Trailing Dividend / Share
$5.35
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE) Dividend History
Income profile from 1997 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
11.7%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
15 years
ARE Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.7% and trend is rising.
ARE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield11.7%
Trailing DPS$5.35
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout66.0%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR-0.3%
5Y CAGR2.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.6%
Total Shareholder Yield14.3%
1Y Total Return-30.3%
5Y Total Return-60.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$3,93710Y ago$9,24520Y ago$12,114
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.
ARE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (30 years of payments)
ARE Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 66.0%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ARE has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -0.3% and 5-year CAGR of 2.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ARE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 11.7% dividend yield, 2.6% buyback yield, 14.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -60.6%, with dividends contributing 13.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,245 today.
ARE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$23.66
Avg/Payment$1.1830
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.7200 | — | 8.79% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.7200 | ↓ -45.5% | 9.56% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $1.3200 | — | 6.34% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $1.3200 | — | 7.24% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $1.3200 | — | 5.66% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $1.3200 | ↑ +1.5% | 5.32% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $1.3000 | — | 4.33% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $1.3000 | ↑ +2.4% | 4.34% | Jul 15, 2024 |
ARE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
11.7%
#3 of 8
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
15Y
2.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
14.3%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd AREAlexandria Real Esta… | $7.9B | 11.7% | — | 15 | Unknown |
 CTRECareTrust REIT, Inc. | $8.8B | 3.2% | — | 2 | Unknown |
2nd  IIPRInnovative Industria… | $1.6B | 13.2% | 1.9% | 9 | Sustainable |
1st  ONCOOnconetix, Inc. | $2M | 27.7% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 BXPBXP, Inc. | $9.5B | 6.8% | 2.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 VNOVornado Realty Trust | $5.9B | 2.3% | 15.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
 HIWHighwoods Properties… | $2.8B | 7.6% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CUZCousins Properties I… | $4.4B | 4.8% | 5.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
ARE Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.72 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $4.68 | -9.8% | 4 | $-8.44 | — | — | 2.7% |
| 2024 | $5.19 | 4.6% | 4 | $1.80 | 288.3% | 0.35x | 3.0% |
| 2023 | $4.96 | 5.1% | 4 | $0.54 | 918.5% | 0.11x | 2.9% |
| 2022 | $4.72 | 5.4% | 4 | $3.18 | 148.4% | 0.67x | 2.8% |
| 2021 | $4.48 | 5.7% | 4 | $3.82 | 117.3% | 0.85x | 2.6% |
| 2020 | $4.24 | 6.0% | 4 | $4.67 | 90.8% | 1.10x | 2.5% |
| 2019 | $4.00 | 7.2% | 4 | $1.59 | 251.6% | 0.40x | 2.3% |
| 2018 | $3.73 | 8.1% | 4 | $5.01 | 74.5% | 1.34x | 2.2% |
| 2017 | $3.45 | 6.8% | 4 | $1.58 | 218.4% | 0.46x | 2.0% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ARE stock.
How much dividend does ARE pay per share?
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $5.35 per share, with a current dividend yield of +11.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ARE's next ex-dividend date?
ARE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ARE typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ARE's dividend safe?
ARE's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +66.0%. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ARE a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.0%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does ARE pay dividends?
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $5.35 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 29+ years from 1997 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ARE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ARE five years ago would be worth approximately $3,937 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ARE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ARE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +11.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.