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SL Green Realty Corp.

S&P 500

SLG/Real Estate · REIT - Office/NYSE

Dividend Yield

6.97%

$3.46 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$50.17P/E2178.0MCap3.8BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

30/ 100Warning

SLG's dividend shows several warning signs. Strengths include a 150.0 debt-to-equity & 43.0% gross margin. Areas of concern: 165.8% ffo payout ratio & 355.6% fcf payout ratio. As a REIT, its payout is measured against FFO (funds from operations) rather than net income, since large non-cash depreciation makes the earnings payout ratio misleading.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
  • Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
  • Debt-to-Equity: 150.0Conservative debt level relative to equity.

Risks

  • FFO Payout Ratio: 165.8%FFO leaves little margin to cover the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 355.6%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 299.2%Operating cash flow leaves little room for the payout.

Payout & Coverage

Danger
165.8%Danger
355.6%Danger
299.2%Danger

Balance Sheet

Caution

Profitability

Warning

Dividend Track Record

Caution
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
UnstableDanger

About SL Green Realty Corp.

SL Green Realty Corp. is a fully integrated real estate investment trust, or REIT, recognized as Manhattan's largest office landlord. It focuses primarily on acquiring, managing, and maximizing the value of Manhattan commercial properties, with a portfolio that includes dozens of buildings encompassing substantial square footage of office space in key locations such as Midtown Manhattan and Park Avenue. The company owns and operates these properties, leasing office space to a diverse range of tenants while maintaining occupancy and generating rental income. In addition to direct ownership, SL Green Realty Corp. engages in debt and preferred equity investments secured by commercial real estate, providing structured financing options backed by high-quality assets in New York City. This diversified approach combines property management, leasing, and real estate credit activities, all centered on the New York City commercial real estate market. Headquartered in New York, NY, the REIT plays a significant role in the office sector by offering exposure to premium Manhattan properties through its ownership and investment strategies.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

6.97%

Annual Dividend

$3.46

Frequency

Monthly

Payout Ratio

15375.00%

FCF Payout Ratio

355.63%

52-Week Range

$34.77 - $66.29

Dividend History (2016–2025)

SLG annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

SLG earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

June 30, 2026

Last Payment Date

April 15, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

-8.39%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

-2.02%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

0.59%

3-Year Total Growth

-23.12%

5-Year Total Growth

-9.69%

10-Year Total Growth

6.02%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$5,017.00

Annual Income

$345.60

Quarterly Income

$86.40

Monthly Income

$28.80

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SLG's current dividend yield?
SL Green Realty Corp. (SLG) currently has a dividend yield of 6.97%, based on a stock price of $50.17 and an annual dividend of $3.46.
When is SLG's next dividend payment date?
SLG's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-30 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 SLG pay in dividends per year?
SL Green Realty Corp. paid $2.84 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid monthly.
Has SLG been increasing its dividend?
SL Green Realty Corp. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -2.02% and a 10-year CAGR of 0.59%.
Is SLG's dividend safe?
SL Green Realty Corp. has a payout ratio of 15375.00%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 355.63%. 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 SLG's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates SL Green Realty Corp.'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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