EQR is Equity Residential (Real Estate). Trading at $65.97. Current dividend yield: 4.27%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $2.81 |
| Current yield | 4.27% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 29, 2026(in 45 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.7025 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 2.69% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 3.26% |
| Payout ratio | 121% |
| Market cap | $24.15B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | $0.7025 |
| 2026-03-30 | $0.7025 |
| 2026-01-02 | $0.6925 |
| 2025-09-25 | $0.6925 |
| 2025-06-24 | $0.6925 |
| 2025-03-31 | $0.6925 |
| 2025-01-02 | $0.6750 |
| 2024-09-24 | $0.6750 |
About EQR
Equity Residential owns a portfolio of 312 apartment communities with over 85,000 units and is developing two additional properties with 665 units. The company focuses on owning large, high-quality properties in the urban and suburban submarkets of Southern California, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., New York, Seattle, and Boston.
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Frequently asked
What is EQR's dividend yield?
EQR (Equity Residential) currently has a dividend yield of 4.27%, which works out to about $2.81 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is EQR's next ex-dividend date?
EQR's next ex-dividend date is Sep 29, 2026 (in 45 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did EQR last pay a dividend?
EQR's most recent dividend payment date was Jul 10, 2026.
How often does EQR pay dividends?
EQR pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is EQR growing its dividend?
EQR has been growing its dividend at a 3.26% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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