Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.52
Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.8%
Payout Ratio
94.4%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
18 years
FRT Dividend Income Check
Safety
94.4% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
18 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.4% and trend is rising.
FRT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.8%
Trailing DPS$4.52
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout94.4%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout73.9%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak18 years
3Y CAGR1.0%
5Y CAGR1.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.8%
1Y Total Return30.6%
5Y Total Return21.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,12410Y ago$10,37320Y ago$28,077
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). FRT's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
FRT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
FRT Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Federal Realty Investment Trust distributes 94.4% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 73.9%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FRT has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.0% and 5-year CAGR of 1.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FRT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.8% dividend yield, 0.0% buyback yield, 3.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 21.2%, with dividends contributing 18.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,373 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
FRT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$21.88
Avg/Payment$1.0940
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026Latest | $1.1300 | — | 3.74% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $1.1300 | — | 4.23% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $1.1300 | — | 4.50% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $1.1300 | ↑ +2.7% | 4.45% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $1.1000 | — | 4.67% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $1.1000 | — | 4.53% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | $1.1000 | — | 4.02% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $1.1000 | ↑ +0.9% | 3.85% | Oct 15, 2024 |
FRT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.8%
#4 of 9
Safety
At Risk
94.4% payout
Streak
18Y
1.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.8%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRTFederal Realty Inves… | $10.4B | 3.8% | 94.4% | 18 | At Risk |
 REGRegency Centers Corp… | $14.1B | 3.7% | 97.0% | 12 | At Risk |
2nd  KIMKimco Realty Corpora… | $16.4B | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2 | Sustainable |
 AKRAcadia Realty Trust | $2.8B | 3.7% | 7.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd  SPGSimon Property Group… | $68.6B | 4.1% | 60.5% | 4 | Watch |
 MACThe Macerich Company | $6.1B | 2.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 BRXBrixmor Property Gro… | $9.5B | 3.7% | 91.7% | 12 | At Risk |
1st  SITCSITE Centers Corp. | $250M | 100.0% | 2.0% | 1 | Sustainable |
 SKTTanger Inc. | $4.5B | 3.0% | — | 33 | Unknown |
FRT Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $3.39 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 4.1% |
| 2025 | $4.43 | 35.1% | 4 | $4.79 | 92.5% | 1.08x | 5.4% |
| 2024 | $3.28 | -24.4% | 3 | $3.42 | 95.9% | 1.04x | 4.0% |
| 2023 | $4.34 | 0.9% | 4 | $2.80 | 155.0% | 0.65x | 5.3% |
| 2022 | $4.30 | 0.9% | 4 | $4.71 | 91.3% | 1.10x | 5.2% |
| 2021 | $4.26 | 0.9% | 4 | $3.26 | 130.7% | 0.77x | 5.2% |
| 2020 | $4.22 | 1.9% | 4 | $1.62 | 260.5% | 0.38x | 5.1% |
| 2019 | $4.14 | 2.5% | 4 | $4.61 | 89.8% | 1.11x | 5.0% |
| 2018 | $4.04 | 2.0% | 4 | $3.18 | 127.0% | 0.79x | 4.9% |
| 2017 | $3.96 | 3.1% | 4 | $3.97 | 99.7% | 1.00x | 4.8% |
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FRT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FRT stock.
How much dividend does FRT pay per share?
Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.52 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.8%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is FRT's next ex-dividend date?
FRT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FRT typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is FRT's dividend safe?
FRT's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +94.4% and FCF payout ratio of +73.9%. With 18 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is FRT a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Federal Realty Investment Trust is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 18 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.0%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does FRT pay dividends?
Federal Realty Investment Trust pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $4.52 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FRT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FRT five years ago would be worth approximately $12,124 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FRT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FRT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.