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Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

S&P 500
ARE|Real Estate|REIT - Office|$46.26|P/E 103.8|MCap 8.1B|NYSE

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

48/ 100Caution

ARE's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 57.4% fcf payout ratio & 66.5 debt-to-equity. Areas of concern: 689.5% earnings payout ratio & 424.7% cfo payout ratio. As a REIT, higher payout ratios are normal since they are required to distribute most taxable income.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Debt-to-Equity: 66.5Conservative debt level relative to equity.
  • Gross Margin: 65.7%High gross margin signals strong pricing power.
  • Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.

Risks

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 689.5%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 424.7%Operating cash flow leaves little room for the payout.
  • Interest Coverage: -4.4xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.

Payout & Coverage

Warning
Earnings Payout Ratio
689.5%Danger
FCF Payout Ratio
57.4%Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
424.7%Danger
Interest Coverage
-4.4xDanger

Balance Sheet

Caution
Net Debt / Total Assets
35.8%Caution
Current Ratio
0.8xWarning
Debt-to-Equity
66.5Very Safe

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
-4.1%Danger
Operating Margin
15.9%Safe
Gross Margin
65.7%Very Safe
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
2.0%Warning
Earnings Stability
Mostly StableCaution

About Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. is an S&P 500 company and a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) focused exclusively on the life science sector. It owns, operates, and develops collaborative Megacampus ecosystems designed to foster innovation and productivity for life science tenants. These properties are strategically located in premier innovation clusters across North America, including Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, Research Triangle, and New York City. The company specializes in high-quality Class A/A+ properties that support research, development, and production activities for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical technology firms. Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. also provides strategic venture capital to promising life science companies, enhancing its role in the ecosystem. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Pasadena, California, it maintains an investment-grade balance sheet and emphasizes long-term stability through diverse, high-occupancy tenant relationships and mission-driven real estate solutions tailored to the dynamic needs of the life science industry.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

8.82%

Annual Dividend

$4.08

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

689.47%

FCF Payout Ratio

57.40%

Stock Price

$46.26

52-Week Range

$39.41 $88.24

Dividend History (2016–2025)

ARE annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

ARE earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

March 31, 2026

Last Payment Date

April 15, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

-0.28%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

1.99%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

4.37%

3-Year Total Growth

-0.85%

5-Year Total Growth

10.38%

10-Year Total Growth

53.44%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$4,626.00

Annual Income

$408.00

Quarterly Income

$102.00

Monthly Income

$34.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARE's current dividend yield?
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE) currently has a dividend yield of 8.82%, based on a stock price of $46.26 and an annual dividend of $4.08.
When is ARE's next dividend payment date?
ARE's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-31 and the next payment date is 2026-04-15. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does ARE pay in dividends per year?
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. paid $4.68 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has ARE been increasing its dividend?
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 1.99% and a 10-year CAGR of 4.37%.
Is ARE's dividend safe?
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. has a payout ratio of 689.47%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 57.40%. The payout ratio is above 100%, which may indicate the company is paying more in dividends than it earns. This could be unsustainable long-term.
How is ARE's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for real estate companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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