Prologis, Inc. (PLD) Dividend History
Income profile from 1997 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
3-Second Income Check
Safety
95.7% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.2% 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). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (30 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Prologis, Inc. distributes 95.7% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 68.9%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PLD has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.5% and 5-year CAGR of 11.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PLD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.6% dividend yield, 0.0% buyback yield, 2.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 60.5%, with dividends contributing 17.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $44,048 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026Latest | $1.0700 | ↑ +5.9% | 2.88% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $1.0100 | — | 3.17% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $1.0100 | — | 3.50% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | $1.0100 | — | 3.75% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | $1.0100 | ↑ +5.2% | 3.46% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.9600 | — | 3.53% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.9600 | — | 2.90% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | $0.9600 | — | 3.29% | Jun 28, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Industrial Logistics Warehouse REITs
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PLDPrologis, Inc. | $132.4B | 2.6% | 95.7% | 12 | At Risk |
EGPEastGroup Properties… | $10.5B | 2.6% | 1.1% | 6 | Sustainable |
REXRRexford Industrial R… | $8.7B | 0.1% | 3.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
FRFirst Industrial Rea… | $8.4B | 2.3% | 67.3% | 13 | Watch |
2nd STAGSTAG Industrial, Inc… | $7.3B | 3.9% | — | 2 | Unknown |
TRNOTerreno Realty Corpo… | $6.8B | 3.0% | — | 15 | Unknown |
3rd GRP-UNGranite Real Estate … | $3.9B | 3.7% | 57.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
LXPLXP Industrial Trust | $2.9B | 0.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st PLYMPlymouth Industrial … | $979M | 4.4% | 31.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
Annual Dividend History
30 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.07 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $4.04 | 5.2% | 4 | — | — | — | 4.2% |
| 2024 | $3.84 | 10.3% | 4 | $4.01 | 95.8% | 1.04x | 4.0% |
| 2023 | $3.48 | 10.1% | 4 | $3.29 | 105.8% | 0.95x | 3.6% |
| 2022 | $3.16 | 25.4% | 4 | $4.13 | 76.5% | 1.31x | 3.3% |
| 2021 | $2.52 | 8.6% | 4 | $3.84 | 65.6% | 1.52x | 2.6% |
| 2020 | $2.32 | 9.4% | 4 | $1.95 | 119.0% | 0.84x | 2.4% |
| 2019 | $2.12 | 10.4% | 4 | $2.40 | 88.3% | 1.13x | 2.2% |
| 2018 | $1.92 | 9.1% | 4 | $2.79 | 68.8% | 1.45x | 2.0% |
| 2017 | $1.76 | 4.8% | 4 | $3.06 | 57.5% | 1.74x | 1.8% |
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How much dividend does PLD pay per share?
Prologis, Inc. (PLD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.74 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.6%. Payments are made Annual.
When is PLD's next ex-dividend date?
PLD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PLD typically pays dividends Annual.
Is PLD's dividend safe?
PLD's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +95.7% and FCF payout ratio of +68.9%. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is PLD a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Prologis, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.7%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does PLD pay dividends?
Prologis, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.74 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 29+ years from 1997 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PLD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PLD five years ago would be worth approximately $16,053 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PLD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PLD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.