Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.02
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) Dividend History
Income profile from 1993 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.2%
Payout Ratio
1.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
20 years
ELS Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
20 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.4% and trend is rising.
ELS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.2%
Trailing DPS$2.02
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout117.5%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak20 years
3Y CAGR7.9%
5Y CAGR8.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.2%
1Y Total Return-0.6%
5Y Total Return4.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,45610Y ago$21,41520Y ago$73,936
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.
ELS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (34 years of payments)
ELS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. distributes 1.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 117.5%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ELS has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.9% and 5-year CAGR of 8.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ELS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.2% dividend yield, 3.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 4.6%, with dividends contributing 13.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,415 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
ELS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$9.03
Avg/Payment$0.4515
Latest Change+5.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026Latest | $0.5425 | ↑ +5.3% | 3.36% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $0.5150 | — | 3.37% | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | $0.5150 | — | 3.40% | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.5150 | — | 3.23% | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.5150 | ↑ +7.9% | 2.93% | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.4775 | — | 2.87% | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.4775 | — | 2.66% | Oct 11, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.4775 | — | 2.84% | Jul 12, 2024 |
ELS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.2%
#7 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
1.0% payout
Streak
20Y
8.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.2%
#7 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELSEquity LifeStyle Pro… | $12.1B | 3.2% | 1.0% | 20 | Sustainable |
1st  SUISun Communities, Inc… | $15.4B | 6.7% | 76.0% | 9 | Watch |
2nd  UMHUMH Properties, Inc. | $1.3B | 5.3% | 2.7% | 6 | Sustainable |
 CPTCamden Property Trus… | $11.0B | 4.1% | 1.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
 EQREquity Residential | $24.8B | 4.1% | 93.4% | 8 | At Risk |
 AVBAvalonBay Communitie… | $25.8B | 3.8% | 94.3% | 3 | At Risk |
3rd  MAAMid-America Apartmen… | $15.1B | 4.7% | 1.6% | 14 | Sustainable |
ELS Annual Dividend History (1993–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.54 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $2.06 | 7.9% | 4 | $1.93 | 106.7% | 0.94x | 3.4% |
| 2024 | $1.91 | 6.7% | 4 | $1.96 | 97.4% | 1.03x | 3.2% |
| 2023 | $1.79 | 9.1% | 4 | $1.69 | 105.9% | 0.94x | 3.0% |
| 2022 | $1.64 | 13.1% | 4 | $1.53 | 107.2% | 0.93x | 2.7% |
| 2021 | $1.45 | 5.8% | 4 | $1.43 | 101.4% | 0.99x | 2.4% |
| 2020 | $1.37 | 11.8% | 4 | $1.18 | 116.1% | 0.86x | 2.3% |
| 2019 | $1.23 | 11.4% | 4 | $1.54 | 79.6% | 1.26x | 2.0% |
| 2018 | $1.10 | 12.8% | 4 | $1.19 | 92.4% | 1.08x | 1.8% |
| 2017 | $0.97 | 14.7% | 4 | $1.09 | 89.4% | 1.12x | 1.6% |
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Start ComparisonELS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ELS stock.
How much dividend does ELS pay per share?
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.02 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ELS's next ex-dividend date?
ELS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ELS typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ELS's dividend safe?
ELS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.0% and FCF payout ratio of +117.5%. With 20 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ELS a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 20 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ELS pay dividends?
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.02 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 33+ years from 1993 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ELS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ELS five years ago would be worth approximately $10,456 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ELS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ELS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.