UDR Dividend History & Analysis | 4.5% Yield

UDR has a dividend yield of 4.5% and paid 1.72 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.54%
Payout Ratio 4.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.30%
Consistency Lifetime 95.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.09%
Payout FCF 94.8%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 68.99%

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: -8.3%
Total Return 5y: 11.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Multi-Family Residential REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
AIV 817 M 40.2% 89.9%
CTO 586 M 8.60% 15.4%
CRESY 943 M 5.36% 17.5%
CSR 1,139 M 4.99% 5.26%
MAA 15,689 M 4.29% 5.39%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CRESY 943 M 65.2% 45.2%
JOE 3,833 M 16.0% 52.0%
AIV 817 M 21.2% 34.4%
NXRT 1,536 M 10.1% 100%
IRT 4,034 M 8.69% 95.0%

Quality Dividend Peers in Multi-Family Residential REITs

CRESY
Cresud SACIF y
 5.36% Yield
JOE
St Joe
 1.14% Yield

UDR 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
2026-01-12 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% 0.82%
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
2014-07-08 2014-07-10 2014-07-31 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2014-04-07 2014-04-09 2014-04-30 Quarterly 0.26 10.6% N/A
2014-01-08 2014-01-10 2014-01-31 Quarterly 0.235 0% N/A
2013-10-08 2013-10-10 2013-10-31 Quarterly 0.235 0% N/A

UDR Dividend FAQ

UDR, Inc. (NYSE: UDR) is an S&P 500-listed multifamily REIT that owns or holds an interest in roughly 60,500 apartment units across the United States, with about 300 units currently under development (as of 30 Sept 2025). The company’s business model centers on acquiring, redeveloping, and managing residential communities to generate stable cash flows and long-term shareholder value.

What is the Dividend Yield of UDR?

As of February 2026, UDR`s dividend yield is 4.54%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.72 USD by the current share price of 37.55.

Does UDR pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, UDR paid a dividend of 1.72 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-12 and the payout was 0.43 USD.

How often does UDR pay dividends?

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

UDR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for UDR for the next 4 payments are between 0.408 (-5.1%) and 0.43 (+0.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will UDR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.43 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for UDR (UDR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for UDR?

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

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 5.09%. If you bought UDR's shares at 33.78 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.72 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.09% 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 4.54% 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 4.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of UDR?

UDR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.99%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

UDR Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in UDR's Outstanding Shares?

UDR's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 4.18% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Watch carefully: The company is issuing new shares, diluting existing shareholders. Dividend growth may lag earnings growth as payouts are spread across more shares.

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
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 356,873,000 +7.74%

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 04:23