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ELME Dividend History & Analysis | 84.5% Yield

ELME has a dividend yield of 84.5% and paid 2.34 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 84.48%
Payout Ratio 196.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -12.94%
Consistency Lifetime 95.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 13.53%
Payout FCF 73.7%
Streak Years 39
Dividend Rating 51.06%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -80.5%
Total Return 5y: -84%

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 5y
AIV 817 M 47.7% 113%
CTO 610 M 8.22% 16.0%
CRESY 865 M 5.21% 19.5%
BRT 280 M 6.81% 8.81%
UDR 13,813 M 5.75% 6.94%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
CRESY 865 M 65.2% 45.2%
JOE 3,438 M 16.0% 52.0%
AIV 817 M 21.2% 71.2%
NXRT 1,556 M 10.1% 100%
IRT 4,034 M 8.69% 95.0%

Quality Dividend Peers in Multi-Family Residential REITs

CRESY
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 5.21% Yield

ELME Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-08 2025-12-22 14.67 8050% 543.33%
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% N/A
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

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 January 2026, ELME`s dividend yield is 84.48%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.34 USD by the current share price of 2.77.

Does ELME pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, ELME paid a dividend of 2.34 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-08 and the payout was 14.67 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 2026-01-08.

ELME dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ELME for the next 4 payments are between 0.966 (-93.4%) and 1.368 (-90.7%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will ELME pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 14.67 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-08. 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 -12.94% 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 13.5%. If you bought ELME's shares at 17.30 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.34 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 13.5% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ELME?

ELME Payout Consistency is 95.8%. 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 84.48% Dividend Yield is considered as exceptionally high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.

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 51.06%. 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?

Elme Communities's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.17% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has ELME ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 1, 1992 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-07 02:39