Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.69
Equity Residential (EQR) Dividend History
Income profile from 1993 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.1%
Payout Ratio
93.4%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
8 years
EQR Dividend Income Check
Safety
93.4% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
8 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.8% and trend is rising.
EQR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.1%
Trailing DPS$2.69
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout93.4%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout75.7%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR3.3%
5Y CAGR2.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.1%
Total Shareholder Yield5.2%
1Y Total Return-2.5%
5Y Total Return10.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,03610Y ago$13,19820Y ago$27,013
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.
EQR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (34 years of payments)
EQR Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Equity Residential distributes 93.4% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 75.7%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EQR has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.3% and 5-year CAGR of 2.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EQR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.1% dividend yield, 1.1% buyback yield, 5.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 10.4%, with dividends contributing 18.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,198 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
EQR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$13.13
Avg/Payment$0.6565
Latest Change+1.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026Latest | $0.7030 | ↑ +1.5% | 4.75% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.6925 | — | 4.47% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.6925 | — | 4.32% | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.6925 | — | 4.05% | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.6925 | ↑ +2.6% | 3.80% | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | $0.6750 | — | 3.85% | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | $0.6750 | — | 3.57% | Oct 11, 2024 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | $0.6750 | — | 3.93% | Jul 12, 2024 |
EQR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.1%
#5 of 9
Safety
At Risk
93.4% payout
Streak
8Y
2.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.2%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQREquity Residential | $24.8B | 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 |
 UDRUDR, Inc. | $12.0B | 4.6% | 1.5% | 15 | Sustainable |
 CPTCamden Property Trus… | $11.0B | 4.1% | 1.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  MAAMid-America Apartmen… | $15.1B | 4.7% | 1.6% | 14 | Sustainable |
 IRTIndependence Realty … | $3.9B | 4.0% | 2.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  NHINational Health Inve… | $3.5B | 4.9% | 1.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  ELMEElme Communities | $192M | 33.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
EQR Annual Dividend History (1993–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.40 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.4% |
| 2025 | $2.75 | 35.9% | 4 | $2.91 | 94.6% | 1.06x | 4.8% |
| 2024 | $2.03 | -23.6% | 3 | $2.72 | 74.4% | 1.34x | 3.5% |
| 2023 | $2.65 | 6.0% | 4 | $2.13 | 124.4% | 0.80x | 4.6% |
| 2022 | $2.50 | 3.7% | 4 | $2.05 | 122.0% | 0.82x | 4.3% |
| 2021 | $2.41 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.54 | 68.1% | 1.47x | 4.2% |
| 2020 | $2.41 | 6.2% | 4 | $2.27 | 106.2% | 0.94x | 4.2% |
| 2019 | $2.27 | 5.1% | 4 | $2.50 | 90.8% | 1.10x | 3.9% |
| 2018 | $2.16 | 7.2% | 4 | $1.71 | 126.3% | 0.79x | 3.8% |
| 2017 | $2.02 | -84.5% | 4 | $1.58 | 127.5% | 0.78x | 3.5% |
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Start ComparisonEQR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EQR stock.
How much dividend does EQR pay per share?
Equity Residential (EQR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.69 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is EQR's next ex-dividend date?
EQR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EQR typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is EQR's dividend safe?
EQR's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +93.4% and FCF payout ratio of +75.7%. The 8-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is EQR a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Equity Residential is classified as a Dividend Payer with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.7%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does EQR pay dividends?
Equity Residential pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.69 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 33+ years from 1993 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EQR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EQR five years ago would be worth approximately $11,036 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EQR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EQR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.