Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.83
UMH Properties, Inc. (UMH) Dividend History
Income profile from 1990 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.2%
Payout Ratio
2.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
6 years
UMH Dividend Income Check
Safety
2.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.2% and trend is rising.
UMH Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.2%
Trailing DPS$0.83
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout2.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout82.0%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR3.6%
5Y CAGR4.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.4%
Total Shareholder Yield5.6%
1Y Total Return-3.0%
5Y Total Return-9.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,05310Y ago$23,90820Y ago$20,986
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.
UMH Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (37 years of payments)
UMH Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
UMH Properties, Inc. distributes 2.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 82.0%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
UMH has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.6% and 5-year CAGR of 4.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, UMH returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.2% dividend yield, 0.4% buyback yield, 5.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -9.5%, with dividends contributing 18.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,908 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
UMH Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.19
Avg/Payment$0.2095
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.2250 | — | 5.71% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.2250 | — | 5.59% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.2250 | — | 6.03% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.2250 | — | 5.51% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.2250 | ↑ +4.7% | 5.11% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.2150 | — | 4.91% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.2150 | — | 4.44% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.2150 | — | 4.34% | Sep 16, 2024 |
UMH Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.2%
#3 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
2.7% payout
Streak
6Y
4.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.6%
#3 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd UMHUMH Properties, Inc. | $1.4B | 5.2% | 2.7% | 6 | Sustainable |
2nd  SUISun Communities, Inc… | $15.5B | 6.6% | 76.0% | 9 | Watch |
 ELSEquity LifeStyle Pro… | $12.3B | 3.2% | 1.0% | 12 | Sustainable |
 PATKPatrick Industries, … | $3.2B | 1.7% | 40.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 AMHAmerican Homes 4 Ren… | $11.8B | 3.8% | 1.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
 INVHInvitation Homes Inc… | $17.4B | 4.0% | 1.2% | 9 | Sustainable |
1st  NXRTNexPoint Residential… | $756M | 7.1% | — | 12 | Unknown |
UMH Annual Dividend History (1988–2026)
39 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.45 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.1% |
| 2025 | $0.89 | 4.7% | 4 | $0.07 | 1271.4% | 0.08x | 6.2% |
| 2024 | $0.85 | 3.7% | 4 | $0.03 | 2575.8% | 0.04x | 5.9% |
| 2023 | $0.82 | 2.5% | 4 | $-0.14 | — | — | 5.7% |
| 2022 | $0.80 | 5.3% | 4 | $-0.58 | — | — | 5.6% |
| 2021 | $0.76 | 5.6% | 4 | $0.66 | 115.2% | 0.87x | 5.3% |
| 2020 | $0.72 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.34 | — | — | 5.0% |
| 2019 | $0.72 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.23 | 313.0% | 0.32x | 5.0% |
| 2018 | $0.72 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.98 | — | — | 5.0% |
| 2017 | $0.72 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.24 | — | — | 5.0% |
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Start ComparisonUMH — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying UMH stock.
How much dividend does UMH pay per share?
UMH Properties, Inc. (UMH) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.83 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is UMH's next ex-dividend date?
UMH's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. UMH typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is UMH's dividend safe?
UMH's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +2.7% and FCF payout ratio of +82.0%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is UMH a Dividend Payer?
Yes, UMH Properties, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.3%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does UMH pay dividends?
UMH Properties, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.83 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 36+ years from 1990 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in UMH grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in UMH five years ago would be worth approximately $9,053 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is UMH's yield on cost for long-term holders?
UMH's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.