Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.72
UDR, Inc. (UDR) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.6%
Payout Ratio
1.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
16 years
UDR Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
16 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.7% and trend is rising.
UDR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.6%
Trailing DPS$1.72
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M7
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout62.7%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak16 years
3Y CAGR4.5%
5Y CAGR3.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.6%
1Y Total Return-9.5%
5Y Total Return-2.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,73910Y ago$13,88220Y ago$22,754
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.
UDR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
UDR Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
UDR, Inc. distributes 1.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 62.7%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
UDR has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.5% and 5-year CAGR of 3.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, UDR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.6% dividend yield, 1.0% buyback yield, 5.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -2.6%, with dividends contributing 17.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,882 today.
UDR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$7.49
Avg/Payment$0.3747
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026Latest | $0.1450 | — | 3.59% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $0.1450 | ↓ -3.3% | 4.37% | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | $0.1500 | ↓ -65.5% | 3.97% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $0.4350 | ↑ +1.2% | 4.95% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $0.4300 | — | 4.75% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Oct 9, 2025 | $0.4300 | — | 4.79% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $0.4300 | — | 4.22% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | $0.4300 | ↑ +1.2% | 4.33% | Apr 30, 2025 |
UDR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.6%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.5% payout
Streak
16Y
3.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.6%
#4 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UDRUDR, Inc. | $12.0B | 4.6% | 1.5% | 16 | Sustainable |
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 AVBAvalonBay Communitie… | $25.8B | 3.8% | 94.3% | 3 | At Risk |
 ESSEssex Property Trust… | $17.2B | 3.8% | 97.3% | 11 | At Risk |
3rd  MAAMid-America Apartmen… | $15.2B | 4.6% | 1.6% | 14 | Sustainable |
 CPTCamden Property Trus… | $10.9B | 4.1% | 1.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
 IRTIndependence Realty … | $3.9B | 4.0% | 2.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  NHINational Health Inve… | $3.6B | 4.8% | 1.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  ELMEElme Communities | $188M | 34.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
UDR Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.30 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 3.5% |
| 2025 | $1.71 | 1.2% | 4 | $1.13 | 151.8% | 0.66x | 4.7% |
| 2024 | $1.70 | 3.4% | 4 | $0.26 | 651.9% | 0.15x | 4.6% |
| 2023 | $1.64 | 9.2% | 4 | $1.34 | 122.4% | 0.82x | 4.5% |
| 2022 | $1.50 | 3.8% | 4 | $0.26 | 577.9% | 0.17x | 4.1% |
| 2021 | $1.45 | 1.8% | 4 | $0.48 | 301.6% | 0.33x | 3.9% |
| 2020 | $1.42 | 5.4% | 4 | $0.20 | 711.2% | 0.14x | 3.9% |
| 2019 | $1.35 | 5.7% | 4 | $0.63 | 214.3% | 0.47x | 3.7% |
| 2018 | $1.28 | 4.3% | 4 | $0.75 | 170.3% | 0.59x | 3.5% |
| 2017 | $1.23 | 5.4% | 4 | $0.44 | 278.4% | 0.36x | 3.3% |
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Start ComparisonUDR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying UDR stock.
How much dividend does UDR pay per share?
UDR, Inc. (UDR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.72 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.6%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is UDR's next ex-dividend date?
UDR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. UDR typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is UDR's dividend safe?
UDR's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.5% and FCF payout ratio of +62.7%. With 16 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is UDR a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, UDR, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 16 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.8%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does UDR pay dividends?
UDR, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.72 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in UDR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in UDR five years ago would be worth approximately $9,739 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is UDR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
UDR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.