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Camden Property Trust

S&P 500
CPT|Real Estate|REIT - Retail|$97.91|P/E 28.5|MCap 10.7B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Camden Property Trust

Camden Property Trust is a real estate investment trust focused on the ownership, management, development, repositioning, redevelopment, acquisition, and construction of multifamily apartment communities. It owns interests in, operates, or is developing nearly 177 multifamily properties comprising around 59,996 apartment homes across the United States, with a portfolio of over 170 operating properties containing tens of thousands of apartment homes. The company targets markets with high-growth economic conditions, strong employment, and attractive quality of life, concentrating on the Sunbelt region through strategic activities such as revenue-enhancing capital expenditures, repositions, and development initiatives. Camden Property Trust emphasizes multifamily residential properties as its core income-producing assets, influenced by factors like occupancy levels, revenues, operating expenses, real estate taxes, and property transactions. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, it plays a significant role in the residential REIT sector by providing apartment living options in key U.S. markets.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

4.17%

Annual Dividend

$4.20

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

118.64%

FCF Payout Ratio

119.35%

Stock Price

$97.91

52-Week Range

$96.71 $124.32

Dividend Health Score

60/ 100Safe

CPT's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 43.6% cfo payout ratio & 88.4 debt-to-equity. Areas of concern: 118.6% earnings payout ratio & 119.3% fcf payout ratio. As a REIT, higher payout ratios are normal since they are required to distribute most taxable income.

Based on 14 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Caution
Earnings Payout Ratio
118.6%Warning
FCF Payout Ratio
119.3%Danger
CFO Payout Ratio
43.6%Safe
Interest Coverage
3.9xCaution

Balance Sheet

Caution
Net Debt / Total Assets
N/AN/A
Current Ratio
0.0xDanger
Debt-to-Equity
88.4Very Safe

Profitability

Safe
Return on Equity
8.6%Caution
Operating Margin
19.8%Safe
Gross Margin
62.2%Very Safe
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
4.8%Caution
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

CPT annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

CPT earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 31, 2026

Next Payment Date

April 17, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

3.76%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

4.81%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

4.14%

3-Year Total Growth

11.70%

5-Year Total Growth

26.51%

10-Year Total Growth

50.00%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$9,791.00

Annual Income

$420.00

Quarterly Income

$105.00

Monthly Income

$35.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT's current dividend yield?
Camden Property Trust (CPT) currently has a dividend yield of 4.17%, based on a stock price of $97.91 and an annual dividend of $4.20.
When is CPT's next dividend payment date?
CPT's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-31 and the next payment date is 2026-04-17. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does CPT pay in dividends per year?
Camden Property Trust paid $4.20 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has CPT been increasing its dividend?
Camden Property Trust has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 4.81% and a 10-year CAGR of 4.14%.
Is CPT's dividend safe?
Camden Property Trust has a payout ratio of 118.64%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 119.35%. 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 CPT's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Camden Property Trust's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). 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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