Equity Residential
S&P 500Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53
About Equity Residential
Equity Residential is a publicly traded real estate investment trust focused on the acquisition, development, and management of apartment properties in dynamic urban markets across the United States. The company owns and operates communities primarily in high-demand coastal gateway cities including Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., Seattle, San Francisco, and Southern California, with an established presence in these areas that attract affluent long-term renters. It also maintains operations in expanding markets such as Denver, Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Austin. Equity Residential emphasizes creating thriving residential communities through strategic property investments, typically targeting complexes with 100 or more units, and employs flexible deal structures like all-cash transactions, joint ventures, and operating partnership units as an UPREIT. Committed to environmental, social, and governance principles, the company integrates sustainability into its operations to manage climate risks and enhance asset value. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, since its public listing in 1993, Equity Residential plays a key role in the multifamily housing sector by providing quality rental housing in prime locations.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
4.61%
Annual Dividend
$2.77
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
94.35%
FCF Payout Ratio
81.23%
Stock Price
$58.67
52-Week Range
$57.57 – $72.65
Dividend Health Score
EQR's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 94.3% earnings payout ratio & 46.3% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 81.2% fcf payout ratio & 0.1x current ratio. As a REIT, higher payout ratios are normal since they are required to distribute most taxable income.
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Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
January 2, 2026
Next Payment Date
January 16, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
3.27%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
2.70%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
2.22%
3-Year Total Growth
10.14%
5-Year Total Growth
14.25%
10-Year Total Growth
24.59%
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