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 | NLOP | Net Lease Office Properties | 167.79% | $22.35 | 1 | N/A | N/A | $210M | Real Estate | History → |
| 2 | AIV | Apartment Investment and Management Company | 86.18% | $3.68 | 1 | 76.77% | 95.10% | $609M | Real Estate | History → |
| 3 | MKZR | MacKenzie Realty Capital, Inc. | 77.82% | $2.00 | 0 | N/A | N/A | $7M | Real Estate | History → |
| 4 | SITC | SITE Centers Corp. | 63.81% | $3.50 | 1 | 57.95% | 103.20% | $292M | Real Estate | History → |
| 5 | GIPR | Generation Income Properties, Inc. | 59.70% | $0.16 | 0 | N/A | N/A | $2M | Real Estate | History → |
| 6 | ORC | Orchid Island Capital, Inc. | 20.49% | $1.42 | 0 | -18.28% | 189.30% | $1.07B | Real Estate | History → |
| 7 | SACH | Sachem Capital Corp. | 19.05% | $0.20 | 0 | -16.06% | N/A | $52M | Real Estate | History → |
| 8 | IVR | Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. | 18.86% | $1.52 | 0 | 2.83% | 110.10% | $559M | Real Estate | History → |
| 9 | CHMI | Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation | 17.24% | $0.45 | 0 | -13.12% | N/A | $96M | Real Estate | History → |
| 10 | ARR | ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. | 16.64% | $2.88 | 0 | -13.65% | 119.50% | $2.20B | Real Estate | History → |
| 11 | ELME | Elme Communities | 16.55% | $0.36 | 0 | -14.76% | 152.60% | $192M | Real Estate | History → |
| 12 | SUNS | Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. | 15.95% | $1.20 | 1 | N/A | N/A | $124M | Real Estate | History → |
| 13 | CMTG | Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. | 15.72% | $0.40 | 0 | N/A | N/A | $366M | Real Estate | History → |
| 14 | REFI | Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. | 15.71% | $1.88 | 0 | N/A | N/A | $259M | Real Estate | History → |
| 15 | KREF | KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. | 15.63% | $1.00 | 0 | -10.28% | 214.90% | $386M | Real Estate | History → |
| 16 | LFT | Lument Finance Trust, Inc. | 15.39% | $0.18 | 0 | -9.63% | N/A | $72M | Real Estate | History → |
| 17 | DX | Dynex Capital, Inc. | 15.38% | $2.04 | 1 | 3.59% | 120.70% | $2.06B | Real Estate | History → |
| 18 | ABR | Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. | 15.22% | $1.20 | 0 | 1.58% | 216.50% | $1.53B | Real Estate | History → |
| 19 | RC | Ready Capital Corporation | 14.40% | $0.27 | 0 | -21.60% | 278.50% | $305M | Real Estate | History → |
| 20 | IIPR | Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. | 14.28% | $7.60 | 8 | 11.20% | 193.40% | $1.56B | Real Estate | History → |
| 21 | MFA | MFA Financial, Inc. | 14.13% | $1.44 | 1 | 2.07% | 103.60% | $1.06B | Real Estate | History → |
| 22 | AOMR | Angel Oak Mortgage, Inc. | 14.13% | $1.28 | 0 | N/A | N/A | $212M | Real Estate | History → |
| 23 | GPMT | Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. | 14.08% | $0.20 | 0 | -21.00% | N/A | $82M | Real Estate | History → |
| 24 | FBRT | Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. | 13.95% | $1.27 | 0 | N/A | 197.70% | $740M | Real Estate | History → |
| 25 | SEVN | Seven Hills Realty Trust | 13.55% | $1.12 | 0 | 14.80% | N/A | $130M | Real Estate | History → |
Data as of May 5, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.