BFS Dividend Yield & Safety Analysis

SAUL CENTERS, INC. • Diversified REIT • Exchange: NYSE:BFS

Dividend Yield
5.14%
$1.51 Annualized / Share
Distribution Frequency
Quarterly
$0.38 Per Distribution
AFFO Payout Ratio
71.9%
Fortress Coverage
Dividend Safety
80/100
Safe

REITwave Dividend Safety Rating

Solid dividend coverage supported by stable recurring rental cash flows.

Safe (80/100)

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Recent Dividend Payment History

Ex-Dividend Date Payment Date Cash Amount Distribution Type
October 2026 Upcoming Scheduled $0.38 Regular Quarterly Dividend

5-Year Dividend Reinvestment (DRIP) Projection

Hypothetical $10,000 initial investment with 100% automatic dividend reinvestment at current yield:

Time Horizon Accumulated Shares Annual Dividend Income Estimated Portfolio Value
Year 1 357.7 Shares $514.48 $10,814.48
Year 2 375.1 Shares $540.18 $11,679.09
Year 3 392.7 Shares $566.37 $12,595.84
Year 4 410.7 Shares $593.04 $13,566.76
Year 5 428.9 Shares $620.15 $14,593.91

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAUL CENTERS, INC. (BFS)'s dividend yield?

SAUL CENTERS, INC. (BFS) currently pays an annualized dividend yield of 5.14%, representing an annual cash distribution of approximately $1.51 per share.

Is BFS's dividend safe from being cut?

REITwave assigns BFS an institutional Dividend Safety Score of 80/100 (Safe) with an AFFO payout ratio of 71.9%. Solid dividend coverage supported by stable recurring rental cash flows.

How often does BFS pay dividends?

SAUL CENTERS, INC. pays dividends on a Quarterly distribution schedule, delivering cash directly to brokerage accounts 4 times per year.

When is the next ex-dividend date for BFS?

For SAUL CENTERS, INC. (BFS), ex-dividend dates typically precede the cash pay date by 10 to 14 days. Check REITwave's 30-day cash flow calendar for confirmed declared dates.