Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.80
New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership (NEN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1988 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
8.3%
Payout Ratio
2.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
NEN Dividend Income Check
Safety
2.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.6% and trend is rising.
NEN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield8.3%
Trailing DPS$4.80
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout2.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout0.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR23.3%
5Y CAGR30.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)9.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.4%
Total Shareholder Yield8.7%
1Y Total Return-18.4%
5Y Total Return14.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)23.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,48310Y ago$14,02420Y ago$38,794
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.
NEN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (39 years of payments)
NEN Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership distributes 2.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 0.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
NEN has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 23.3% and 5-year CAGR of 30.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NEN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 8.3% dividend yield, 0.4% buyback yield, 8.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 9.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 14.8%, with dividends contributing 23.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,024 today.
NEN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$14.80
Avg/Payment$0.7400
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026Latest | $0.4000 | — | 2.78% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | $0.4000 | — | 2.62% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 7.38% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 6.76% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.4000 | ↓ -88.9% | 6.31% | May 30, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $3.6000 | ↑ +800.0% | 6.12% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 3.97% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 3.95% | Sep 30, 2024 |
NEN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
8.3%
#3 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
2.8% payout
Streak
4Y
30.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.7%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd NENNew England Realty A… | $203M | 8.3% | 2.8% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st  AIVApartment Investment… | $417M | 100.0% | 76.0% | 10 | Watch |
 NHINational Health Inve… | $3.4B | 5.1% | 1.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  ELMEElme Communities | $179M | 36.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 NXRTNexPoint Residential… | $684M | 7.8% | — | 11 | Unknown |
 IRTIndependence Realty … | $3.7B | 4.2% | 2.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
 EQREquity Residential | $24.0B | 4.2% | 93.4% | 4 | At Risk |
 AVBAvalonBay Communitie… | $24.7B | 3.9% | 94.3% | 3 | At Risk |
 ESSEssex Property Trust… | $17.6B | 3.7% | 97.3% | 32 | At Risk |
NEN Annual Dividend History (1988–2026)
39 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.80 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2025 | $4.80 | 50.0% | 4 | $1.72 | 279.1% | 0.36x | 9.6% |
| 2024 | $3.20 | 14.3% | 4 | $4.46 | 71.7% | 1.39x | 6.4% |
| 2023 | $2.80 | 9.4% | 4 | $2.38 | 117.6% | 0.85x | 5.6% |
| 2022 | $2.56 | 100.0% | 4 | $1.03 | 248.5% | 0.40x | 5.1% |
| 2021 | $1.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.74 | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2020 | $1.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.39 | 328.2% | 0.30x | 2.6% |
| 2019 | $1.28 | 6.7% | 4 | $-1.94 | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2018 | $1.20 | -43.9% | 4 | $1.11 | 108.1% | 0.93x | 2.4% |
| 2017 | $2.14 | 18.9% | 4 | $1.84 | 116.3% | 0.86x | 4.3% |
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NEN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NEN stock.
How much dividend does NEN pay per share?
New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership (NEN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.80 per share, with a current dividend yield of +8.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is NEN's next ex-dividend date?
NEN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NEN typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is NEN's dividend safe?
NEN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +2.8% and FCF payout ratio of +0.7%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is NEN a Dividend Payer?
Yes, New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +30.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does NEN pay dividends?
New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.80 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 38+ years from 1988 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NEN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NEN five years ago would be worth approximately $11,483 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NEN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NEN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +9.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +8.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.