Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.09
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
49.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
ESRT Dividend Income Check
Safety
49.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.6% and trend is falling.
ESRT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$0.09
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout49.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout29.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR-7.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.6%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.8%
Total Shareholder Yield2.4%
1Y Total Return-20.8%
5Y Total Return-46.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,40310Y ago$4,21220Y ago$6,870
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). ESRT's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
ESRT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
ESRT Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. distributes 49.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 29.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ESRT has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of -7.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ESRT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.5% dividend yield, 0.8% buyback yield, 2.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.6% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -46.0%, with dividends contributing 5.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $4,212 today.
ESRT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$0.70
Avg/Payment$0.0350
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.0350 | — | 2.70% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.0350 | — | 1.99% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.0350 | — | 1.80% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.0350 | — | 1.64% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.0350 | — | 1.75% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.0350 | — | 1.27% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.0350 | — | 1.32% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.0350 | — | 1.50% | Jun 28, 2024 |
ESRT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.5%
#8 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
49.8% payout
Streak
2Y
-7.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.4%
#8 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESRTEmpire State Realty … | $964M | 1.5% | 49.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
 VNOVornado Realty Trust | $5.9B | 2.3% | 15.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd  BXPBXP, Inc. | $9.5B | 6.8% | 2.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  HIWHighwoods Properties… | $2.8B | 7.6% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 PDMPiedmont Office Real… | $1.1B | 2.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 CUZCousins Properties I… | $4.4B | 4.8% | 5.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
 KRGKite Realty Group Tr… | $5.4B | 4.1% | 79.2% | 5 | Watch |
3rd  DEIDouglas Emmett, Inc. | $2.0B | 6.2% | 7.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
ESRT Annual Dividend History (2009–2026)
18 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.04 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $0.14 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.18 | 77.8% | 1.29x | 1.6% |
| 2024 | $0.14 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.28 | 50.0% | 2.00x | 1.6% |
| 2023 | $0.14 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.30 | 46.7% | 2.14x | 1.6% |
| 2022 | $0.14 | 33.3% | 4 | $0.22 | 63.6% | 1.57x | 1.6% |
| 2021 | $0.11 | -50.0% | 3 | $-0.05 | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2020 | $0.21 | -50.0% | 2 | $-0.10 | — | — | 2.3% |
| 2019 | $0.42 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.28 | 150.0% | 0.67x | 4.7% |
| 2018 | $0.42 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.39 | 107.7% | 0.93x | 4.7% |
| 2017 | $0.42 | 5.0% | 4 | $0.21 | 200.0% | 0.50x | 4.7% |
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Start ComparisonESRT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ESRT stock.
How much dividend does ESRT pay per share?
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.09 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ESRT's next ex-dividend date?
ESRT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ESRT typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ESRT's dividend safe?
ESRT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +49.8% and FCF payout ratio of +29.6%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has ESRT increased its dividend?
ESRT has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -7.8%.
How often does ESRT pay dividends?
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.09 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ESRT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ESRT five years ago would be worth approximately $5,403 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ESRT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ESRT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.