Trailing Dividend / Share
$8.36
Sun Communities, Inc. (SUI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1993 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.7%
Payout Ratio
76.0%
Watch
Dividend Streak
9 years
SUI Dividend Income Check
Safety
76.0% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
9 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.5% and trend is rising.
SUI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.7%
Trailing DPS$8.36
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout76.0%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout116.5%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak9 years
3Y CAGR31.8%
5Y CAGR20.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.5%
Total Shareholder Yield10.2%
1Y Total Return2.4%
5Y Total Return-8.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,10510Y ago$22,77120Y ago$57,355
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.
SUI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (34 years of payments)
SUI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Sun Communities, Inc. distributes 76.0% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 116.5%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SUI has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 31.8% and 5-year CAGR of 20.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SUI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.7% dividend yield, 3.5% buyback yield, 10.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -8.9%, with dividends contributing 14.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,771 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
SUI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$21.84
Avg/Payment$1.0920
Latest Change+7.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $1.1200 | ↑ +7.7% | 6.54% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $1.0400 | — | 6.50% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $1.0400 | — | 6.17% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $1.0400 | ↓ -74.0% | 6.21% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| May 14, 2025 | $4.0000 | ↑ +325.5% | 6.54% | May 22, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.9400 | — | 2.92% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.9400 | — | 3.06% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.9400 | — | 2.77% | Oct 15, 2024 |
SUI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.7%
#2 of 7
Safety
Watch
76.0% payout
Streak
9Y
20.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
10.2%
#2 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd SUISun Communities, Inc… | $15.4B | 6.7% | 76.0% | 9 | Watch |
 ELSEquity LifeStyle Pro… | $12.1B | 3.2% | 1.0% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  UMHUMH Properties, Inc. | $1.3B | 5.3% | 2.7% | 6 | Sustainable |
 CPTCamden Property Trus… | $11.0B | 4.1% | 1.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
 MAAMid-America Apartmen… | $15.1B | 4.7% | 1.6% | 14 | Sustainable |
 UDRUDR, Inc. | $12.0B | 4.6% | 1.5% | 15 | Sustainable |
1st  AIVApartment Investment… | $596M | 69.3% | — | 1 | Unknown |
SUI Annual Dividend History (1993–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.12 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $8.06 | 114.4% | 5 | $10.84 | 74.4% | 1.34x | 5.5% |
| 2024 | $3.76 | 1.1% | 4 | $0.71 | 529.6% | 0.19x | 2.6% |
| 2023 | $3.72 | 5.7% | 4 | $-1.72 | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2022 | $3.52 | 6.0% | 4 | $2.00 | 176.0% | 0.57x | 2.4% |
| 2021 | $3.32 | 5.1% | 4 | $3.36 | 98.8% | 1.01x | 2.3% |
| 2020 | $3.16 | 5.3% | 4 | $1.34 | 235.8% | 0.42x | 2.2% |
| 2019 | $3.00 | 5.6% | 4 | $1.83 | 163.9% | 0.61x | 2.1% |
| 2018 | $2.84 | 6.0% | 4 | $1.31 | 216.8% | 0.46x | 1.9% |
| 2017 | $2.68 | 3.1% | 4 | $0.85 | 315.3% | 0.32x | 1.8% |
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Start ComparisonSUI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SUI stock.
How much dividend does SUI pay per share?
Sun Communities, Inc. (SUI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $8.36 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is SUI's next ex-dividend date?
SUI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SUI typically pays dividends Annual.
Is SUI's dividend safe?
SUI's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +76.0% and FCF payout ratio of +116.5%. The 9-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SUI a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Sun Communities, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 9 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +20.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SUI pay dividends?
Sun Communities, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $8.36 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 33+ years from 1993 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SUI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SUI five years ago would be worth approximately $9,105 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SUI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SUI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.