Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.69
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (FBRT) Dividend History
Income profile from 2021 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
21.6%
Payout Ratio
1.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
FBRT Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.3% and trend is unknown.
FBRT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield21.6%
Trailing DPS$1.69
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout107.1%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.3%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.4%
Total Shareholder Yield24.0%
1Y Total Return-16.6%
5Y Total Return-17.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)37.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,47110Y ago$8,47120Y ago$8,471
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
FBRT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (6 years of payments)
FBRT Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. distributes 1.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 107.1%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FBRT does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FBRT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 21.6% dividend yield, 2.4% buyback yield, 24.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.3% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is -17.0%, with dividends contributing 37.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $8,471 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
FBRT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 19 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$6.37
Avg/Payment$0.3350
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | — | 13.64% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.2000 | ↓ -43.7% | 14.90% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.3550 | — | 14.16% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.3550 | — | 13.08% | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.3550 | — | 13.28% | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.3550 | — | 11.15% | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.3550 | — | 11.32% | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.3550 | — | 10.87% | Oct 10, 2024 |
FBRT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
21.6%
#2 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.8% payout
Streak
0Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
24.0%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd FBRTFranklin BSP Realty … | $603M | 21.6% | 1.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BXMTBlackstone Mortgage … | $2.9B | 11.0% | 2.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  RCReady Capital Corpor… | $278M | 40.3% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 GPMTGranite Point Mortga… | $69M | 15.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 TRTXTPG RE Finance Trust… | $650M | 13.6% | 1.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ARIApollo Commercial Re… | $1.4B | 9.9% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 KREFKKR Real Estate Fina… | $458M | 14.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  ACREAres Commercial Real… | $246M | 16.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 LADRLadder Capital Corp | $1.3B | 9.4% | 1.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
FBRT Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.40 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.3% |
| 2025 | $1.42 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.64 | 221.9% | 0.45x | 8.3% |
| 2024 | $1.42 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.82 | 173.2% | 0.58x | 8.3% |
| 2023 | $1.42 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.42 | 100.0% | 1.00x | 8.3% |
| 2022 | $1.42 | 398.2% | 4 | $-0.38 | — | — | 8.3% |
| 2021 | $0.28 | — | 1 | $-0.18 | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.90 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.50 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.11 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.76 | — | — | — |
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FBRT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FBRT stock.
How much dividend does FBRT pay per share?
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (FBRT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.69 per share, with a current dividend yield of +21.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is FBRT's next ex-dividend date?
FBRT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FBRT typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is FBRT's dividend safe?
FBRT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.8% and FCF payout ratio of +107.1%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has FBRT increased its dividend?
FBRT has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does FBRT pay dividends?
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.69 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 5+ years from 2021 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FBRT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FBRT five years ago would be worth approximately $8,471 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FBRT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FBRT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +21.6% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.