SUI Dividend History & Analysis | 6.6% Yield

SUI has a dividend yield of 6.6% and paid 8.06 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.57%
Payout Ratio 74.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 24.82%
Consistency Lifetime 95.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.40%
Payout FCF 169.1%
Streak Years 33
Dividend Rating 89.34%

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: 4%
Total Return 5y: -1.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Residential REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
AIV 817 M 46.9% 94.5%
CTO 584 M 8.60% 15.7%
CRESY 881 M 5.36% 18.3%
UMH 1,338 M 5.48% 9.35%
MAA 16,299 M 5.30% 5.41%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CRESY 881 M 65.2% 45.2%
AMH 13,515 M 31.6% 97.7%
JOE 3,700 M 16.0% 52.0%
INVH 16,411 M 14.5% 98.6%
AIV 817 M 21.2% 79.2%

SUI 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
2025-12-31 2025-12-31 2026-02-02 Quarterly 1.04 0% 0.83%
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-10-15 Quarterly 1.04 0% 0.81%
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-15 Quarterly 1.04 -74% 0.83%
2025-05-14 2025-05-14 2025-05-22 Other 4 325.5% 3.38%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-15 Quarterly 0.94 0% 0.73%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-15 Quarterly 0.94 0% 0.77%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-15 Quarterly 0.94 0% 0.7%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-15 Quarterly 0.94 0% 0.78%
2024-03-27 2024-03-29 2024-04-15 Quarterly 0.94 1.1% 0.75%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-16 Quarterly 0.93 0% 0.69%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-16 Quarterly 0.93 0% 0.79%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-17 Quarterly 0.93 0% 0.73%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-17 Quarterly 0.93 5.7% 0.67%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-17 Quarterly 0.88 0% 0.62%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-14 Quarterly 0.88 0% 0.64%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.88 0% 0.55%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-15 Quarterly 0.88 6% 0.49%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-18 Quarterly 0.83 0% 0.4%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.83 0% 0.44%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.83 0% 0.48%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.83 5.1% 0.56%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.79 5.3% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.75 5.6% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.71 0% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.71 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-16 Quarterly 0.71 0% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-04-16 Quarterly 0.71 6% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-16 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-16 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-17 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-17 Quarterly 0.67 3.1% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-31 2017-01-20 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-17 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-16 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-17 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-17 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-16 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2014-09-26 2014-09-30 2014-10-17 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-06-30 2014-07-18 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-31 2014-04-17 Quarterly 0.65 3.2% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-17 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A

SUI Dividend FAQ

Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE:SUI) is a fully integrated REIT that was founded in 1975 and went public in December 1993. By the end of Q3 2025 the company owned, operated, or held interests in 501 manufactured-home (MH), recreational-vehicle (RV), and United-Kingdom (UK) communities, representing roughly 174,680 developed sites across the United States, Canada, and the U.K.

What is the Dividend Yield of SUI?

As of January 2026, SUI`s dividend yield is 6.57%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 8.06 USD by the current share price of 123.97.

Does SUI pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, SUI paid a dividend of 8.06 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-31 and the payout was 1.04 USD.

How often does SUI pay dividends?

SUI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SUI has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-31.

SUI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SUI for the next 4 payments are between 0.89 (-14.4%) and 1.02 (-1.9%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will SUI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.04 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for Sun Communities (SUI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SUI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Sun Communities (SUI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SUI?

SUI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 24.8% per year.
Strong growth: SUI's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SUI?

SUI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.40%. If you bought SUI's shares at 125.86 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (8.06 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.40% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SUI?

SUI Payout Consistency is 95.1%. 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: Sun Communities has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SUI have a good Dividend Yield?

SUI`s 6.57% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SUI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SUI is 74.1%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of SUI?

SUI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 89.34%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SUI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SUI's Outstanding Shares?

Sun Communities's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.04% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has SUI ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 10, 2006 with a ratio of 5:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 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
1993 5,326,000
1994 8,800,000 +65.23%
1995 10,000,000 +13.64%
1996 15,555,600 +55.56%
1997 16,590,900 +6.66%
1998 16,904,800 +1.89%
1999 17,286,000 +2.25%
2000 17,365,000 +0.46%
2001 17,322,000 -0.25%
2002 17,789,000 +2.7%
2003 18,702,000 +5.13%
2004 17,848,000 -4.57%
2005 17,534,000 -1.76%
2006 17,841,000 +1.75%
2007 18,077,000 +1.32%
2008 18,511,000 +2.4%
2009 19,031,000 +2.81%
2010 19,323,000 +1.53%
2011 25,587,000 +32.42%
2012 29,444,000 +15.07%
2013 36,152,000 +22.78%
2014 47,499,000 +31.39%
2015 57,639,000 +21.35%
2016 72,685,000 +26.1%
2017 79,107,000 +8.84%
2018 85,982,000 +8.69%
2019 91,893,000 +6.87%
2020 104,744,000 +13.98%
2021 115,700,000 +10.46%
2022 125,800,000 +8.73%
2023 123,500,000 -1.83%
2024 129,700,000 +5.02%
2025 123,608,100 -4.7%

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: 2026-01-27 02:41