Is Equity Residential a good dividend stock?

Equity Residential (EQR) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 4.04%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is EQR's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for EQR stock is currently 4.04%.

How much does EQR pay in dividends per year?

Equity Residential pays an annual dividend of $2.7900 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does EQR pay dividends?

EQR stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is EQR's dividend growing?

Equity Residential's 3-year dividend CAGR is 2.71%.

EQR Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Equity Residential

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Equity Residential (EQR) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 4.04% as of Jul 17, 2026. It pays $2.79 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 2.96% 5-year compound annual rate.

25.86B

Market cap

21.04x

Current P/E

51.81x

Forward P/E

4.04%

Dividend yield

$2.79

EQR dividend

Dividend safety

Moderate

Dividend coverage is moderate for EQR — it pays out about 85% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	46.32%
Operating margin	36.33%
Pretax margin	37.36%
Net margin	36.12%
Effective tax rate	0.57%
ROA	5.40%
ROE	10.14%
D/E	0.80x
Interest coverage ratio	4.75x

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EQR valuation

P/E	21.04x
P/S	7.15x
P/B	2.02x
P/CF	13.51x
P/FCF	17.20x
P/OCF	13.51x
PEG	-6.76x
EV multiple	5.75x

About

Equity Residential is committed to cultivating vibrant living environments where residents can flourish. This S&P 500 firm specializes in the acquisition, development, and ongoing management of rental properties, strategically located within or near thriving metropolitan areas that attract desirable, long-term tenants. The company's substantial portfolio includes ownership or investment in 305 properties, comprising a total of 78,568 apartment units, situated in key markets such as Boston, New York, Washington, D.