Equity Residential (EQR) | Dividend History & Payments | 1995 - 2025
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TL;DR: Equity Residential Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
Equity Residential has paid $2.73 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 3.96%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 1.00%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $7.25 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Mar 31, 2025
12-Month Dividend
$2.73
12-Month Div. Yield
3.96%
3-Year Total Dividend
$7.25
3-Year Avg Dividend
$2.42
3-Year Avg Yield
1.00%
Last 5Y Dividend
$11.47
All Time Dividend
$65.44
Date Range
Jun 1995 - Mar 2025
Equity Residential Yearly Dividend History Chart
Equity Residential Dividend History From 1995 - 2025
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | $1.37 | $0.68 | 2.03% |
| 2024 | 3 | $2.04 | $0.68 | 2.99% |
| 2023 | 3 | $1.98 | $0.66 | 3.18% |
| 2022 | 4 | $2.48 | $0.62 | 3.40% |
| 2021 | 4 | $2.40 | $0.60 | 2.98% |
| 2020 | 4 | $2.40 | $0.60 | 4.16% |
| 2019 | 4 | $2.28 | $0.57 | 2.85% |
| 2018 | 4 | $2.16 | $0.54 | 3.37% |
| 2017 | 4 | $2.00 | $0.50 | 3.09% |
| 2016 | 5 | $12.50 | $2.50 | 19.09% |
| 2015 | 4 | $2.20 | $0.55 | 3.38% |
| 2014 | 4 | $2.00 | $0.50 | 3.68% |
| 2013 | 4 | $1.85 | $0.46 | 4.01% |
| 2012 | 4 | $1.79 | $0.45 | 3.62% |
| 2011 | 5 | $1.93 | $0.39 | 4.10% |
| 2010 | 4 | $1.48 | $0.37 | 3.83% |
| 2009 | 4 | $1.64 | $0.41 | 7.12% |
| 2008 | 4 | $1.92 | $0.48 | 5.90% |
| 2007 | 4 | $1.86 | $0.46 | 5.10% |
| 2006 | 3 | $1.34 | $0.45 | 3.27% |
| 2005 | 3 | $1.29 | $0.43 | 4.21% |
| 2004 | 4 | $1.72 | $0.43 | 6.44% |
| 2003 | 4 | $1.72 | $0.43 | 7.37% |
| 2002 | 4 | $1.72 | $0.43 | 7.61% |
| 2001 | 4 | $1.68 | $0.42 | 7.19% |
| 2000 | 4 | $1.58 | $0.40 | 7.93% |
| 1999 | 4 | $1.46 | $0.36 | 8.07% |
| 1998 | 4 | $1.37 | $0.34 | 7.41% |
| 1997 | 4 | $1.27 | $0.32 | 6.15% |
| 1996 | 4 | $1.18 | $0.30 | 7.85% |
| 1995 | 3 | $0.83 | $0.28 | 6.63% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.69 | 1.09% | $63.79 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | $0.68 | 0.95% | $70.90 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | $0.68 | 0.91% | $73.97 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | $0.68 | 0.99% | $67.87 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | $0.68 | 1.07% | $63.11 |
| Dec 29, 2023 | $0.66 | 1.09% | $60.70 |
| Jun 23, 2023 | $0.66 | 1.00% | $65.97 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | $0.66 | 1.10% | $60.00 |
| Dec 30, 2022 | $0.62 | 1.05% | $59.36 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | $0.62 | 0.93% | $67.22 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | $0.62 | 0.86% | $72.93 |
| Mar 25, 2022 | $0.62 | 0.68% | $92.16 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $0.60 | 0.67% | $89.65 |
| Sep 24, 2021 | $0.60 | 0.74% | $81.55 |
| Jun 25, 2021 | $0.60 | 0.77% | $78.45 |
| Mar 26, 2021 | $0.60 | 0.83% | $72.51 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | $0.60 | 1.02% | $59.28 |
| Sep 24, 2020 | $0.60 | 1.17% | $51.57 |
| Jun 19, 2020 | $0.60 | 1.06% | $57.00 |
| Mar 20, 2020 | $0.60 | 0.96% | $62.68 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | $0.57 | 0.70% | $80.80 |
| Sep 27, 2019 | $0.57 | 0.65% | $87.47 |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $0.57 | 0.75% | $75.92 |
| Mar 22, 2019 | $0.57 | 0.75% | $75.32 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | $0.54 | 0.84% | $64.56 |
| Sep 21, 2018 | $0.54 | 0.81% | $66.26 |
| Jun 22, 2018 | $0.54 | 0.85% | $63.69 |
| Mar 23, 2018 | $0.54 | 0.88% | $61.62 |
| Dec 29, 2017 | $0.50 | 0.80% | $62.69 |
| Sep 22, 2017 | $0.50 | 0.76% | $65.93 |
| Jun 22, 2017 | $0.50 | 0.75% | $67.21 |
| Mar 23, 2017 | $0.50 | 0.80% | $62.94 |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $0.50 | 0.80% | $62.95 |
| Sep 22, 2016 | $3.00 | 4.66% | $64.44 |
| Jun 23, 2016 | $0.50 | 0.81% | $62.52 |
| Mar 22, 2016 | $0.50 | 0.73% | $69.20 |
| Mar 1, 2016 | $8.00 | 11.73% | $68.22 |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $0.55 | 0.80% | $68.90 |
| Sep 17, 2015 | $0.55 | 0.90% | $61.44 |
| Jun 24, 2015 | $0.55 | 0.91% | $60.66 |
| Mar 19, 2015 | $0.55 | 0.79% | $69.64 |
| Dec 23, 2014 | $0.50 | 0.80% | $62.70 |
| Sep 18, 2014 | $0.50 | 0.95% | $52.78 |
| Jun 19, 2014 | $0.50 | 0.95% | $52.89 |
| Mar 20, 2014 | $0.50 | 1.03% | $48.73 |
| Dec 24, 2013 | $0.65 | 1.47% | $44.17 |
| Sep 19, 2013 | $0.40 | 0.84% | $47.57 |
| Jun 20, 2013 | $0.40 | 0.86% | $46.41 |
| Mar 20, 2013 | $0.40 | 0.86% | $46.35 |
| Dec 19, 2012 | $0.77 | 1.60% | $48.00 |
| Sep 19, 2012 | $0.34 | 0.69% | $48.70 |
| Jun 20, 2012 | $0.34 | 0.67% | $50.32 |
| Mar 21, 2012 | $0.34 | 0.66% | $51.00 |
| Dec 15, 2011 | $0.57 | 1.20% | $47.36 |
| Sep 16, 2011 | $0.34 | 0.75% | $45.05 |
| Jun 16, 2011 | $0.34 | 0.67% | $50.10 |
| Mar 17, 2011 | $0.34 | 0.73% | $46.37 |
| Mar 16, 2011 | $0.34 | 0.73% | $46.37 |
| Dec 16, 2010 | $0.46 | 1.08% | $42.25 |
| Sep 16, 2010 | $0.34 | 0.81% | $41.44 |
| Jun 16, 2010 | $0.34 | 0.87% | $38.80 |
| Mar 11, 2010 | $0.34 | 1.05% | $32.28 |
| Dec 17, 2009 | $0.34 | 1.22% | $27.65 |
| Sep 17, 2009 | $0.34 | 1.25% | $26.92 |
| Jun 11, 2009 | $0.48 | 2.38% | $20.27 |
| Mar 12, 2009 | $0.48 | 2.80% | $17.24 |
| Dec 18, 2008 | $0.48 | 1.93% | $25.04 |
| Sep 11, 2008 | $0.48 | 1.33% | $36.33 |
| Jun 12, 2008 | $0.48 | 1.34% | $36.13 |
| Mar 13, 2008 | $0.48 | 1.47% | $32.75 |
| Dec 20, 2007 | $0.48 | 1.54% | $31.36 |
| Sep 13, 2007 | $0.46 | 1.36% | $34.11 |
| Jun 14, 2007 | $0.46 | 1.16% | $39.95 |
| Mar 15, 2007 | $0.46 | 1.15% | $40.39 |
| Dec 20, 2006 | $0.46 | 1.10% | $42.21 |
| Sep 14, 2006 | $0.44 | 1.03% | $43.08 |
| Jun 15, 2006 | $0.44 | 1.17% | $37.72 |
| Sep 15, 2005 | $0.43 | 1.32% | $32.86 |
| Jun 15, 2005 | $0.43 | 1.37% | $31.63 |
| Mar 16, 2005 | $0.43 | 1.58% | $27.39 |
| Dec 15, 2004 | $0.43 | 1.43% | $30.31 |
| Sep 15, 2004 | $0.43 | 1.63% | $26.51 |
| Jun 16, 2004 | $0.43 | 1.77% | $24.39 |
| Mar 17, 2004 | $0.43 | 1.69% | $25.60 |
| Dec 17, 2003 | $0.43 | 1.74% | $24.90 |
| Sep 17, 2003 | $0.43 | 1.73% | $24.95 |
| Jun 18, 2003 | $0.43 | 1.96% | $22.09 |
| Mar 18, 2003 | $0.43 | 2.02% | $21.41 |
| Dec 18, 2002 | $0.43 | 2.12% | $20.38 |
| Sep 18, 2002 | $0.43 | 2.04% | $21.25 |
| Jun 18, 2002 | $0.43 | 1.80% | $24.07 |
| Mar 18, 2002 | $0.43 | 1.75% | $24.66 |
| Dec 18, 2001 | $0.43 | 1.82% | $23.78 |
| Sep 18, 2001 | $0.43 | 1.82% | $23.81 |
| Jun 18, 2001 | $0.41 | 1.71% | $23.89 |
| Mar 16, 2001 | $0.41 | 1.85% | $22.00 |
| Dec 15, 2000 | $0.41 | 1.79% | $22.79 |
| Sep 18, 2000 | $0.41 | 2.02% | $20.16 |
| Jun 16, 2000 | $0.38 | 1.91% | $19.91 |
| Mar 16, 2000 | $0.38 | 2.26% | $16.83 |
| Dec 16, 1999 | $0.38 | 2.23% | $17.06 |
| Sep 16, 1999 | $0.38 | 2.05% | $18.52 |
| Jun 16, 1999 | $0.35 | 1.84% | $19.34 |
| Mar 17, 1999 | $0.35 | 2.03% | $17.49 |
| Dec 16, 1998 | $0.35 | 2.04% | $17.44 |
| Sep 14, 1998 | $0.34 | 2.08% | $16.11 |
| Jun 24, 1998 | $0.34 | 1.76% | $19.00 |
| Mar 25, 1998 | $0.34 | 1.57% | $21.38 |
| Dec 11, 1997 | $0.34 | 1.54% | $21.73 |
| Sep 24, 1997 | $0.31 | 1.42% | $22.02 |
| Jun 25, 1997 | $0.31 | 1.58% | $19.74 |
| Mar 25, 1997 | $0.31 | 1.63% | $19.13 |
| Dec 24, 1996 | $0.31 | 1.75% | $17.86 |
| Sep 25, 1996 | $0.29 | 1.95% | $15.10 |
| Jun 26, 1996 | $0.29 | 2.12% | $13.94 |
| Mar 27, 1996 | $0.29 | 2.23% | $13.25 |
| Dec 27, 1995 | $0.29 | 2.27% | $12.98 |
| Sep 27, 1995 | $0.27 | 2.08% | $12.77 |
| Jun 28, 1995 | $0.27 | 2.24% | $11.82 |
Equity Residential Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies
| Company | Annual Amount | Current Yield | 3Y Avg Yield | 3Y Avg Amount | EX DIV. DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AvalonBay
AVB | $6.85 | 3.32% | 0.87% | $6.09 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| $2.73 | 3.96% | 1.00% | $2.42 | Mar 31, 2025 | |
Essex Property
ESS | $9.92 | 3.49% | 0.94% | $8.63 | Mar 31, 2025 |
Invitation Homes
INVH | $1.14 | 3.38% | 0.78% | $1.06 | Mar 27, 2025 |
Mid-America
MAA | $5.96 | 4.00% | 0.97% | $5.67 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Sun Communities
SUI | $3.76 | 2.98% | 0.70% | $3.69 | Mar 31, 2025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has Equity Residential been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- Equity Residential has been paying dividends for 30 years, from 1995 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $65.44 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was Equity Residential's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- Equity Residential's most recent dividend payment was $0.69 per share, with an ex-dividend date of March 31, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was Equity Residential's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- Equity Residential's highest annual dividend was paid in 2016, when the company distributed $12.50 per share across 5 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do Equity Residential's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Comparing Equity Residential's dividend payments, the company paid $1.98 per share in 2023 versus $2.04 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $0.06. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in Equity Residential have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, Equity Residential has paid a total of $32.71 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $5,089.47 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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