RWT Dividend History & Yield
Redwood Trust, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 (in 14 days) | Oct 6, 2026 | $0.18 | $18.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 105 days) | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.18 | $18.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 196 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.18 | $18.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 287 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.18 | $18.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RWT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.72 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much RWT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,667 | $7,367 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,334 | $36,833 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 16,667 | $73,667 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 16.29%. $10,000 in RWT would currently pay about $1,629 a year ($136 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RWT dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Sep 23, 2025 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Jun 23, 2025 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Mar 24, 2025 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.18 | +5.9% |
| Sep 23, 2024 | — | $0.17 | +6.2% |
| Jun 21, 2024 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Mar 20, 2024 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Sep 21, 2023 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Jun 22, 2023 | — | $0.16 | -30.4% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Sep 22, 2022 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Jun 22, 2022 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Mar 23, 2022 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2021 | — | $0.23 | +9.5% |
| Sep 22, 2021 | — | $0.21 | +16.7% |
| Jun 22, 2021 | — | $0.18 | +12.5% |
| Mar 23, 2021 | — | $0.16 | +14.3% |
| Dec 16, 2020 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Sep 21, 2020 | — | $0.14 | +12.0% |
Payout risk check
RWT scores 50/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
3 warning flags raised:
- Yield above 12%, far above market norms
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Redwood Trust, Inc.
Redwood Trust, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty finance company in the United States. It operates through four segments: Sequoia Mortgage Banking, CoreVest Mortgage Banking, Redwood Investments, and Legacy Investments. The Residential Consumer Mortgage Banking segment operates a mortgage loan conduit that acquires residential loans from third-party originators for subsequent sale, securitization, or transfer to its investment portfolio. The CoreVest Mortgage Banking segment operates a platform that originates residential investor loans for subsequent securitization, sale, or transfer into the Redwood Investments portfolio or into joint ventures.
Sector: Real Estate. Industry: REIT - Mortgage. First dividend on our records: Mar 27, 1996. 125 payments tracked.
RWT dividend FAQ
When is RWT's next ex-dividend date?
RWT's next ex-dividend date is Sep 22, 2026 (in 14 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.18 per share, expected on Oct 6, 2026.
How often does RWT pay dividends?
RWT pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.18 per share with an ex-date of Jun 23, 2026.
What is RWT's dividend yield?
RWT's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 16.29%, based on $0.72 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $4.42. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.72 per share, is 16.29%.
How much does RWT pay per share?
RWT pays about $0.18 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.72 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $72.00 a year.
Has RWT grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 3.0% a year (+1.4% over the last year). RWT did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of RWT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 16.29%, you would need about 1,667 shares of RWT (roughly $7,367 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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