ESRT Dividend History & Analysis | 1.8% Yield

ESRT has a dividend yield of 1.8% and paid 0.14 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.80%
Payout Ratio 1.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.46%
Consistency Lifetime 90.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.50%
Payout FCF 34.8%
Streak Years 13
Dividend Rating 45.38%

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: -27.8%
Total Return 5y: -28.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NLOP 289 M 51.1% 160%
GOOD 563 M 9.29% 10.9%
OLP 466 M 7.89% 12.2%
PSTL 611 M 7.19% 9.82%
PINE 320 M 7.31% 8.37%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
NLOP 289 M 360% 51.2%
HABA 462 M 36.1% 93.2%
LXP 3,050 M 25.6% 93.8%
EPRT 5,985 M 4.77% 100%
AAT 1,469 M 4.06% 99.0%

ESRT Dividend History: Last 46 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2025-12-31 Quarterly 0.035 0% 0.5%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.035 0% 0.44%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.035 0% 0.41%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.035 0% 0.43%
2024-12-16 2024-12-16 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.035 0% 0.31%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.035 0% 0.33%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.035 0% 0.38%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.035 0% 0.36%
2023-12-15 2023-12-18 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.035 0% 0.36%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.035 0% 0.4%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.035 0% 0.5%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.035 0% 0.48%
2022-12-16 2022-12-19 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.035 0% 0.52%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.035 0% 0.49%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.035 0% 0.52%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.035 0% 0.38%
2021-12-17 2021-12-20 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.035 0% 0.4%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.035 0% 0.35%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.035 -66.7% 0.28%
2020-06-18 2020-06-19 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2020-03-13 2020-03-16 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2019-12-20 2019-12-23 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2018-12-14 2018-12-17 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2016-12-29 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2016-09-15 2016-09-19 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.105 23.5% N/A
2016-03-14 2016-03-16 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2015-03-11 2015-03-13 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2014-12-11 2014-12-15 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.085 6.3% N/A
2013-12-12 2013-12-16 2013-12-30 Other 0.08 0% N/A

ESRT Dividend FAQ

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a New York-city-centric REIT that owns and operates roughly 7.8 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space, and 743 residential units, anchored by the iconic Empire State Building, which has been ranked the #1 NYC attraction by TripAdvisor for four straight years.

What is the Dividend Yield of ESRT?

As of February 2026, ESRT`s dividend yield is 1.80%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.14 USD by the current share price of 6.68.

Does ESRT pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, ESRT paid a dividend of 0.14 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 and the payout was 0.035 USD.

How often does ESRT pay dividends?

ESRT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ESRT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-15.

ESRT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ESRT for the next 4 payments are between 0.012 (-65.7%) and 0.02 (-42.9%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will ESRT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.035 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ESRT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ESRT?

ESRT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.46% per year.
Strong growth: ESRT's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ESRT?

ESRT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.50%. If you bought ESRT's shares at 9.33 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.14 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.50% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ESRT?

ESRT Payout Consistency is 90.5%. 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: Empire State Realty Trust has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ESRT have a good Dividend Yield?

ESRT`s 1.80% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ESRT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ESRT is 1.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ESRT?

ESRT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 45.38%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ESRT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ESRT's Outstanding Shares?

Empire State Realty Trust's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.63% 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 ESRT ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2010 91,655,000
2011 91,655,000
2012 91,655,000
2013 95,611,000 +4.32%
2014 265,779,000 +177.98%
2015 266,048,000 +0.1%
2016 297,046,000 +11.65%
2017 297,898,000 +0.29%
2018 297,492,000 -0.14%
2019 296,852,000 -0.22%
2020 278,471,000 -6.19%
2021 276,349,500 -0.76%
2022 265,370,000 -3.97%
2023 267,003,000 +0.62%
2024 269,019,000 +0.76%
2025 270,357,000 +0.5%

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: 2026-02-03 04:21