NHI Dividend Yield & Safety Analysis

NATIONAL HEALTH INVESTORS INC • Healthcare Facilities • Exchange: NYSE:NHI

Dividend Yield
5.58%
$3.74 Annualized / Share
Distribution Frequency
Quarterly
$0.94 Per Distribution
AFFO Payout Ratio
78.1%
Fortress Coverage
Dividend Safety
72/100
Safe

REITwave Dividend Safety Rating

Solid dividend coverage supported by stable recurring rental cash flows.

Safe (72/100)

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Recent Dividend Payment History

Ex-Dividend Date Payment Date Cash Amount Distribution Type
October 2026 Upcoming Scheduled $0.94 Regular Quarterly Dividend

5-Year Dividend Reinvestment (DRIP) Projection

Hypothetical $10,000 initial investment with 100% automatic dividend reinvestment at current yield:

Time Horizon Accumulated Shares Annual Dividend Income Estimated Portfolio Value
Year 1 157.2 Shares $557.71 $10,857.71
Year 2 165.5 Shares $587.91 $11,771.35
Year 3 173.9 Shares $618.81 $12,743.30
Year 4 182.5 Shares $650.40 $13,776.00
Year 5 191.3 Shares $682.63 $14,871.90

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NATIONAL HEALTH INVESTORS INC (NHI)'s dividend yield?

NATIONAL HEALTH INVESTORS INC (NHI) currently pays an annualized dividend yield of 5.58%, representing an annual cash distribution of approximately $3.74 per share.

Is NHI's dividend safe from being cut?

REITwave assigns NHI an institutional Dividend Safety Score of 72/100 (Safe) with an AFFO payout ratio of 78.1%. Solid dividend coverage supported by stable recurring rental cash flows.

How often does NHI pay dividends?

NATIONAL HEALTH INVESTORS INC pays dividends on a Quarterly distribution schedule, delivering cash directly to brokerage accounts 4 times per year.

When is the next ex-dividend date for NHI?

For NATIONAL HEALTH INVESTORS INC (NHI), ex-dividend dates typically precede the cash pay date by 10 to 14 days. Check REITwave's 30-day cash flow calendar for confirmed declared dates.