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DEI

Douglas Emmett, Inc.

DEI

Real Estate · REIT - Office · Stock · quarterly payer

$9.76

Fairly valued · -12% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

7.79%

Annual Dividend

$0.76

Payout Ratio

844%

5-Yr Growth

-7.5%

Ex-Date

Sep 30, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about DEI's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Douglas Emmett, Inc. (DEI) has a forward dividend yield of 7.79%, based on an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and a share price of $9.76.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, DEI's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is D (46 out of 100), which rates the dividend as unsafe.
  • DEI last cut its regular dividend in 2023.
  • DEI's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 30, 2026, for a dividend of $0.19 per share.
  • DEI's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 7.5% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, DEI's 7.79% yield is 66% above its five-year average yield of 4.69%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for DEI is $8.63 per share, 12% below the $9.76 share price, so DEI screens as fairly valued.
  • Douglas Emmett, Inc. (DEI) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Douglas Emmett, Inc. (DEI) has raised its regular dividend 12 times and cut it 2 times across the 80 payments on record since 2006. Its most recent change was a 32.1% cut to $0.190 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 29, 2022.
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SmarterDividends, "DEI Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/DEI

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Douglas Emmett, Inc. (DEI) yields 7.79% ($0.76 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of D (46/100).

Is DEI a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Douglas Emmett, Inc. (DEI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.79% ($0.76/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2023
    • Elevated payout ratio (844%)
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years
    • Below-average dividend safety score

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    7.79%
    Payout Ratio
    844%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.76
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -7.5%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Sep 30, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    1.21
    Market Cap
    $2.0B
    P/E Ratio
    —
    5-Yr Total Return
    -70%
    52-Week Range
    $9.04 – $13.67
    Dividend Safety
    D · 46/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2023)

    DEI dividend raises and cuts

    Douglas Emmett, Inc. (DEI) has raised its regular dividend 12 times and cut it 2 times across the 80 payments on record since 2006. Its most recent change was a 32.1% cut to $0.190 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 29, 2022.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Dec 29, 2022Cut$0.280 → $0.190−32.1%
    Dec 30, 2019Raise$0.260 → $0.280+7.7%
    Dec 28, 2018Raise$0.250 → $0.260+4.0%
    Dec 28, 2017Raise$0.230 → $0.250+8.7%
    Dec 28, 2016Raise$0.220 → $0.230+4.5%
    Dec 28, 2015Raise$0.210 → $0.220+4.8%
    Dec 26, 2014Raise$0.200 → $0.210+5.0%
    Dec 26, 2013Raise$0.180 → $0.200+11.1%
    Dec 27, 2012Raise$0.150 → $0.180+20.0%
    Mar 28, 2012Raise$0.130 → $0.150+15.4%
    Jun 28, 2011Raise$0.100 → $0.130+30.0%
    Mar 27, 2009Cut$0.188 → $0.100−46.8%
    Show all 14 changes since 2007
    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Mar 27, 2008Raise$0.175 → $0.188+7.4%
    Mar 28, 2007Raise$0.120 → $0.175+45.8%
    Every DEI payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    DEI ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 30, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →DEI dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is DEI a good dividend stock?

    Mixed. Douglas Emmett, Inc. (DEI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.79% ($0.76/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

    Is DEI undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, DEI's fair value is about $8.63 versus a $9.76 share price — so it looks fairly valued (-12% vs. fair value).

    Is DEI's dividend safe?

    DEI has a dividend-safety grade of D (46/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2023, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is DEI's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for DEI is about $8.63 per share, about 12% below the current $9.76 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is DEI a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data DEI screens as "mixed" and fairly valued. Douglas Emmett, Inc. (DEI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.79% ($0.76/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will DEI cut its dividend?

    DEI earns a dividend-safety grade of D (46/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2023). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does DEI pay a dividend?

    Yes. Douglas Emmett, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.76 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 7.79%.

    What is DEI's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, DEI's forward dividend yield is 7.79%, based on a $0.76 annual dividend and a $9.76 share price.

    What is DEI's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, DEI pays $0.76 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

    What is DEI's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, DEI's payout ratio is 844% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has DEI grown its dividend?

    DEI does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

    When is the next DEI ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, DEI's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 30, 2026, for $0.19 per share.

    Income Calculator

    At $0.76 / yr per share

    Per payment (quarterly)$19.00
    Annual$76.00
    Monthly avg$6.33

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