Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.72
Elme Communities (ELME) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
34.1%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
ELME Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.5% and trend is falling.
ELME Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield34.1%
Trailing DPS$0.72
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M3
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout103.3%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-7.4%
5Y CAGR-14.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.5%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield34.1%
1Y Total Return8.1%
5Y Total Return-15.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)75.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,47310Y ago$8,83520Y ago$10,667
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.
ELME Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
ELME Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Elme Communities has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 103.3%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ELME does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -7.4% and 5-year CAGR of -14.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ELME returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 34.1% dividend yield, 34.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.5% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -15.3%, with dividends contributing 75.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $8,835 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
ELME Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$18.27
Avg/Payment$0.9135
Latest Change+8050.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026Latest | $14.6700 | ↑ +8050.0% | 549.10% | — |
| Sep 17, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 4.30% | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 4.51% | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 4.22% | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.1800 | — | 4.84% | Jan 6, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | $0.1800 | — | 4.02% | Oct 3, 2024 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | $0.1800 | — | 4.78% | Jul 3, 2024 |
| Mar 19, 2024 | $0.1800 | — | 5.55% | Apr 3, 2024 |
ELME Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
34.1%
#1 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
-14.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
34.1%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st ELMEElme Communities | $188M | 34.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 UDRUDR, Inc. | $12.0B | 4.6% | 1.5% | 15 | Sustainable |
 NHINational Health Inve… | $3.6B | 4.8% | 1.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
 IRTIndependence Realty … | $3.9B | 4.0% | 2.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  NXRTNexPoint Residential… | $756M | 7.1% | — | 12 | Unknown |
2nd  BRTBRT Apartments Corp. | $277M | 7.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 EQREquity Residential | $24.7B | 4.1% | 93.4% | 8 | At Risk |
 AVBAvalonBay Communitie… | $25.8B | 3.8% | 94.3% | 3 | At Risk |
 ESSEssex Property Trust… | $17.2B | 3.8% | 97.3% | 11 | At Risk |
ELME Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $14.67 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 69.0% |
| 2025 | $0.54 | -25.0% | 3 | $-1.75 | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2024 | $0.72 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.15 | — | — | 3.4% |
| 2023 | $0.72 | 5.9% | 4 | $-0.61 | — | — | 3.4% |
| 2022 | $0.68 | -27.7% | 4 | $-0.69 | — | — | 3.2% |
| 2021 | $0.94 | -21.7% | 4 | $-0.26 | — | — | 4.4% |
| 2020 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.64 | — | — | 5.6% |
| 2019 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.55 | 218.2% | 0.46x | 5.6% |
| 2018 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.32 | 375.0% | 0.27x | 5.6% |
| 2017 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.25 | 480.0% | 0.21x | 5.6% |
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Start ComparisonELME — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ELME stock.
How much dividend does ELME pay per share?
Elme Communities (ELME) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.72 per share, with a current dividend yield of +34.1%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ELME's next ex-dividend date?
ELME's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ELME typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ELME's dividend safe?
ELME's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +103.3%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has ELME increased its dividend?
ELME has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -14.8%.
How often does ELME pay dividends?
Elme Communities pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.72 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ELME grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ELME five years ago would be worth approximately $8,473 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ELME's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ELME's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +34.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.