Equity Residential is a real estate investment trust, which engages in the acquisition, development, and management of rental apartment properties, which includes the generation of rental and other related income through the leasing of apartment units to residents. The Company’s primary business is the acquisition, development and management of multifamily residential properties. The firm owns and manages approximately 318 properties consisting of 86,320 apartment units in dynamic metro areas across the United States. with a primary concentration in major coastal markets, diversified by a targeted presence in the metro areas of Atlanta, Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth and Denver. The firm is the general partner of, owning an approximately 97.5% ownership interest in, ERP Operating Limited Partnership (ERPOP). All of the Company’s property ownership, development and related business operations are conducted through the Operating Partnership and the Company has no material assets or liabilities other than its investment in ERPOP. ERPOP is focused on conducting the multifamily property business of the Company.
Equity Residential has an annual dividend of 2.7669 per share, with a yield of 4.2759%. The dividend is paid quarterly and the last ex-dividend date was Mar 30, 2026.
Dividend Yield
Annual Dividend
Ex-Dividend Date
4.2759%
$2.7669
Mar 30, 2026
Payout Frequency
Payout Ratio
Quarterly
110.45%
Dividend History
Ex-Dividend Date
Cash Amount
Record Date
Pay Date
Mar 30, 2026
$0.7025
Mar 30, 2026
Apr 10, 2026
Jan 2, 2026
$0.6925
Jan 2, 2026
Jan 16, 2026
Sep 25, 2025
$0.6925
Sep 25, 2025
Oct 10, 2025
Jun 24, 2025
$0.6925
Jun 24, 2025
Jul 11, 2025
Mar 31, 2025
$0.6925
Mar 31, 2025
Apr 17, 2025
Jan 2, 2025
$0.675
Jan 2, 2025
Jan 17, 2025
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Follow-Up Questions
What is Equity Residential's current dividend paid and annual dividend?
The current dividend paid by Equity Residential is $0.7025. The annual dividend for Equity Residential is $2.7669
What is Equity Residential's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio for Equity Residential is 110.45%
What is the ex-dividend date for EQR?
The ex-dividend date for Equity Residential is Mar 30, 2026.
How often does Equity Residential pay dividends?
Quarterly. The last time Equity Residential paid dividend was on Apr 10, 2026