EQR Dividend Yield & Safety Analysis

EQUITY RESIDENTIAL • Residential Multifamily • Exchange: NYSE:EQR

Dividend Yield
3.83%
$2.44 Annualized / Share
Distribution Frequency
Quarterly
$0.61 Per Distribution
AFFO Payout Ratio
70.9%
Fortress Coverage
Dividend Safety
88/100
Fortress / Very Safe

REITwave Dividend Safety Rating

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

Fortress / Very Safe (88/100)

EQR 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 $0.61 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 1 162.9 Shares $383.29 $10,683.29
Year 2 168.8 Shares $397.55 $11,401.33
Year 3 174.7 Shares $411.91 $12,155.29
Year 4 180.7 Shares $426.36 $12,946.30
Year 5 186.7 Shares $440.88 $13,775.57

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is EQUITY RESIDENTIAL (EQR)'s dividend yield?

EQUITY RESIDENTIAL (EQR) currently pays an annualized dividend yield of 3.83%, representing an annual cash distribution of approximately $2.44 per share.

Is EQR's dividend safe from being cut?

REITwave assigns EQR an institutional Dividend Safety Score of 88/100 (Fortress / Very Safe) with an AFFO payout ratio of 70.9%. Negligible risk of dividend cut. Strong balance sheet & conservative payout ratio.

How often does EQR pay dividends?

EQUITY RESIDENTIAL 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 EQR?

For EQUITY RESIDENTIAL (EQR), 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.