Trailing Dividend / Share
$5.17
EastGroup Properties, Inc. (EGP) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.6%
Payout Ratio
1.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
14 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
1.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
14 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.4% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.6%
Trailing DPS$5.17
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout63.6%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak14 years
3Y CAGR7.9%
5Y CAGR13.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.6%
1Y Total Return10.6%
5Y Total Return60.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,02810Y ago$43,25520Y ago$55,636
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (39 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
EastGroup Properties, Inc. distributes 1.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 63.6%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EGP has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.9% and 5-year CAGR of 13.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EGP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.6% dividend yield, 2.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 60.3%, with dividends contributing 17.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $43,255 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$24.56
Avg/Payment$1.2280
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025Latest | $1.5500 | — | 3.31% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $1.5500 | ↑ +10.7% | 3.40% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $1.4000 | — | 3.35% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $1.4000 | — | 3.11% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $1.4000 | — | 3.33% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $1.4000 | ↑ +10.2% | 2.79% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $1.2700 | — | 2.99% | Jul 15, 2024 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $1.2700 | — | 2.84% | Apr 15, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Industrial Logistics Warehouse REITs
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.6%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.1% payout
Streak
14Y
13.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.6%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EGPEastGroup Properties… | $10.5B | 2.6% | 1.1% | 14 | Sustainable |
PLDPrologis, Inc. | $132.4B | 2.6% | 95.7% | 11 | At Risk |
REXRRexford Industrial R… | $8.7B | 0.1% | 3.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
FRFirst Industrial Rea… | $8.4B | 2.3% | 67.3% | 13 | Watch |
2nd STAGSTAG Industrial, Inc… | $7.3B | 3.9% | — | 2 | Unknown |
TRNOTerreno Realty Corpo… | $6.8B | 3.0% | — | 15 | Unknown |
3rd GRP-UNGranite Real Estate … | $3.9B | 3.7% | 57.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
LXPLXP Industrial Trust | $2.9B | 0.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st PLYMPlymouth Industrial … | $979M | 4.4% | 31.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
Annual Dividend History
39 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.90 | 10.5% | 4 | — | — | — | 4.4% |
| 2024 | $5.34 | 6.0% | 4 | $4.66 | 114.6% | 0.87x | 4.0% |
| 2023 | $5.04 | 7.2% | 4 | $4.42 | 114.0% | 0.88x | 3.8% |
| 2022 | $4.70 | 31.3% | 4 | $4.36 | 107.8% | 0.93x | 3.5% |
| 2021 | $3.58 | 16.2% | 4 | $3.90 | 91.8% | 1.09x | 2.7% |
| 2020 | $3.08 | 4.8% | 4 | $2.76 | 111.6% | 0.90x | 2.3% |
| 2019 | $2.94 | 8.1% | 4 | $2.32 | 126.7% | 0.79x | 2.2% |
| 2018 | $2.72 | 7.9% | 4 | $2.49 | 109.2% | 0.92x | 2.1% |
| 2017 | $2.52 | 3.3% | 4 | $2.44 | 103.3% | 0.97x | 1.9% |
| 2016 | $2.44 | 4.3% | 4 | $2.93 | 83.3% | 1.20x | 1.8% |
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How much dividend does EGP pay per share?
EastGroup Properties, Inc. (EGP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $5.17 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.6%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is EGP's next ex-dividend date?
EGP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EGP typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is EGP's dividend safe?
EGP's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.1% and FCF payout ratio of +63.6%. With 14 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is EGP a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, EastGroup Properties, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 14 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +13.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does EGP pay dividends?
EastGroup Properties, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $5.17 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 38+ years from 1987 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in EGP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EGP five years ago would be worth approximately $16,028 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EGP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EGP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.