FRT Dividend History & Analysis | 4.6% Yield

FRT has a dividend yield of 4.6% and paid 4.46 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.57%
Payout Ratio 2.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.98%
Consistency Lifetime 98.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.61%
Payout FCF 72.1%
Streak Years 42
Dividend Rating 65.75%

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: 1.1%
Total Return 5y: 33.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Retail REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
MERY 1,170 M 9.42% 20.7%
WHA 1,137 M 7.90% 15.4%
ECMPA 1,606 M 7.11% 15.4%
ALX 1,303 M 8.40% 9.91%
LI 10,987 M 5.92% 13.3%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
IVT 2,361 M 37.8% 92.1%
PECO 5,198 M 29.9% 100%
WHA 1,137 M 25.7% 88.3%
MERY 1,170 M 23.5% 92.7%
ECMPA 1,606 M 37.7% 90.5%

FRT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 2026-01-15 Quarterly 1.13 0% 1.14%
2025-10-01 2025-10-01 2025-10-15 Quarterly 1.13 2.7% 1.13%
2025-07-01 2025-07-01 2025-07-15 Quarterly 1.1 0% 1.17%
2025-04-01 2025-04-01 2025-04-15 Quarterly 1.1 0% 1.13%
2025-01-02 2025-01-02 2025-01-15 Quarterly 1.1 0% 0.99%
2024-10-01 2024-10-01 2024-10-15 Quarterly 1.1 0.9% 0.96%
2024-06-21 2024-06-21 2024-07-15 Quarterly 1.09 0% 1.09%
2024-03-12 2024-03-13 2024-04-15 Quarterly 1.09 0% 1.07%
2023-12-29 2024-01-02 2024-01-16 Quarterly 1.09 0% 1.05%
2023-09-21 2023-09-22 2023-10-16 Quarterly 1.09 0.9% 1.14%
2023-06-21 2023-06-22 2023-07-17 Quarterly 1.08 0% 1.16%
2023-03-10 2023-03-13 2023-04-17 Quarterly 1.08 0% 1.07%
2022-12-30 2023-01-03 2023-01-17 Quarterly 1.08 0% 1.07%
2022-09-21 2022-09-22 2022-10-17 Quarterly 1.08 0.9% 1.13%
2022-06-21 2022-06-22 2022-07-15 Quarterly 1.07 0% 1.12%
2022-03-15 2022-03-16 2022-04-15 Quarterly 1.07 0% 0.92%
2021-12-31 2022-01-03 2022-01-18 Quarterly 1.07 0% 0.79%
2021-09-21 2021-09-22 2021-10-15 Quarterly 1.07 0.9% 0.91%
2021-06-21 2021-06-22 2021-07-15 Quarterly 1.06 0% 0.91%
2021-03-15 2021-03-16 2021-04-15 Quarterly 1.06 0% 0.97%
2020-12-31 2021-01-04 2021-01-15 Quarterly 1.06 0% N/A
2020-09-21 2020-09-22 2020-10-15 Quarterly 1.06 1% N/A
2020-06-19 2020-06-22 2020-07-15 Quarterly 1.05 0% N/A
2020-03-13 2020-03-16 2020-04-15 Quarterly 1.05 0% N/A
2019-12-31 2020-01-02 2020-01-15 Quarterly 1.05 0% N/A
2019-09-20 2019-09-23 2019-10-15 Quarterly 1.05 2.9% N/A
2019-06-20 2019-06-21 2019-07-15 Quarterly 1.02 0% N/A
2019-03-13 2019-03-14 2019-04-15 Quarterly 1.02 0% N/A
2018-12-31 2019-01-02 2019-01-15 Quarterly 1.02 0% N/A
2018-09-20 2018-09-21 2018-10-15 Quarterly 1.02 2% N/A
2018-06-21 2018-06-22 2018-07-16 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2018-03-13 2018-03-14 2018-04-16 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2017-12-29 2018-01-02 2018-01-16 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2017-09-21 2017-09-22 2017-10-16 Quarterly 1 2% N/A
2017-06-20 2017-06-22 2017-07-17 Quarterly 0.98 0% N/A
2017-03-10 2017-03-14 2017-04-17 Quarterly 0.98 0% N/A
2016-12-29 2017-01-03 2017-01-17 Quarterly 0.98 0% N/A
2016-09-20 2016-09-22 2016-10-17 Quarterly 0.98 4.3% N/A
2016-06-20 2016-06-22 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2016-03-16 2016-03-18 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2015-12-30 2016-01-04 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2015-09-18 2015-09-22 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.94 8% N/A
2015-06-18 2015-06-22 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.87 0% N/A
2015-03-18 2015-03-20 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.87 0% N/A
2014-12-30 2015-01-02 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.87 0% N/A
2014-09-18 2014-09-22 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.87 11.5% N/A
2014-06-19 2014-06-23 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.78 0% N/A
2014-03-19 2014-03-21 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.78 0% N/A
2013-12-30 2014-01-02 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.78 0% N/A
2013-09-19 2013-09-23 2013-10-15 Quarterly 0.78 0% N/A

FRT Dividend FAQ

Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) is a leading owner, operator, and redeveloper of high-quality, retail-focused properties concentrated in major coastal markets and select underserved regions with strong economic and demographic fundamentals. Founded in 1962, the REIT’s portfolio comprises 103 open-air shopping centers and mixed-use destinations-including Santana Row, Pike & Rose, and Assembly Row-totaling roughly 27.9 million sq ft of commercial space, about 3,600 tenants, and 3,000 residential units. The company emphasizes long-term, sustainable growth by targeting markets where retail demand outpaces supply, and it boasts a record 58-year streak of quarterly dividend increases, the longest in the REIT industry.

What is the Dividend Yield of FRT?

As of February 2026, FRT`s dividend yield is 4.57%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.46 USD by the current share price of 106.11.

Does FRT pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, FRT paid a dividend of 4.46 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-02 and the payout was 1.13 USD.

How often does FRT pay dividends?

FRT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FRT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-02.

FRT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FRT for the next 4 payments are between 1.149 (+1.7%) and 1.166 (+3.2%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will FRT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.13 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Federal Realty (FRT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FRT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Federal Realty (FRT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FRT?

FRT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.98% per year.
Weak growth: FRT's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FRT?

FRT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.61%. If you bought FRT's shares at 79.56 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.46 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.61% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FRT?

FRT Payout Consistency is 98.6%. 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: Federal Realty has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FRT have a good Dividend Yield?

FRT`s 4.57% 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 FRT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FRT is 2.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of FRT?

FRT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.75%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

FRT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in FRT's Outstanding Shares?

Federal Realty's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 2.64% 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 FRT ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Nov 6, 1985 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 11,111,100
1986 11,875,000 +6.88%
1987 13,333,300 +12.28%
1988 14,000,000 +5%
1989 14,000,000
1990 16,250,000 +16.07%
1991 17,500,000 +7.69%
1992 23,333,300 +33.33%
1993 28,125,000 +20.54%
1994 31,428,600 +11.75%
1995 31,578,900 +0.48%
1996 37,200,000 +17.8%
1997 39,629,600 +6.53%
1998 40,000,000 +0.93%
1999 39,444,000 -1.39%
2000 38,822,000 -1.58%
2001 39,702,000 +2.27%
2002 44,271,000 +11.51%
2003 49,163,000 +11.05%
2004 52,190,000 +6.16%
2005 53,135,800 +1.81%
2006 55,000,000 +3.51%
2007 58,531,400 +6.42%
2008 58,841,000 +0.53%
2009 61,089,000 +3.82%
2010 61,471,000 +0.63%
2011 63,411,000 +3.16%
2012 64,692,000 +2.02%
2013 66,113,000 +2.2%
2014 68,368,000 +3.41%
2015 69,771,000 +2.05%
2016 71,785,000 +2.89%
2017 72,598,000 +1.13%
2018 73,796,000 +1.65%
2019 75,305,000 +2.04%
2020 75,404,000 +0.13%
2021 78,556,000 +4.18%
2022 80,966,000 +3.07%
2023 81,617,000 +0.8%
2024 84,692,000 +3.77%
2025 85,978,000 +1.52%

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: 2026-02-06 03:11