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ELS Dividend History & Analysis | 3.4% Yield

ELS has a dividend yield of 3.4% and paid 2.06 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.44%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.06
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.14%
Dividend Rating 72.11%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.85%
Payout Ratio 105.6%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.10%

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: -5.9%
Total Return 5y: 11.8%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
AIV 817 M 47.9% 111%
ELME 1,540 M 13.4% 13.5%
CTO 604 M 8.27% 16.2%
CRESY 865 M 5.33% 20.2%
NXRT 1,548 M 6.78% 6.11%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
CRESY 865 M 65.2% 45.2%
AMH 13,486 M 31.6% 97.7%
SUI 15,712 M 24.8% 95.1%
JOE 3,438 M 16.0% 52.0%
INVH 17,005 M 14.5% 98.6%

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AIV
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ELS 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
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% 0.57%
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 30% N/A
2013-12-24 2013-12-27 2014-01-10 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-09-25 2013-09-27 2013-10-11 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A

ELS Dividend FAQ

Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc. (NYSE: ELS) is a self-administered, self-managed REIT headquartered in Chicago that, as of September 30 2025, owned or held interests in 455 single-family rental properties across 35 U.S. states and British Columbia, totaling 173,341 residential sites.

What is the Dividend Yield of ELS?

As of January 2026, ELS`s dividend yield is 3.44%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.06 USD by the current share price of 59.83.

Does ELS pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, ELS paid a dividend of 2.06 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-26 and the payout was 0.515 USD.

How often does ELS pay dividends?

ELS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ELS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-26.

ELS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ELS for the next 4 payments are between 0.334 (-35.1%) and 0.533 (+3.5%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will ELS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.515 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-26. The next Ex-Dividend date for Equity Lifestyle (ELS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ELS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Equity Lifestyle (ELS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

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 3.85%. If you bought ELS's shares at 53.50 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.06 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.85% 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 3.44% 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 105.6%. 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 72.11%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ELS Outstanding Shares Analysis

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

Equity Lifestyle`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.18% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Equity Lifestyle ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2019-10-16 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1993 51,428,600
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 200,126,000 +0.1%

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: 2026-01-05 02:15