EQR Dividends Insights
EQR pays dividends quarterly. Last paid amount was $0.703 at Jul 10, 2026. As of today, dividend yield (TTM) is 4.20%.
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Key Stats
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 4.20% |
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| Frequency | Quarterly |
| 1Y Growth | 1.44% |
| Payout Ratio | 0 |
| Amount Per Share | $0.703 |
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Equity Residential has not yet announced its next dividend date. Last payment date was: Jul 10, 2026.
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EQR Dividend Payout History
To ensure a understanding of EQR's dividend performance, consider examining the historical payout ratios and how they align with the company's earnings. Fluctuations in payout amounts may reflect changes in the company's dividend policy or earnings stability.
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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| 31 | Dec 14, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | Jan 11, 2019 | $0.540 | 0.799% |
| 32 | Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 21, 2018 | Oct 12, 2018 | $0.540 | 0.86% |
| 33 | Jun 14, 2018 | Jun 22, 2018 | Jul 13, 2018 | $0.540 | 0.84% |
| 34 | Mar 15, 2018 | Mar 23, 2018 | Apr 13, 2018 | $0.540 | 0.88% |
| 35 | Dec 20, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | Jan 12, 2018 | $0.504 | 0.83% |
| 36 | Sep 15, 2017 | Sep 22, 2017 | Oct 13, 2017 | $0.504 | 0.747% |
| 37 | Jun 16, 2017 | Jun 22, 2017 | Jul 14, 2017 | $0.504 | 0.770% |
| 38 | Mar 16, 2017 | Mar 23, 2017 | Apr 17, 2017 | $0.504 | 0.786% |
| 39 | Dec 15, 2016 | Dec 22, 2016 | Jan 13, 2017 | $0.504 | 0.795% |
| 40 | Sep 14, 2016 | Sep 22, 2016 | Oct 14, 2016 | $3.50 | 5.71% |
Dividend Sustainability
The company's low Dividend Sustainability Score (DSS) highlights potential challenges in upholding its current dividend levels. Its low Dividend Growth Potential Score (DGPS) suggests limited prospects for dividend growth. Overall, a more vigilant stance is recommended given the company's tentative dividend profile.
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Comparing EQR to Sector and Country
EQR pays a solid dividend yield of 4.20%, which is higher than the average of the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (2.75%). EQR’s dividend yield is lower than the average of the top 25% of dividend payers in the Real Estate sector in the US market (11.02%), which means that there are more attractive dividend stocks to consider.
EQR Stock Competitors
| Symbol | Amount Per Share | Dividend Yield (TTM) | Payout Ratio (TTM) | ||
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| Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc | 8.966B | $0.720 | 6.76% | -78.69% | |
| Realty Income | 59.558B | $0.271 | 5.50% | 264.79% | |
| Extra Space Storage Inc | 31.275B | $1.62 | 4.38% | 143.13% | |
| Equity Residential | 24.914B | $0.703 | 4.20% | 90.23% | |
| Invitation Homes Inc | 17.655B | $0.300 | 4.00% | 81.82% | |
| AvalonBay Communities Inc | 26.368B | $1.78 | 3.80% | 97.06% | |
| Essex Property Trust Inc | 18.259B | $2.59 | 3.63% | 278.86% | |
| Weyerhaeuser Corp | 18.048B | $0.210 | 3.36% | 128.18% | |
| Ventas Inc | 45.462B | $0.520 | 2.14% | 666.17% | |
| Welltower Inc. | 168.931B | $0.740 | 1.26% | 152.41% | |
| CBRE Group, Inc. | 42.988B | - | 0% | - |
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