EQR — Equity Residential
Dividend Grades
vs Real Estate sector| Metric | EQR | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.79% | 5.61% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 2.69% | 3.81% |
| Payout Ratio | 94.2% | 122.9% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 34 | 13 |
| 1Y Total Return | -12.2% | 2.7% |
Grades compare this stock to Real Estate sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
35.93%
3-Year Growth
3.26%
5-Year Growth
2.69%
10-Year Growth
2.22%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Jan 2, 2026
Last Payment
Jan 16, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.6925 | 0.00% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.6925 | 0.00% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.6925 | 0.00% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.6925 | +2.59% |
| Jan 2, 2025 | $0.6750 | 0.00% |
| Sep 24, 2024 | $0.6750 | 0.00% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | $0.6750 | 0.00% |
| Mar 22, 2024 | $0.6750 | +1.89% |
| Dec 29, 2023 | $0.6625 | 0.00% |
| Sep 25, 2023 | $0.6625 | 0.00% |
| Jun 23, 2023 | $0.6625 | 0.00% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | $0.6625 | +6.00% |
| Dec 30, 2022 | $0.6250 | 0.00% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | $0.6250 | 0.00% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | $0.6250 | 0.00% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | $0.6250 | +3.73% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $0.6025 | 0.00% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | $0.6025 | 0.00% |
| Jun 25, 2021 | $0.6025 | 0.00% |
| Mar 26, 2021 | $0.6025 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
94.2%
HighFCF Payout Ratio
84.0%
HighFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $0.68 | $358.72M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.51 | $274.30M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.76 | $374.28M |
| Q4 2025 | $1.01 | $282.40M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Equity Residential pay a dividend?
Yes, Equity Residential (EQR) pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 4.79%.
What is EQR's dividend yield?
EQR's current dividend yield is 4.79%. The annual dividend is $2.77.
When is EQR's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for EQR has not been announced yet.
How many years has Equity Residential increased its dividend?
Equity Residential has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.