IRM Dividend History & Analysis | 3.5% Yield

IRM has a dividend yield of 3.5% and paid 3.22 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.49%
Payout Ratio 1.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.78%
Consistency Lifetime 90.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 13.31%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 16
Dividend Rating 69.55%

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: -13.7%
Total Return 5y: 281.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Other Specialized REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
MRP 5,149 M 8.87% 12.7%
EPR 4,256 M 6.70% 14.2%
GLPI 13,115 M 6.70% 10.3%
OUT 4,087 M 6.45% 9.03%
LAMR 13,396 M 5.35% 9.81%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
OUT 4,087 M 56.5% 76.4%
SAFE 1,050 M 33.9% 53.3%
EPR 4,256 M 23.8% 94.9%
FPI 481 M 21.8% 87.4%
LAMR 13,396 M 12.7% 61.8%

IRM 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
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2026-01-06 Quarterly 0.864 10.1% 1.04%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-10-03 Quarterly 0.785 0% 0.82%
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-07-03 Quarterly 0.785 0% 0.77%
2025-03-17 2025-03-17 2025-04-04 Quarterly 0.785 9.8% 0.91%
2024-12-16 2024-12-16 2025-01-07 Quarterly 0.715 0% 0.64%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-10-03 Quarterly 0.715 10% 0.61%
2024-06-17 2024-06-17 2024-07-05 Quarterly 0.65 -17.2% 0.75%
2024-03-17 2024-03-17 2025-04-04 Quarterly 0.785 20.8% N/A
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-04 Quarterly 0.65 0% 0.82%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2024-01-04 Quarterly 0.65 0% 0.95%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-10-05 Quarterly 0.65 5% 1.03%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-07-06 Quarterly 0.619 0% 1.1%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-04-05 Quarterly 0.619 0% 1.18%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2023-01-05 Quarterly 0.619 0% 1.12%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-10-04 Quarterly 0.619 0% 1.15%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-07-06 Quarterly 0.619 0% 1.29%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-04-06 Quarterly 0.619 0% 1.25%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2022-01-06 Quarterly 0.619 0% 1.26%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-10-06 Quarterly 0.619 0% 1.32%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-07-06 Quarterly 0.619 0% 1.35%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-04-06 Quarterly 0.619 0% 1.7%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2021-01-06 Quarterly 0.619 0% N/A
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-10-02 Quarterly 0.619 0% N/A
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-07-02 Quarterly 0.619 0% N/A
2020-03-13 2020-03-16 2020-04-06 Quarterly 0.619 0% N/A
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2020-01-02 Quarterly 0.619 1.3% N/A
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-10-02 Quarterly 0.611 0% N/A
2019-06-14 2019-06-17 2019-07-02 Quarterly 0.611 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-02 Quarterly 0.611 0% N/A
2018-12-14 2018-12-17 2019-01-03 Quarterly 0.611 3.9% N/A
2018-09-14 2018-09-17 2018-10-02 Quarterly 0.588 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-02 Quarterly 0.588 0% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.588 0% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2018-01-02 Quarterly 0.588 6.9% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-03 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.55 13.4% N/A
2016-09-08 2016-09-12 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.485 0% N/A
2016-06-02 2016-06-06 2016-06-24 Quarterly 0.485 0% N/A
2016-03-03 2016-03-07 2016-03-21 Quarterly 0.485 0% N/A
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.485 2.1% N/A
2015-09-09 2015-09-11 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2015-06-10 2015-06-12 2015-06-26 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2015-03-04 2015-03-06 2015-03-20 Other 0.475 0% N/A
2014-12-03 2014-12-05 2014-12-22 Quarterly 0.475 86.3% N/A
2014-11-25 2014-11-28 2014-12-15 Other 0.255 -64.8% N/A
2014-09-26 2014-09-30 2014-11-04 Other 0.7239 52.4% N/A
2014-09-23 2014-09-25 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.475 75.9% N/A
2014-06-23 2014-06-25 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A

IRM Dividend FAQ

Iron Mountain Inc. (NYSE: IRM) provides information-management services to over 240,000 customers across 61 countries, covering roughly 95 % of the Fortune 1000. Its portfolio spans physical and digital records storage, data-center colocation, secure shredding, and asset-lifecycle solutions, all built on a foundation of safety, security, sustainability, and ongoing innovation.

What is the Dividend Yield of IRM?

As of January 2026, IRM`s dividend yield is 3.49%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.22 USD by the current share price of 92.35.

Does IRM pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, IRM paid a dividend of 3.22 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 and the payout was 0.864 USD.

How often does IRM pay dividends?

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

IRM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for IRM for the next 4 payments are between 0.658 (-23.8%) and 0.885 (+2.4%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will IRM pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.864 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Iron Mountain (IRM) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for IRM?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Iron Mountain (IRM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of IRM?

IRM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.78% per year.
Strong growth: IRM's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of IRM?

IRM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 13.3%. If you bought IRM's shares at 24.19 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.22 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 13.3% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of IRM?

IRM 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: Iron Mountain has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does IRM have a good Dividend Yield?

IRM`s 3.49% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of IRM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of IRM is 1.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of IRM?

IRM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.55%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

IRM Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in IRM's Outstanding Shares?

Iron Mountain's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.5% 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 IRM ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 26, 2014 with a ratio of 1082:1000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.08 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
1996 56,900,000
1997 91,728,400 +61.21%
1998 59,621,000 -35%
1999 161,807,600 +171.39%
2000 187,066,100 +15.61%
2001 189,837,000 +1.48%
2002 191,468,300 +0.86%
2003 192,836,300 +0.71%
2004 194,971,500 +1.11%
2005 197,521,500 +1.31%
2006 199,230,000 +0.86%
2007 200,871,000 +0.82%
2008 202,066,000 +0.59%
2009 203,581,000 +0.75%
2010 200,228,000 -1.65%
2011 171,320,000 -14.44%
2012 181,967,000 +6.21%
2013 191,879,000 +5.45%
2014 210,237,000 +9.57%
2015 211,526,000 +0.61%
2016 263,855,000 +24.74%
2017 285,259,000 +8.11%
2018 286,528,000 +0.44%
2019 288,082,000 +0.54%
2020 289,161,000 +0.37%
2021 291,811,000 +0.92%
2022 292,892,000 +0.37%
2023 295,014,000 +0.72%
2024 296,234,000 +0.41%
2025 297,981,000 +0.59%

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: 2026-01-16 02:39