio grows to $22.8K vs $22.1K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
WELL dividend growth history & forecast
WELL has grown its dividend by 11.6% over the last year and 0.9% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 1.39%.
Net income grew in the latest year — positive but trend is unconfirmed
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
Dividend sustainability questionable — consider alternative income stocks.
STRAND SCORE
42
/100
Strand Safety Score™ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
🌍 WELL Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold WELL.
Gross yield
1.39%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
1.18%
Real yield (−CPI)
-1.62%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
1.39%
-1.41%
$139 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
1.18%
-1.62%
$118 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
1.11%
-1.69%
$111 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
1.39%
-1.41%
$139 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
1.27%
-1.53%
$127 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
1.39%
-1.41%
$139 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
1.04%
-1.76%
$104 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
1.18%
-1.62%
$118 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
0.97%
-1.83%
$97 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
1.02%
-1.78%
$102 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
0.97%
-1.83%
$97 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 WELL Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
50yr+
Years for dividends to fully repay your WELL investment of $221.12/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$1.3K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$-1169.88
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in WELL for:
Shares needed
9,198
Capital required
$2,033,862
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $3.07/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 WELL Dividend Payment Schedule
WELL pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Ex-div: 2026-08-12.
Jan
Feb
💰
Mar
Apr
May
💰
Jun
Jul
Aug
💰
Sep
Oct
Nov
💰
Dec
10 shares
$6.52 / payment
$26.09 / year after tax
100 shares
$65.24 / payment
$260.95 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$652.38 / payment
$2609.50 / year after tax
📊 WELL vs Real Estate Benchmarks
How WELL compares to typical Real Estate averages.
Benchmark: Real Estate
Dividend Yield▼-3.81% vs sectorBelow avg
WELL
1.39%
avg
5.20%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-3.20% vs sectorBelow avg
WELL
0.90%
avg
4.10%
Payout Ratio▼+143.00% vs sectorBelow avg
WELL
221.00%
avg
78.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for WELL sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ WELL Insider Activity
▲ 4 Buys
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
Insider
Title
Type
Date
Shares
Price
Total Value
McHugh Timothy
officer: Co-President and CFO
G-Gift
2026-09-29
2,150
—
—
McHugh Timothy
officer: Co-President and CFO
A-Award
2026-05-29
11
$173.32
$1.9K
Gundlach Andrew
director
Buy
2026-08-26
2,500
$242.06
$605.1K
Gundlach Andrew
director
Buy
2026-08-26
2,500
$242.06
$605.1K
Gundlach Andrew
director
Buy
2026-08-25
2,500
$239.47
$598.7K
Gundlach Andrew
director
Buy
2026-08-25
2,500
$239.47
$598.7K
LOPEZ DENNIS G
director
A-Award
2026-08-20
73
$237.40
$17.3K
Mitra Shankh
director, officer: CEO
A-Award
2026-05-31
17
$173.32
$2.9K
Mitra Shankh
director, officer: CEO
G-Gift
2026-06-26
3,852
—
—
Mitra Shankh
director, officer: CEO
G-Gift
2026-05-27
162
—
—
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
🎯
Analyst Price Target
Wall Street consensus
Current Price
$221.12
Analyst Target
$258.08
Upside / Downside
+16.7%
Range
$226.00 – $275.00
💡 If WELL reaches the analyst target of $258.08, investors buying today at $221.12 would see an effective yield of 1.19% on shares purchased at target price — vs 1.39% at current price.
Analyst consensus price target via FMP. Not a guarantee of future performance. Past analyst accuracy varies.
Next Earnings Report: 2026-10-26EPS estimate: $0.64
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score
4.37
✅ Safe Zone — low bankruptcy risk
Safe: >3.0 · Grey: 1.81–3.0 · Distress: <1.81
Piotroski F-Score
5/9
⚠️ Moderate fundamentals
Strong: 7–9 · Moderate: 4–6 · Weak: 0–3
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
🟢
Net Insider Sentiment: Bullish4 buys · 0 sells · last 90 days
Net: +$2.41M
Insiders are net buyers — historically a positive signal for dividend sustainability. Last purchase: 2026-08-26
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Geographic Revenue Breakdown
Where WELL earns its money
UNITED STATES73%
UNITED KINGDOM20%
CANADA7%
Revenue breakdown from latest annual report via FMP. Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the WELL dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →
1-year price trend
📊WELL Live Context
Welltower Inc. (WELL) is currently trading at $221.12, 13% below its 52-week high. The current dividend yield is 1.39% based on an annual payout of $3.07 per share.
WELL (Welltower Inc.) — 1.39% Dividend Yield Analysis
Welltower Inc. (WELL) is a real estate stock currently trading at $221.12 with a dividend yield of 1.39%. The company pays an annual dividend of $3.07 per share. The payout ratio of 221% indicates investors should monitor dividend sustainability. Over the past 5 years, WELL has grown its dividend at a compound annual rate of 0.9%.
⚠️ Key Risks
High payout ratio (221%) — dividend cuts are possible if earnings decline.
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