Equity Residential
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
EQR's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 46.3% cfo payout ratio & 78.4 debt-to-equity. Areas of concern: 111.2% earnings payout ratio & 83.2% fcf 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: 78.4Conservative debt level relative to equity.
- Operating Margin: 27.4%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.
- Gross Margin: 61.3%High gross margin signals strong pricing power.
Risks
- Current Ratio: 0.1xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 111.2%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 83.2%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
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Very SafeAbout 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
4.25%
Annual Dividend
$2.78
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
111.18%
FCF Payout Ratio
83.22%
Stock Price
$65.54
52-Week Range
$57.57 – $71.80
Dividend History (2016–2025)
EQR annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
EQR earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
March 30, 2026
Last Payment Date
April 10, 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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