BFS Dividend History & Analysis | 7.4% Yield

BFS has a dividend yield of 7.4% and paid 2.36 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 7.37%
Payout Ratio 2.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.24%
Consistency Lifetime 94.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.79%
Payout FCF 64.2%
Streak Years 33
Dividend Rating 71.83%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 0.5%
Total Return 5y: 43.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Retail REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
MERY 1,168 M 9.42% 21.1%
WHA 1,135 M 7.90% 15.1%
ECMPA 1,602 M 7.11% 15.5%
ALX 1,280 M 8.40% 9.73%
LI 10,963 M 5.92% 13.8%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
IVT 2,281 M 37.8% 92.1%
PECO 5,059 M 29.9% 100%
WHA 1,135 M 25.7% 88.3%
MERY 1,168 M 23.5% 92.7%
ECMPA 1,602 M 37.7% 90.5%

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BFS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 2026-01-30 Quarterly 0.59 0% 1.86%
2025-10-15 2025-10-15 2025-10-31 Quarterly 0.59 0% 1.97%
2025-07-15 2025-07-15 2025-07-31 Quarterly 0.59 0% 1.71%
2025-04-15 2025-04-15 2025-04-30 Quarterly 0.59 0% 1.8%
2025-01-15 2025-01-15 2025-01-31 Quarterly 0.59 0% 1.57%
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 2024-10-31 Quarterly 0.59 0% 1.47%
2024-07-15 2024-07-15 2024-07-31 Quarterly 0.59 0% 1.55%
2024-04-12 2024-04-15 2024-04-30 Quarterly 0.59 0% 1.62%
2024-01-12 2024-01-16 2024-01-31 Quarterly 0.59 0% 1.47%
2023-10-13 2023-10-16 2023-10-31 Quarterly 0.59 0% 1.7%
2023-07-14 2023-07-17 2023-07-31 Quarterly 0.59 0% 1.52%
2023-04-14 2023-04-17 2023-04-28 Quarterly 0.59 0% 1.53%
2023-01-13 2023-01-17 2023-01-31 Quarterly 0.59 0% 1.45%
2022-10-14 2022-10-17 2022-10-31 Quarterly 0.59 0% 1.54%
2022-07-14 2022-07-15 2022-07-29 Quarterly 0.59 3.5% 1.29%
2022-04-13 2022-04-15 2022-04-29 Quarterly 0.57 0% 1.07%
2022-01-13 2022-01-14 2022-01-31 Quarterly 0.57 3.6% 1.08%
2021-10-14 2021-10-15 2021-10-29 Quarterly 0.55 0% 1.18%
2021-07-15 2021-07-16 2021-07-30 Quarterly 0.55 3.8% 1.24%
2021-04-14 2021-04-15 2021-04-30 Quarterly 0.53 0% 1.33%
2021-01-14 2021-01-15 2021-01-29 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2020-10-15 2020-10-16 2020-10-30 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2020-07-16 2020-07-17 2020-07-31 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2020-04-15 2020-04-16 2020-04-30 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2020-01-16 2020-01-17 2020-01-31 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2019-10-16 2019-10-17 2019-10-31 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2019-07-16 2019-07-17 2019-07-31 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2019-04-15 2019-04-16 2019-04-30 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2019-01-16 2019-01-17 2019-01-31 Quarterly 0.53 1.9% N/A
2018-10-16 2018-10-17 2018-10-31 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2018-07-16 2018-07-17 2018-07-31 Quarterly 0.52 21% N/A
2018-07-03 0.4297 -17.4% N/A
2018-04-13 2018-04-16 2018-04-30 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2018-01-16 2018-01-17 2018-01-31 Quarterly 0.52 2% N/A
2017-10-16 2017-10-17 2017-10-31 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2017-07-13 2017-07-17 2017-07-31 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2017-04-11 2017-04-14 2017-04-28 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2017-01-12 2017-01-17 2017-01-31 Quarterly 0.51 8.5% N/A
2016-10-12 2016-10-14 2016-10-28 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2016-07-13 2016-07-15 2016-07-29 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2016-04-13 2016-04-15 2016-04-29 Quarterly 0.47 9.3% N/A
2016-01-13 2016-01-15 2016-01-29 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2015-10-14 2015-10-16 2015-10-30 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2015-07-15 2015-07-17 2015-07-31 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2015-04-14 2015-04-16 2015-04-30 Quarterly 0.43 7.5% N/A
2015-01-14 2015-01-16 2015-01-30 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2014-10-15 2014-10-17 2014-10-31 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2014-07-15 2014-07-17 2014-07-31 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2014-04-14 2014-04-16 2014-04-30 Quarterly 0.4 11.1% N/A
2014-01-15 2014-01-17 2014-01-31 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A

BFS Dividend FAQ

Saul Centers, Inc. (NYSE:BFS) is a self-managed equity REIT based in Bethesda, Maryland, that owns and operates 62 properties-including 50 community-scale shopping centers, eight mixed-use assets, and four undeveloped parcels-totaling roughly 10.2 million sq ft of leasable space. More than 85 % of its net operating income (NOI) comes from assets concentrated in the Washington, D.C./Baltimore metro region, giving the REIT a highly localized revenue base.

What is the Dividend Yield of BFS?

As of February 2026, BFS`s dividend yield is 7.37%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.36 USD by the current share price of 34.63.

Does BFS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, BFS paid a dividend of 2.36 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-15 and the payout was 0.59 USD.

How often does BFS pay dividends?

BFS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BFS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-15.

BFS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BFS for the next 4 payments are between 0.633 (+7.3%) and 0.641 (+8.6%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will BFS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.59 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Saul Centers (BFS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BFS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Saul Centers (BFS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BFS?

BFS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.24% per year.
Weak growth: BFS's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BFS?

BFS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.79%. If you bought BFS's shares at 24.11 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.36 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.79% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BFS?

BFS Payout Consistency is 94.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Saul Centers has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BFS have a good Dividend Yield?

BFS`s 7.37% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BFS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BFS is 2.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of BFS?

BFS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 71.83%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BFS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BFS's Outstanding Shares?

Saul Centers's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.28% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has BFS ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1993 11,600,000
1994 11,875,000 +2.37%
1995 12,142,900 +2.26%
1996 9,130,400 -24.81%
1997 10,370,400 +13.58%
1998 12,916,700 +24.55%
1999 13,523,100 +4.69%
2000 13,910,300 +2.86%
2001 14,732,600 +5.91%
2002 15,582,800 +5.77%
2003 15,944,400 +2.32%
2004 16,464,300 +3.26%
2005 17,293,900 +5.04%
2006 17,625,600 +1.92%
2007 18,033,300 +2.31%
2008 17,900,000 -0.74%
2009 18,166,000 +1.49%
2010 18,754,000 +3.24%
2011 19,449,000 +3.71%
2012 19,964,000 +2.65%
2013 20,616,000 +3.27%
2014 21,137,000 +2.53%
2015 21,314,000 +0.84%
2016 21,828,000 +2.41%
2017 22,186,000 +1.64%
2018 22,695,000 +2.29%
2019 23,232,000 +2.37%
2020 23,325,000 +0.4%
2021 23,787,000 +1.98%
2022 24,011,000 +0.94%
2023 24,082,900 +0.3%
2024 24,302,600 +0.91%
2025 24,219,000 -0.34%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:40