UDR Dividend History & Analysis | 4.7% Yield

UDR has a dividend yield of 4.7% and paid 2.17 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.70%
Payout Ratio 128.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.30%
Consistency Lifetime 95.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.68%
Payout FCF 96.3%
Streak Years 16
Dividend Rating 57.73%
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

Top Dividend Payers in Multi-Family Residential REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
AIV 609 M 73.06% 133.33%
CTO 685 M 8.51% 13.07%
CRESY 790 M 5.36% 12.84%
CSR 1,199 M 5.12% 5.50%
MAA 15,352 M 4.54% 4.65%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
CRESY 790 M 66.27% 45.2%
AIV 609 M 33.67% 9.4%
JOE 3,737 M 16.03% 52.0%
NXRT 1,505 M 10.08% 100.0%
IRT 3,937 M 8.69% 95.0%
UDR Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-09-15 2026-09-15 2026-09-30 0.145 0% N/A
2026-08-17 2026-08-17 2026-08-31 0.145 -3.3% N/A
2026-07-17 2026-07-17 2026-07-31 0.15 -65.5% N/A
2026-04-15 2026-04-15 2026-04-30 Quarterly 0.435 +1.2% 1.26%
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 2026-02-02 Quarterly 0.43 0% 1.19%
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 2025-10-31 Quarterly 0.43 0% 1.2%
2025-07-10 2025-07-10 2025-07-31 Quarterly 0.43 0% 1.07%
2025-04-10 2025-04-10 2025-04-30 Quarterly 0.43 +1.2% 1.07%
2025-01-10 2025-01-10 2025-01-31 Quarterly 0.425 0% 1.05%
2024-10-10 2024-10-10 2024-10-31 Quarterly 0.425 0% 0.97%
2024-07-10 2024-07-10 2024-07-31 Quarterly 0.425 0% 1.05%
2024-04-09 2024-04-10 2024-04-30 Quarterly 0.425 +1.2% 1.14%
2024-01-09 2024-01-10 2024-01-31 Quarterly 0.42 0% 1.11%
2023-10-06 2023-10-10 2023-10-31 Quarterly 0.42 0% 1.2%
2023-07-07 2023-07-10 2023-07-31 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.98%
2023-04-06 2023-04-10 2023-05-01 Quarterly 0.42 +10.5% 1.04%
2023-01-06 2023-01-09 2023-01-31 Quarterly 0.38 0% 1.02%
2022-10-07 2022-10-11 2022-10-31 Quarterly 0.38 0% 0.97%
2022-07-08 2022-07-11 2022-08-01 Quarterly 0.38 0% 0.84%
2022-04-08 2022-04-11 2022-05-02 Quarterly 0.38 +4.7% 0.64%
2022-01-07 2022-01-10 2022-01-31 Quarterly 0.363 0% 0.62%
2021-10-07 2021-10-11 2021-11-01 Quarterly 0.363 0% 0.67%
2021-07-09 2021-07-12 2021-08-02 Quarterly 0.363 0% 0.71%
2021-04-08 2021-04-09 2021-04-30 Quarterly 0.363 +0.8% N/A
2021-01-08 2021-01-11 2021-02-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2020-10-08 2020-10-12 2020-11-02 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2020-07-09 2020-07-10 2020-07-31 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2020-04-08 2020-04-10 2020-04-30 Quarterly 0.36 +5% N/A
2020-01-09 2020-01-10 2020-01-31 Quarterly 0.343 0% N/A
2019-10-09 2019-10-10 2019-10-31 Quarterly 0.343 0% N/A
2019-07-09 2019-07-10 2019-07-31 Quarterly 0.343 0% N/A
2019-04-08 2019-04-09 2019-04-30 Quarterly 0.343 +6.2% N/A
2019-01-09 2019-01-10 2019-01-31 Quarterly 0.323 0% N/A
2018-10-09 2018-10-10 2018-10-31 Quarterly 0.323 0% N/A
2018-07-09 2018-07-10 2018-07-31 Quarterly 0.323 0% N/A
2018-04-06 2018-04-09 2018-04-30 Quarterly 0.323 +4.2% N/A
2018-01-09 2018-01-10 2018-01-31 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2017-10-06 2017-10-10 2017-10-31 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2017-07-06 2017-07-10 2017-07-31 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2017-04-06 2017-04-10 2017-05-01 Quarterly 0.31 +5.1% N/A
2017-01-06 2017-01-10 2017-01-31 Quarterly 0.295 0% N/A
2016-10-06 2016-10-11 2016-10-31 Quarterly 0.295 0% N/A
2016-07-07 2016-07-11 2016-08-01 Quarterly 0.295 0% N/A
2016-04-07 2016-04-11 2016-05-02 Quarterly 0.295 +6.1% N/A
2016-01-07 2016-01-11 2016-02-01 Quarterly 0.278 0% N/A
2015-10-07 2015-10-12 2015-11-02 Quarterly 0.278 0% N/A
2015-07-08 2015-07-10 2015-07-31 Quarterly 0.278 0% N/A
2015-04-14 2015-04-16 2015-04-30 Quarterly 0.278 +6.9% N/A
2015-01-08 2015-01-12 2015-02-02 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2014-10-08 2014-10-10 2014-10-31 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A

UDR Dividend FAQ

UDR, Inc. (NYSE: UDR) is an S&P 500 constituent and a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on the management, acquisition, and development of multifamily apartment communities across high-demand U.S. markets. Founded in 1972, the company maintains a portfolio of over 60,000 apartment homes, including active development projects.

What is the Dividend Yield of UDR?

As of May 2026, UDR's dividend yield is 4.70%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.17 USD by the current share price of 36.92.

Does UDR pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, UDR paid a dividend of 2.17 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-15 and the payout was 0.145 USD.

How often does UDR pay dividends?

UDR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, UDR has issued 7 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-15.

UDR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for UDR for the next payments are between 0.353 (+143.4%) and 0.405 (+179.3%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.11%.

Will UDR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.145 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for UDR (UDR) is 2026-07-17.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for UDR?

The next Ex-Dividend date for UDR (UDR) is 2026-07-17.

What is the Dividend Growth of UDR?

UDR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.30% per year. Strong growth: UDR's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of UDR?

UDR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.68%. If you bought UDR's shares at 38.11 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.17 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.68% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of UDR?

UDR Payout Consistency is 95.5%. 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: UDR has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does UDR have a good Dividend Yield?

UDR's 4.70% 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 UDR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of UDR is 128.7%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of UDR?

UDR's Overall Dividend Rating is 57.73%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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

What is the Trend in UDR's Outstanding Shares?

UDR's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.2% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 64.4%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has UDR ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 6, 1993 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
1985 8,418,000 0%
1986 10,000,000 +18.79%
1987 16,536,000 +65.36%
1988 16,363,600 -1.04%
1989 21,666,700 +32.41%
1990 22,500,000 +3.85%
1991 33,333,300 +48.15%
1992 35,285,000 +5.86%
1993 42,500,000 +20.45%
1994 51,666,700 +21.57%
1995 55,384,600 +7.2%
1996 86,470,600 +56.13%
1997 88,461,500 +2.3%
1998 107,000,000 +20.96%
1999 103,045,000 -3.7%
2000 101,346,000 -1.65%
2001 103,654,000 +2.28%
2002 108,590,000 +4.76%
2003 127,953,000 +17.83%
2004 137,073,000 +7.13%
2005 133,589,000 -2.54%
2006 134,511,000 +0.69%
2007 131,665,000 -2.12%
2008 147,614,000 +12.11%
2009 156,131,000 +5.77%
2010 182,531,000 +16.91%
2011 221,500,000 +21.35%
2012 249,809,000 +12.78%
2013 249,987,000 +0.07%
2014 256,000,000 +2.41%
2015 266,108,000 +3.95%
2016 271,551,000 +2.05%
2017 269,221,000 -0.86%
2018 270,755,000 +0.57%
2019 294,073,000 +8.61%
2020 294,805,000 +0.25%
2021 315,833,000 +7.13%
2022 326,093,000 +3.25%
2023 328,825,000 +0.84%
2024 331,244,000 +0.74%
2025 332,632,000 +0.42%
2026 330,294,000 -0.7%

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: 2026-05-10 02:16 UTC