Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
3-Second Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.4% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Federal Realty Investment Trust has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 72.8%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FRT has raised its dividend for 3 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: 4.2% dividend yield, 4.2% 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 25.5%, with dividends contributing 20.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,179 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026Latest | $1.1300 | — | 4.13% | 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 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $1.0900 | — | 4.35% | Jul 15, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Urban High-Street and Mixed-Use Retail
Annual Dividend History
40 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.26 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.7% |
| 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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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 +4.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
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 Semi-Annual.
Is FRT's dividend safe?
FRT's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +72.8%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is FRT a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Federal Realty Investment Trust is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 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 Semi-Annual. 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 $12,549 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 +4.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.