EQR Dividends
Equity Residential (EQR) pays $2.09 in dividends per share, with a current dividend yield of 3.15%. The company has dividend history for 1 consecutive years.
EQR Dividend Summary
3.15%
$2.09
84.17%
62.53%
Consecutive Years
1
Next Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 29, 2026
Next Payment Date
Jul 10, 2026
EQR Dividends per Share (Nominal History)
View full nominal table listThis step chart displays the nominal dividend payouts over time on their actual payment dates, matching the distribution frequency.
EQR Dividends CAGR Chart
Equity Residential (EQR)
Annual Dividend History
| Year | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $2.10 | — |
| 2025 | $2.75 | N/A |
| 2024 | $2.03 | N/A |
| 2023 | $2.65 | +6.00% |
| 2022 | $2.50 | +3.73% |
| 2021 | $2.41 | +0.00% |
| 2020 | $2.41 | +6.17% |
| 2019 | $2.27 | +5.09% |
| 2018 | $2.16 | +7.20% |
| 2017 | $2.02 | N/A |
| 2016 | $1.51 | N/A |
| 2015 | $2.21 | +10.48% |
| 2014 | $2.00 | +8.11% |
| 2013 | $1.85 | +3.96% |
| 2012 | $1.78 | +12.59% |
| 2011 | $1.58 | +7.48% |
| 2010 | $1.47 | -10.34% |
| 2009 | $1.64 | -15.03% |
| 2008 | $1.93 | +3.21% |
| 2007 | $1.87 | +4.47% |
Quarterly Dividend History
| Quarter | Dividend/Share | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $0.70 | +1.44% |
| Q1 2026 | $1.40 | +2.01% |
| Q3 2025 | $0.69 | — |
| Q2 2025 | $0.69 | — |
| Q1 2025 | $1.37 | — |
| Q3 2024 | $1.35 | — |
| Q1 2024 | $0.68 | +1.89% |
| Q4 2023 | $0.66 | +6.00% |
| Q3 2023 | $0.66 | +6.00% |
| Q2 2023 | $0.66 | +6.00% |
| Q1 2023 | $0.66 | +6.00% |
| Q4 2022 | $0.63 | +3.73% |
| Q3 2022 | $0.63 | +3.73% |
| Q2 2022 | $0.63 | +3.73% |
| Q1 2022 | $0.63 | +3.73% |
| Q4 2021 | $0.60 | +0.00% |
| Q3 2021 | $0.60 | +0.00% |
| Q2 2021 | $0.60 | +0.00% |
| Q1 2021 | $0.60 | +0.00% |
| Q4 2020 | $0.60 | +6.17% |
| Q3 2020 | $0.60 | +6.17% |
| Q2 2020 | $0.60 | +6.17% |
| Q1 2020 | $0.60 | +6.17% |
| Q4 2019 | $0.57 | +5.09% |
Dividend Yield Metrics
- Current Yield
- 3.15%
- Average Yield (TTM)
- 3.15%
- Average Yield (3Y)
- 3.74%
- Forward Yield on Cost (3Y)
- 3.60%
- Forward Yield on Cost (5Y)
- 3.93%
- Forward Yield on Cost (10Y)
- 4.91%
Payout Ratio Analysis
- Payout Ratio (Current)
- 84.17%
- FCF Payout Ratio
- 62.53%
- Payout Ratio (3Y Avg)
- 95.77%
- Payout Ratio (5Y Avg)
- 95.27%
- FCF Payout (3Y Avg)
- 75.24%
- FCF Payout (5Y Avg)
- 77.04%
For REITs, the net-income payout ratio overstates sustainability — large non-cash depreciation depresses net income, so it often reads >100%. The FCF payout ratio above (or FFO/AFFO, the REIT-standard basis) is the more meaningful gauge.
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About Equity Residential
Equity Residential is committed to cultivating vibrant living environments where residents can flourish. This S&P 500 firm specializes in the acquisition, development, and ongoing management of rental properties, strategically located within or near thriving metropolitan areas that attract desirable, long-term tenants. The company's substantial portfolio includes ownership or investment in 305 properties, comprising a total of 78,568 apartment units, situated in key markets such as Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., Seattle, San Francisco, Southern California, and Denver.
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- REIT - Residential
- CEO
- Mark J. Parrell