REIT Dividend Stocks 2026
REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) are required by law to distribute at least 90% of their taxable income as dividends, making them some of the highest-yielding stocks in the market. This list includes all REITs that currently pay dividends.
REITs provide investors with exposure to real estate — including office buildings, apartments, shopping centers, warehouses, data centers, and more — without the hassle of direct property ownership. Their high distribution requirements mean they typically offer yields well above the market average.
Keep in mind that REIT dividends are generally taxed as ordinary income rather than at the qualified dividend rate, which may affect their after-tax returns in taxable accounts.
| # | Symbol | Company | Yield | Annual Div | Years | Growth 5Y | Payout | Market Cap | Sector | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELME | Elme Communities | 3362.75% | $58.68 | 0 | -14.76% | 152.60% | $154M | Real Estate | History → |
| 2 | AIV | Apartment Investment and Management Company | 254.73% | $4.98 | 1 | 76.77% | 128.70% | $314M | Real Estate | History → |
| 3 | NLOP | Net Lease Office Properties | 194.25% | $19.25 | 1 | N/A | N/A | $210M | Real Estate | History → |
| 4 | MKZR | MacKenzie Realty Capital, Inc. | 148.17% | $2.00 | 0 | N/A | N/A | $7M | Real Estate | History → |
| 5 | SITC | SITE Centers Corp. | 89.55% | $3.00 | 1 | 57.95% | 88.50% | $161M | Real Estate | History → |
| 6 | ARI | Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. | 72.17% | $4.50 | 0 | -7.16% | 562.50% | $820M | Real Estate | History → |
| 7 | CMTG | Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. | 32.00% | $0.40 | 0 | N/A | N/A | $185M | Real Estate | History → |
| 8 | ORC | Orchid Island Capital, Inc. | 26.28% | $1.44 | 0 | -18.28% | 192.00% | $1.00B | Real Estate | History → |
| 9 | IVR | Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. | 25.23% | $1.54 | 0 | 2.83% | 111.60% | $595M | Real Estate | History → |
| 10 | ABR | Arbor Realty Trust | 24.38% | $0.94 | 0 | 1.58% | 166.60% | $783M | Real Estate | History → |
| 11 | GPMT | Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. | 23.35% | $0.20 | 0 | -21.00% | N/A | $82M | Real Estate | History → |
| 12 | REFI | Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. | 23.34% | $2.35 | 0 | N/A | N/A | $259M | Real Estate | History → |
| 13 | SUNS | Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. | 23.04% | $1.50 | 1 | N/A | N/A | $124M | Real Estate | History → |
| 14 | CIM | Chimera Investment Corporation | 21.80% | $2.09 | 1 | -18.83% | 104.00% | $871M | Real Estate | History → |
| 15 | BRSP | BrightSpire Capital, Inc. | 20.78% | $0.80 | 0 | 16.36% | N/A | $517M | Real Estate | History → |
| 16 | ARR | ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. | 20.67% | $2.88 | 0 | -13.65% | 150.00% | $1.74B | Real Estate | History → |
| 17 | BXMT | Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. | 20.41% | $2.35 | 0 | -5.39% | 391.30% | $2.12B | Real Estate | History → |
| 18 | FBRT | Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. | 20.36% | $1.31 | 0 | N/A | 204.70% | $579M | Real Estate | History → |
| 19 | PMT | PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust | 20.21% | $1.60 | 1 | 1.03% | 160.80% | $737M | Real Estate | History → |
| 20 | MITT | TPG Mortgage Investment Trust Inc | 20.17% | $1.16 | 2 | 56.69% | N/A | $247M | Real Estate | History → |
| 21 | ACRE | Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation | 19.30% | $0.75 | 0 | -14.59% | N/A | $265M | Real Estate | History → |
| 22 | CHMI | Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation | 19.05% | $0.50 | 0 | -13.12% | N/A | $108M | Real Estate | History → |
| 23 | NLY | Annaly Capital Management, Inc. | 18.88% | $3.60 | 1 | -5.11% | 129.40% | $15.53B | Real Estate | History → |
| 24 | RWT | Redwood Trust, Inc. | 18.49% | $0.72 | 1 | -0.14% | N/A | $467M | Real Estate | History → |
| 25 | MFA | MFA Financial, Inc. | 18.24% | $1.44 | 1 | 2.07% | 134.50% | $833M | Real Estate | History → |
Data as of October 1, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.