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ELME Dividend History & Analysis | 4.3% Yield

ELME has a dividend yield of 4.3% and paid 0.72 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.28%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.72
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -11.99%
Overall Dividend Rating 26.82%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.81%
Payout Ratio 196.7%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 4.27%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 3.4% (S&P 500: 13.9%)
Total Return 5y: -11% (S&P 500: 98.8%)

Top Dividend Payers in Multi-Family Residential REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
AIV 752 M 49.9% 104%
CTO 550 M 8.73% 16.3%
CRESY 727 M 5.30% 20.2%
NXRT 1,579 M 6.51% 5.57%
UDR 12,661 M 4.97% 5.15%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
CRESY 727 M 156% 45.4%
AIV 752 M 99.6% 11.5%
JOE 3,167 M 65.1% 52.9%
NXRT 1,579 M 10.3% 100%
MAA 15,461 M 10.1% 98.3%

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CRESY
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MAA
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 4.64% Yield
AIV
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 49.91% Yield
CPT
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 4.11% Yield
IRT
Independence
 4.01% Yield

ELME Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-17 2025-09-17 2025-10-03 Quarterly 0.18 0% 1.07%
2025-06-17 2025-06-17 2025-07-03 Quarterly 0.18 0% 1.13%
2025-03-19 2025-03-19 2025-04-03 Quarterly 0.18 0% 1.06%
2024-12-19 2024-12-19 2025-01-06 Quarterly 0.18 0% 1.19%
2024-09-19 2024-09-19 2024-10-03 Quarterly 0.18 0% 1%
2024-06-20 2024-06-20 2024-07-03 Quarterly 0.18 0% 1.2%
2024-03-19 2024-03-20 2024-04-03 Quarterly 0.18 0% 1.37%
2023-12-20 2023-12-21 2024-01-04 Quarterly 0.18 0% 1.23%
2023-09-19 2023-09-20 2023-10-04 Quarterly 0.18 0% 1.23%
2023-06-21 2023-06-22 2023-07-06 Quarterly 0.18 0% 1.17%
2023-03-21 2023-03-22 2023-04-05 Quarterly 0.18 5.9% 1.02%
2022-12-21 2022-12-22 2023-01-05 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.96%
2022-09-20 2022-09-21 2022-10-05 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.86%
2022-06-21 2022-06-22 2022-07-06 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.78%
2022-03-22 2022-03-23 2022-04-05 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.68%
2021-12-21 2021-12-22 2022-01-05 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.67%
2021-09-21 2021-09-22 2021-10-05 Quarterly 0.17 -43.3% 0.68%
2021-06-22 2021-06-23 2021-07-06 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.33%
2021-03-19 2021-03-22 2021-04-05 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.25%
2020-12-22 2020-12-23 2021-01-06 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.38%
2020-09-18 2020-09-21 2020-10-05 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2020-06-19 2020-06-22 2020-07-06 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2020-03-16 2020-03-17 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2019-12-20 2019-12-23 2020-01-06 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-12-19 2018-12-20 2019-01-04 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-12-19 2017-12-20 2018-01-05 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-12-19 2016-12-21 2017-01-06 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2015-12-18 2015-12-22 2016-01-05 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2015-03-12 2015-03-16 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2014-12-11 2014-12-15 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2014-06-12 2014-06-16 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2013-12-12 2013-12-16 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2013-09-12 2013-09-16 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2013-06-12 2013-06-14 2013-06-28 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A

ELME Dividend FAQ

Elme Communities (NYSE: ELME) is a multifamily REIT focused on the mid-income renter segment, operating roughly 9,400 apartment units across the Washington, DC and Atlanta metros, plus about 300,000 sq ft of commercial space. The company emphasizes higher-quality assets, superior service, and an enhanced living experience for tenants.

What is the Dividend Yield of ELME?

As of November 2025, ELME`s dividend yield is 4.28%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.72 USD by the current share price of 16.81.

Does ELME pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, ELME paid a dividend of 0.72 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-17 and the payout was 0.18 USD.

How often does ELME pay dividends?

ELME pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ELME has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-17.

Will ELME pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.18 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Elme Communities (ELME) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ELME?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Elme Communities (ELME) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ELME?

ELME's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -11.99% per year.
Negative growth: ELME's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of ELME?

ELME's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.81%. If you bought ELME's shares at 18.89 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.72 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.81% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ELME?

ELME Payout Consistency is 96.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Elme Communities has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ELME have a good Dividend Yield?

ELME`s 4.28% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ELME?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ELME is 196.7%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of ELME?

ELME`s Overall Dividend Rating is 26.82%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ELME Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ELME`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Elme Communities`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.17% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Elme Communities ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1992-06-01 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 20,000,000
1986 20,833,300 +4.17%
1987 13,766,000 -33.92%
1988 20,666,700 +50.13%
1989 23,750,000 +14.92%
1990 22,777,800 -4.09%
1991 25,789,500 +13.22%
1992 29,000,000 +12.45%
1993 27,619,000 -4.76%
1994 28,181,800 +2.04%
1995 31,818,200 +12.9%
1996 31,818,200
1997 35,365,900 +11.15%
1998 35,652,200 +0.81%
1999 35,763,000 +0.31%
2000 36,164,000 +1.12%
2001 39,186,000 +8.36%
2002 39,358,000 +0.44%
2003 41,820,000 +6.26%
2004 42,015,000 +0.47%
2005 42,197,000 +0.43%
2006 45,153,000 +7.01%
2007 46,623,000 +3.26%
2008 52,915,000 +13.5%
2009 59,833,000 +13.07%
2010 65,907,000 +10.15%
2011 66,328,000 +0.64%
2012 66,416,000 +0.13%
2013 66,591,000 +0.26%
2014 67,065,000 +0.71%
2015 68,371,000 +1.95%
2016 74,779,000 +9.37%
2017 78,478,000 +4.95%
2018 79,760,000 +1.63%
2019 81,313,000 +1.95%
2020 82,962,000 +2.03%
2021 84,804,000 +2.22%
2022 87,491,000 +3.17%
2023 87,788,000 +0.34%
2024 87,920,000 +0.15%
2025 88,089,000 +0.19%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-24 02:30