Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.24
American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.8%
Payout Ratio
1.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
AMH Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.1% and trend is rising.
AMH Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.8%
Trailing DPS$1.24
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout52.1%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR18.6%
5Y CAGR43.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.4%
Total Shareholder Yield5.2%
1Y Total Return-13.1%
5Y Total Return0.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,04410Y ago$22,18620Y ago$24,654
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
AMH Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
AMH Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
American Homes 4 Rent distributes 1.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 52.1%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AMH has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 18.6% and 5-year CAGR of 43.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AMH returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.8% dividend yield, 1.4% buyback yield, 5.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 0.4%, with dividends contributing 12.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,186 today.
AMH Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.47
Avg/Payment$0.2235
Latest Change+10.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.3300 | ↑ +10.0% | 4.34% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 3.82% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 3.47% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 3.08% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.3000 | ↑ +15.4% | 3.05% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.2600 | — | 2.78% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.2600 | — | 2.43% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.2600 | — | 2.71% | Jun 28, 2024 |
AMH Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.8%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.0% payout
Streak
5Y
43.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.2%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMHAmerican Homes 4 Ren… | $11.8B | 3.8% | 1.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
 INVHInvitation Homes Inc… | $17.2B | 4.0% | 1.2% | 9 | Sustainable |
3rd  EQREquity Residential | $24.8B | 4.1% | 93.4% | 8 | At Risk |
 AVBAvalonBay Communitie… | $25.9B | 3.7% | 94.3% | 3 | At Risk |
1st  MAAMid-America Apartmen… | $15.2B | 4.6% | 1.6% | 14 | Sustainable |
 CPTCamden Property Trus… | $11.0B | 4.1% | 1.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  UDRUDR, Inc. | $12.1B | 4.6% | 1.5% | 15 | Sustainable |
 DHID.R. Horton, Inc. | $43.2B | 1.1% | 13.8% | 11 | Sustainable |
 LENLennar Corporation | $19.5B | 2.2% | 25.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
AMH Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.33 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $1.20 | 15.4% | 4 | $1.18 | 101.7% | 0.98x | 4.1% |
| 2024 | $1.04 | 18.2% | 4 | $1.08 | 96.3% | 1.04x | 3.6% |
| 2023 | $0.88 | 22.2% | 4 | $1.01 | 87.1% | 1.15x | 3.0% |
| 2022 | $0.72 | 80.0% | 4 | $0.71 | 101.4% | 0.99x | 2.5% |
| 2021 | $0.40 | 100.0% | 4 | $0.41 | 97.6% | 1.02x | 1.4% |
| 2020 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.28 | 71.4% | 1.40x | 0.7% |
| 2019 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.29 | 69.0% | 1.45x | 0.7% |
| 2018 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.08 | 251.3% | 0.40x | 0.7% |
| 2017 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.08 | — | — | 0.7% |
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Start ComparisonAMH — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AMH stock.
How much dividend does AMH pay per share?
American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.24 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is AMH's next ex-dividend date?
AMH's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AMH typically pays dividends Annual.
Is AMH's dividend safe?
AMH's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.0% and FCF payout ratio of +52.1%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is AMH a Dividend Payer?
Yes, American Homes 4 Rent is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +43.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does AMH pay dividends?
American Homes 4 Rent pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.24 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AMH grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AMH five years ago would be worth approximately $10,044 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AMH's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AMH's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.