ELS Dividend Yield & Safety Analysis

EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES INC • Manufactured Housing • Exchange: NYSE:ELS

Dividend Yield
3.11%
$1.89 Annualized / Share
Distribution Frequency
Quarterly
$0.47 Per Distribution
AFFO Payout Ratio
65.2%
Fortress Coverage
Dividend Safety
91/100
Fortress / Very Safe

REITwave Dividend Safety Rating

Negligible risk of dividend cut. Strong balance sheet & conservative payout ratio.

Fortress / Very Safe (91/100)

ELS Technical Chart & Dividend Entry Timing

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Recent Dividend Payment History

Ex-Dividend Date Payment Date Cash Amount Distribution Type
October 2026 Upcoming Scheduled $0.47 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 1 169.3 Shares $310.65 $10,610.65
Year 2 174.3 Shares $320.02 $11,248.99
Year 3 179.2 Shares $329.39 $11,915.85
Year 4 184.2 Shares $338.76 $12,612.08
Year 5 189.1 Shares $348.11 $13,338.55

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES INC (ELS)'s dividend yield?

EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES INC (ELS) currently pays an annualized dividend yield of 3.11%, representing an annual cash distribution of approximately $1.89 per share.

Is ELS's dividend safe from being cut?

REITwave assigns ELS an institutional Dividend Safety Score of 91/100 (Fortress / Very Safe) with an AFFO payout ratio of 65.2%. Negligible risk of dividend cut. Strong balance sheet & conservative payout ratio.

How often does ELS pay dividends?

EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES 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 ELS?

For EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES INC (ELS), 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.