ELS Dividend History & Analysis | 3.4% Yield

ELS has a dividend yield of 3.4% and paid 2.63 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.42%
Payout Ratio 107.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.14%
Consistency Lifetime 95.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.33%
Payout FCF 122.8%
Streak Years 20
Dividend Rating 71.90%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Residential REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
AIV 609 M 73.06% 133.33%
CTO 685 M 8.51% 13.07%
CRESY 790 M 5.36% 12.84%
CSR 1,199 M 5.12% 5.50%
UDR 13,917 M 4.70% 5.68%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
CRESY 790 M 66.27% 45.2%
AMH 13,020 M 31.61% 97.9%
AIV 609 M 33.67% 9.4%
SUI 15,582 M 24.82% 95.1%
JOE 3,737 M 16.03% 52.0%
ELS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-06-26 2026-06-26 2026-07-10 0.54 -0.6% N/A
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 2026-04-10 Quarterly 0.543 +5.4% 0.87%
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 2026-01-09 Quarterly 0.515 0% 0.84%
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 2025-10-10 Quarterly 0.515 0% 0.87%
2025-06-27 2025-06-27 2025-07-11 Quarterly 0.515 0% 0.83%
2025-03-28 2025-03-28 2025-04-11 Quarterly 0.515 +7.7% 0.78%
2024-12-27 2024-12-27 2025-01-10 Quarterly 0.478 0% 0.72%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-10-11 Quarterly 0.478 0% 0.67%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-12 Quarterly 0.478 0% 0.73%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-04-12 Quarterly 0.478 +6.7% 0.75%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-12 Quarterly 0.448 0% 0.63%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-13 Quarterly 0.448 0% 0.7%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-14 Quarterly 0.448 0% 0.68%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-14 Quarterly 0.448 +9.3% 0.68%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-13 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.64%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-14 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.65%
2022-06-23 2022-06-24 2022-07-08 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.58%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-04-08 Quarterly 0.41 +12.9% 0.56%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-14 Quarterly 0.363 0% 0.42%
2021-09-23 2021-09-24 2021-10-08 Quarterly 0.363 0% 0.44%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-07-09 Quarterly 0.363 0% 0.48%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-04-09 Quarterly 0.363 +5.8% N/A
2020-12-23 2020-12-24 2021-01-08 Quarterly 0.343 0% N/A
2020-09-24 2020-09-25 2020-10-09 Quarterly 0.343 0% N/A
2020-06-25 2020-06-26 2020-07-10 Quarterly 0.343 0% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-04-10 Quarterly 0.343 +12.1% N/A
2019-12-26 2019-12-27 2020-01-10 Quarterly 0.306 -50.1% N/A
2019-09-26 2019-09-27 2019-10-11 Quarterly 0.613 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-12 Quarterly 0.613 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-12 Quarterly 0.613 +11.5% N/A
2018-12-27 2018-12-28 2019-01-11 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-12 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-13 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-30 2018-04-13 Quarterly 0.55 +12.7% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-12 Quarterly 0.488 0% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-13 Quarterly 0.488 0% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-14 Quarterly 0.488 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-14 Quarterly 0.488 +14.8% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.425 0% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-14 Quarterly 0.425 0% N/A
2016-06-22 2016-06-24 2016-07-08 Quarterly 0.425 0% N/A
2016-03-22 2016-03-25 2016-04-08 Quarterly 0.425 +13.3% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2016-01-08 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-10-09 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-07-10 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-04-10 Quarterly 0.375 +15.4% N/A
2014-12-23 2014-12-26 2015-01-09 Quarterly 0.325 0% N/A
2014-09-24 2014-09-26 2014-10-10 Quarterly 0.325 0% N/A
2014-06-25 2014-06-27 2014-07-11 Quarterly 0.325 0% N/A
2014-03-26 2014-03-28 2014-04-11 Quarterly 0.325 0% N/A

ELS Dividend FAQ

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) is a self-managed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) focused on the ownership and operation of lifestyle-oriented properties. Headquartered in Chicago and incorporated in 1992, the company maintains a portfolio of 453 properties across 35 U.S. states and British Columbia, totaling over 173,000 sites.

What is the Dividend Yield of ELS?

As of May 2026, ELS's dividend yield is 3.42%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.63 USD by the current share price of 61.11.

Does ELS pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, ELS paid a dividend of 2.63 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-26 and the payout was 0.54 USD.

How often does ELS pay dividends?

ELS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ELS has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-26.

ELS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ELS for the next payments are between 0.54 (+0.0%) and 0.573 (+6.1%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.62%.

Will ELS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.54 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-26. The next Ex-Dividend date for Equity Lifestyle (ELS) is 2026-06-26.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ELS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Equity Lifestyle (ELS) is 2026-06-26.

What is the Dividend Growth of ELS?

ELS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.14% per year. Strong growth: ELS's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ELS?

ELS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.33%. If you bought ELS's shares at 60.67 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.63 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.33% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ELS?

ELS Payout Consistency is 95.0%. 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: Equity Lifestyle has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ELS have a good Dividend Yield?

ELS's 3.42% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ELS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ELS is 107.6%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of ELS?

ELS's Overall Dividend Rating is 71.90%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ELS Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in ELS's Outstanding Shares?

Equity Lifestyle's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.06% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 86.7%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has ELS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 16, 2019 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 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
1993 51,428,600 0%
1994 85,000,000 +65.28%
1995 99,130,400 +16.62%
1996 98,461,500 -0.67%
1997 98,064,500 -0.4%
1998 104,615,400 +6.68%
1999 102,222,200 -2.29%
2000 84,664,000 -17.18%
2001 84,432,000 -0.27%
2002 86,704,000 +2.69%
2003 88,456,000 +2.02%
2004 91,316,000 +3.23%
2005 92,388,000 +1.17%
2006 93,896,000 +1.63%
2007 96,592,000 +2.87%
2008 98,108,000 +1.57%
2009 139,832,000 +42.53%
2010 122,480,000 -12.41%
2011 172,920,000 +41.18%
2012 181,888,000 +5.19%
2013 182,668,000 +0.43%
2014 183,288,000 +0.34%
2015 168,144,000 -8.26%
2016 170,326,000 +1.3%
2017 176,230,000 +3.47%
2018 179,140,000 +1.65%
2019 181,664,000 +1.41%
2020 192,537,000 +5.99%
2021 183,889,000 -4.49%
2022 195,281,000 +6.2%
2023 195,475,000 +0.1%
2024 199,926,000 +2.28%
2025 200,114,000 +0.09%
2026 200,176,000 +0.03%

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: 2026-05-15 02:39 UTC