Is Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc a good dividend stock?

Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (ELS) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 3.27%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is ELS's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for ELS stock is currently 3.27%.

How much does ELS pay in dividends per year?

Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc pays an annual dividend of $2.1150 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does ELS pay dividends?

ELS stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is ELS's dividend growing?

Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc's 3-year dividend CAGR is 7.56%.

ELS Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (ELS) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 3.27% as of Jun 29, 2026. It pays $2.12 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 8.47% 5-year compound annual rate.

12.55B

Market cap

23.19x

Current P/E

31.95x

Forward P/E

3.27%

Dividend yield

$2.12

ELS dividend

Dividend safety

Moderate

Dividend coverage is moderate for ELS — it pays out about 76% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	37.63%
Operating margin	33.82%
Pretax margin	26.04%
Net margin	25.24%
Effective tax rate	-0.82%
ROA	6.73%
ROE	22.12%
D/E	1.92x
Interest coverage ratio	3.87x

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ELS valuation

P/E	23.19x
P/S	7.87x
P/B	7.08x
P/CF	21.76x
P/FCF	21.09x
P/OCF	21.76x
PEG	-10.66x
EV multiple	14.33x

About

Based in Chicago, Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. operates as a self-managed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). As of January 25, 2021, its extensive portfolio includes 423 quality properties located across 33 U. S. states and British Columbia, collectively comprising 161,229 sites.