EQR Dividend History & Analysis | 4.4% Yield

EQR has a dividend yield of 4.4% and paid 2.78 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.44%
Payout Ratio 142.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.37%
Consistency Lifetime 93.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.43%
Payout FCF 83.2%
Streak Years 1
Dividend Rating 59.39%
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

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
CTO 691 M 8.51% 12.70%
CRESY 754 M 5.36% 14.67%
CSR 1,187 M 5.12% 5.38%
UDR 13,880 M 4.70% 5.61%
IRT 3,929 M 4.13% 6.07%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
CRESY 754 M 66.27% 45.2%
JOE 3,650 M 16.03% 52.0%
NXRT 1,494 M 10.08% 100.0%
IRT 3,929 M 8.69% 95.0%
CPT 10,366 M 6.05% 96.3%
EQR Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 2026-04-10 Quarterly 0.703 +1.4% 1.2%
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 2026-01-16 Quarterly 0.693 0% 1.11%
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 2025-10-10 Quarterly 0.693 0% 1.07%
2025-06-24 2025-06-24 2025-07-11 Quarterly 0.693 0% 1.01%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-17 Quarterly 0.693 +2.7% 0.97%
2025-01-02 2025-01-02 2025-01-17 Quarterly 0.675 0% 0.95%
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 2024-10-11 Quarterly 0.675 0% 0.9%
2024-07-01 2024-07-01 2024-07-12 Quarterly 0.675 0% 0.99%
2024-03-22 2024-03-25 2024-04-12 Quarterly 0.675 +1.8% 1.07%
2023-12-29 2024-01-02 2024-01-12 Quarterly 0.663 0% 1.08%
2023-09-25 2023-09-26 2023-10-13 Quarterly 0.663 0% 1.12%
2023-06-23 2023-06-26 2023-07-14 Quarterly 0.663 0% 1.05%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-04-14 Quarterly 0.663 +6.1% 1.21%
2022-12-30 2023-01-03 2023-01-13 Quarterly 0.625 0% 1.06%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-10-14 Quarterly 0.625 0% 0.92%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-07-08 Quarterly 0.625 0% 0.86%
2022-03-25 2022-03-28 2022-04-08 Quarterly 0.625 +3.6% 0.71%
2021-12-31 2022-01-03 2022-01-14 Quarterly 0.603 0% 0.67%
2021-09-24 2021-09-27 2021-10-08 Quarterly 0.603 0% 0.74%
2021-06-25 2021-06-28 2021-07-09 Quarterly 0.603 0% 0.77%
2021-03-26 2021-03-29 2021-04-09 Quarterly 0.603 0% N/A
2020-12-31 2021-01-04 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.603 0% N/A
2020-09-24 2020-09-25 2020-10-09 Quarterly 0.603 0% N/A
2020-06-19 2020-06-22 2020-07-10 Quarterly 0.603 0% N/A
2020-03-20 2020-03-23 2020-04-13 Quarterly 0.603 +6.2% N/A
2019-12-31 2020-01-02 2020-01-10 Quarterly 0.568 0% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-11 Quarterly 0.568 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-12 Quarterly 0.568 0% N/A
2019-03-22 2019-03-25 2019-04-12 Quarterly 0.568 +5.2% N/A
2018-12-31 2019-01-02 2019-01-11 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2018-09-21 2018-09-24 2018-10-12 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2018-06-22 2018-06-25 2018-07-13 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2018-03-23 2018-03-26 2018-04-13 Quarterly 0.54 +7.1% N/A
2017-12-29 2018-01-02 2018-01-12 Quarterly 0.504 0% N/A
2017-09-22 2017-09-25 2017-10-13 Quarterly 0.504 0% N/A
2017-06-22 2017-06-26 2017-07-14 Quarterly 0.504 0% N/A
2017-03-23 2017-03-27 2017-04-17 Quarterly 0.504 0% N/A
2016-12-22 2016-12-27 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.504 -85.6% N/A
2016-09-22 2016-09-26 2016-10-14 Quarterly 3.504 +595.2% N/A
2016-06-23 2016-06-27 2016-07-08 Quarterly 0.504 0% N/A
2016-03-22 2016-03-24 2016-04-08 Quarterly 0.504 -93.7% N/A
2016-03-01 2016-03-03 2016-03-10 Other 8 +1346.7% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2016-01-08 Quarterly 0.553 0% N/A
2015-09-17 2015-09-21 2015-10-09 Quarterly 0.553 0% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-07-10 Quarterly 0.553 +0.2% N/A
2015-03-19 2015-03-23 2015-04-10 Quarterly 0.552 +10.4% N/A
2014-12-23 2014-12-26 2015-01-09 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2014-09-18 2014-09-22 2014-10-10 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2014-06-19 2014-06-23 2014-07-11 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2014-03-20 2014-03-24 2014-04-11 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A

EQR Dividend FAQ

Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) is an S&P 500 real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on the acquisition, development, and management of high-quality apartment properties. The company maintains a portfolio of 312 rental properties totaling 85,190 units, primarily located in established coastal markets and expanding into high-growth inland metros such as Atlanta, Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and Denver.

What is the Dividend Yield of EQR?

As of May 2026, EQR's dividend yield is 4.44%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.78 USD by the current share price of 65.76.

Does EQR pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, EQR paid a dividend of 2.78 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-30 and the payout was 0.703 USD.

How often does EQR pay dividends?

EQR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, EQR has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-30.

EQR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EQR for the next payments are between 0.457 (-35.0%) and 0.726 (+3.3%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.58%.

Will EQR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.703 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Equity Residential (EQR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EQR?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of EQR?

EQR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.37% per year. Strong growth: EQR's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of EQR?

EQR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.43%. If you bought EQR's shares at 62.77 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.78 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.43% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EQR?

EQR Payout Consistency is 93.3%. 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: Equity Residential has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does EQR have a good Dividend Yield?

EQR's 4.44% 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 EQR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EQR is 142.9%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of EQR?

EQR's Overall Dividend Rating is 59.39%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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

What is the Trend in EQR's Outstanding Shares?

Equity Residential's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.65% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -11.1%). Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has EQR ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 12, 2001 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 28,000,000 0%
1994 57,575,800 +105.63%
1995 68,125,000 +18.32%
1996 86,206,900 +26.54%
1997 147,142,900 +70.69%
1998 193,888,900 +31.77%
1999 242,500,000 +25.07%
2000 262,824,000 +8.38%
2001 268,253,000 +2.07%
2002 273,943,000 +2.12%
2003 272,787,000 -0.42%
2004 280,167,000 +2.71%
2005 286,182,000 +2.15%
2006 290,036,000 +1.35%
2007 272,086,000 -6.19%
2008 270,345,000 -0.64%
2009 273,658,000 +1.23%
2010 282,717,000 +3.31%
2011 295,831,000 +4.64%
2012 327,108,000 +10.57%
2013 375,860,000 +14.9%
2014 378,886,000 +0.81%
2015 381,220,000 +0.62%
2016 381,860,000 +0.17%
2017 383,105,000 +0.33%
2018 384,296,000 +0.31%
2019 387,143,000 +0.74%
2020 385,756,000 -0.36%
2021 389,000,000 +0.84%
2022 377,689,000 -2.91%
2023 390,787,000 +3.47%
2024 391,194,600 +0.1%
2025 388,748,000 -0.63%
2026 385,108,000 -0.94%

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: 2026-05-13 02:36 UTC