Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.68
Regency Centers Corporation (REG) Dividend History
Income profile from 1994 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.4%
Payout Ratio
1.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
12 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
1.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.5% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.4%
Trailing DPS$2.68
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout60.2%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR4.4%
5Y CAGR3.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.5%
Total Shareholder Yield4.9%
1Y Total Return6.7%
5Y Total Return66.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)23.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,66510Y ago$14,54820Y ago$19,200
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). REG'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 (33 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Regency Centers Corporation distributes 1.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 60.2%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
REG has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.4% and 5-year CAGR of 3.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, REG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.4% dividend yield, 1.5% buyback yield, 4.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 66.6%, with dividends contributing 23.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,548 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$13.30
Avg/Payment$0.6650
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026Latest | $0.7550 | — | 3.70% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.7550 | ↑ +7.1% | 4.21% | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | $0.7050 | — | 3.90% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | $0.7050 | — | 3.92% | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | $0.7050 | — | 3.82% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.7050 | ↑ +5.2% | 3.60% | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | $0.6700 | — | 3.60% | Oct 3, 2024 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | $0.6700 | — | 4.39% | Jul 3, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Open-Air Shopping Centers
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.4%
#6 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
1.2% payout
Streak
12Y
3.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.9%
#5 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
REGRegency Centers Corp… | $14.4B | 3.4% | 1.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd KIMKimco Realty Corpora… | $16.0B | 4.3% | 1.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
PECOPhillips Edison & Co… | $4.9B | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
CURBCurbline Properties … | $2.9B | 2.6% | — | 1 | Unknown |
2nd BFSSaul Centers, Inc. | $835M | 6.9% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st SITCSITE Centers Corp. | $323M | 100.0% | — | 4 | Unknown |
CDR-PBCedar Realty Trust, … | $260M | 4.0% | 2.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
CDR-PCCedar Realty Trust, … | $248M | 4.2% | 2.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
Annual Dividend History
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.76 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2025 | $2.87 | 5.7% | 4 | — | — | — | 6.5% |
| 2024 | $2.72 | 3.6% | 4 | $2.11 | 128.7% | 0.78x | 6.1% |
| 2023 | $2.62 | 3.8% | 4 | $2.04 | 128.4% | 0.78x | 5.9% |
| 2022 | $2.52 | 4.8% | 4 | $2.81 | 89.9% | 1.11x | 5.7% |
| 2021 | $2.41 | 1.3% | 4 | $2.12 | 113.7% | 0.88x | 5.4% |
| 2020 | $2.38 | 1.7% | 4 | $0.26 | 915.4% | 0.11x | 5.4% |
| 2019 | $2.34 | 5.4% | 4 | $1.43 | 163.6% | 0.61x | 5.3% |
| 2018 | $2.22 | 5.7% | 4 | $1.46 | 152.1% | 0.66x | 5.0% |
| 2017 | $2.10 | 5.0% | 4 | $1.00 | 210.0% | 0.48x | 4.7% |
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How much dividend does REG pay per share?
Regency Centers Corporation (REG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.68 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is REG's next ex-dividend date?
REG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. REG typically pays dividends Annual.
Is REG's dividend safe?
REG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.2% and FCF payout ratio of +60.2%. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is REG a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Regency Centers Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.8%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does REG pay dividends?
Regency Centers Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.68 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 32+ years from 1994 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in REG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in REG five years ago would be worth approximately $16,665 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is REG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
REG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.