Equity Residential (EQR) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (EQR) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 2.86%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.03
Dividend Growth Rate 5y -3.44%
Overall Dividend Rating 49.75%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.44%
Payout Ratio 108.0%
Payout Frequency 12m 3
Payout Consistency 91.5%
Total Return 12m: 19.79%
#13 in Group
Total Return 5y: 57.08%
#14 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Multi-Family Residential REITs

Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
EQR 27,936m 2.86% 4.44%
CRESY 833m 9.96% 39.1%
AIV 1,246m 7.08% 20.1%
CTO 603m 8.07% 15.1%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
EQR 27,936m -3.44% 108%
CRESY 833m 87.4% 43.7%
JOE 2,701m 49.3% 42.5%
NXRT 2,013m 8.17% 2.60%

EQR Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-01-02 2025-01-02 2025-01-17 Quarterly 0.675 0.95%
2024-09-24 2024-09-24 2024-10-11 Quarterly 0.675 0.9%
2024-07-01 2024-07-01 2024-07-12 Quarterly 0.675 0.99%
2024-03-22 2024-03-25 2024-04-12 Quarterly 0.675 1.8% 1.07%
2023-12-29 2024-01-02 2024-01-12 Quarterly 0.663 1.08%
2023-09-25 2023-09-26 2023-10-13 Quarterly 0.663 1.12%
2023-06-23 2023-06-26 2023-07-14 Quarterly 0.663 1.05%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-04-14 Quarterly 0.663 6.1% 1.21%
2022-12-30 2023-01-03 2023-01-13 Quarterly 0.625 1.06%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-10-14 Quarterly 0.625 0.92%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-07-08 Quarterly 0.625 0.86%
2022-03-25 2022-03-28 2022-04-08 Quarterly 0.625 3.6% 0.71%
2021-12-31 2022-01-03 2022-01-14 Quarterly 0.603 0.67%
2021-09-24 2021-09-27 2021-10-08 Quarterly 0.603 0.74%
2021-06-25 2021-06-28 2021-07-09 Quarterly 0.603 0.77%
2021-03-26 2021-03-29 2021-04-09 Quarterly 0.603 0.84%
2020-12-31 2021-01-04 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.603 1.03%
2020-09-24 2020-09-25 2020-10-09 Quarterly 0.603 1.19%
2020-06-19 2020-06-22 2020-07-10 Quarterly 0.603 0.97%
2020-03-20 2020-03-23 2020-04-13 Quarterly 0.603 6.2%
2019-12-31 2020-01-02 2020-01-10 Quarterly 0.568
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-11 Quarterly 0.568
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-12 Quarterly 0.568
2019-03-22 2019-03-25 2019-04-12 Quarterly 0.568 5.2%
2018-12-31 2019-01-02 2019-01-11 Quarterly 0.54
2018-09-21 2018-09-24 2018-10-12 Quarterly 0.54
2018-06-22 2018-06-25 2018-07-13 Quarterly 0.54
2018-03-23 2018-03-26 2018-04-13 Quarterly 0.54 7.1%
2017-12-29 2018-01-02 2018-01-12 Quarterly 0.504
2017-09-22 2017-09-25 2017-10-13 Quarterly 0.504
2017-06-22 2017-06-26 2017-07-14 Quarterly 0.504
2017-03-23 2017-03-27 2017-04-17 Quarterly 0.504
2016-12-22 2016-12-27 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.504 -85.6%
2016-09-22 2016-09-26 2016-10-14 Other 3.504 595.2%
2016-06-23 2016-06-27 2016-07-08 Quarterly 0.504
2016-03-22 2016-03-24 2016-04-08 Quarterly 0.504 -93.7%
2016-03-01 2016-03-03 2016-03-10 Other 8 1346.7%
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2016-01-08 Quarterly 0.553
2015-09-17 2015-09-21 2015-10-09 Quarterly 0.553
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-07-10 Quarterly 0.553

EQR Dividend FAQ

Does EQR pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, EQR paid a dividend of 2.03 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-01-02.

What is the Dividend Yield of EQR?

As of April 2025, EQR`s dividend yield is 2.86%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.03M USD by the current share price of 71.58.

How often does EQR pay dividends?

EQR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), EQR has issued 3 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EQR?

The next ex-dividend date for Equity Residential (EQR) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of EQR?

EQR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -3,440,000.00% per year.
Negative trend: Dividends are declining faster than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of EQR?

EQR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.44M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Equity Residential five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.03M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (45.57):

What is the Payout Consistency of EQR?

EQR Payout Consistency is 91.5%.
Highly consistent: Equity Residential has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does EQR have a good Dividend Yield?

EQR`s 2.86% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EQR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EQR is 108.0%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of EQR?

EQR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 49.75%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

EQR Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in EQR`s Outstanding Shares?

Equity Residential`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.26% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 97.5%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has Equity Residential ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2001-10-12 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2009 274,000,000
2010 283,000,000 +3.28%
2011 295,000,000 +4.24%
2012 320,000,000 +8.47%
2013 354,000,000 +10.63%
2014 378,000,000 +6.78%
2015 381,000,000 +0.79%
2016 382,000,000 +0.26%
2017 383,000,000 +0.26%
2018 384,000,000 +0.26%
2019 386,000,000 +0.52%
2020 386,000,000
2021 388,000,000 +0.52%
2022 389,000,000 +0.26%
2023 391,000,000 +0.51%
2024 391,000,000