Equity Residential (EQR) Yield on Cost (YOC): 3.15%
The yield on cost (YOC) for Equity Residential (EQR) is 3.15%.
EQR Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
3.15%
Yield on Cost for EQR
EQR now pays $2.09 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-21) | $66.00 | 3.17% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-29) | $77.56 | 2.69% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-20) | $66.04 | 3.16% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-24) | $67.54 | 3.09% |
| Buying today(at $66.22) | $66.22 | 3.15% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 3.15% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 2.7% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
3.15%
In 3 years
3.60%
In 5 years
3.93%
In 10 years
4.91%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for Equity Residential (EQR).
Starting Yield
3.16%
Ending YOC
4.70%
Year 15 Dividend
$3.11
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$39.02
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $2.09 | — | 3.16% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $2.15 | +2.69% | 3.24% | $2.15 |
| Year 2 | $2.20 | +2.69% | 3.33% | $4.35 |
| Year 3 | $2.26 | +2.69% | 3.42% | $6.61 |
| Year 4 | $2.32 | +2.69% | 3.51% | $8.94 |
| Year 5 | $2.39 | +2.69% | 3.60% | $11.32 |
| Year 6 | $2.45 | +2.69% | 3.70% | $13.78 |
| Year 7 | $2.52 | +2.69% | 3.80% | $16.29 |
| Year 8 | $2.58 | +2.69% | 3.90% | $18.88 |
| Year 9 | $2.65 | +2.69% | 4.01% | $21.53 |
| Year 10 | $2.73 | +2.69% | 4.12% | $24.26 |
| Year 11 | $2.80 | +2.69% | 4.23% | $27.05 |
| Year 12 | $2.87 | +2.69% | 4.34% | $29.93 |
| Year 13 | $2.95 | +2.69% | 4.46% | $32.88 |
| Year 14 | $3.03 | +2.69% | 4.58% | $35.91 |
| Year 15 | $3.11 | +2.69% | 4.70% | $39.02 |
Equity Residential Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Equity Residential Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Equity Residential (EQR)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for EQR stock is 3.15%.
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