EastGroup Properties, Inc.
EGP33 yrs growthReal Estate · Stock · quarterly payer
$198.42
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
3.12%
Annual Dividend
$6.20
Payout Ratio
110%
5-Yr Growth
13.9%
Ex-Date
Jun 30, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
EGP Dividend Safety Score
88/ 100
Grade A
Very Safe
Dividend-growth streak33 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 1992
Earnings payout coverage110% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.46
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Is EGP a good dividend stock?
YesEastGroup Properties, Inc. (EGP) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.12% ($6.20/yr), with 33 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Advantages
- Dividend Aristocrat — 33 consecutive years of growth
- Strong 13.9% 5-yr dividend growth
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 1992
- Elevated payout ratio (110%)
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 3.12%
- Payout Ratio
- 110%
- Annual Dividend
- $6.20
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 13.9%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Jun 30, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 33
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 1.05
- Market Cap
- $10.7B
- P/E Ratio
- 36.1
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 22%
- 52-Week Range
- $159.37 – $207.72
- Dividend Safety
- A · 88/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (1992)
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $1.5500 | regular |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $1.5500 | regular |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $1.5500 | regular |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $1.4000 | regular |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $1.4000 | regular |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $1.4000 | regular |
| Sep 30, 2024 | — | $1.4000 | regular |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $1.2700 | regular |
| Mar 27, 2024 | — | $1.2700 | regular |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $1.2700 | regular |
| Sep 28, 2023 | — | $1.2700 | regular |
| Jun 29, 2023 | — | $1.2500 | regular |
| Mar 30, 2023 | — | $1.2500 | regular |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $1.2500 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $6.20 / yr per share
Per payment (quarterly)$155.00
Annual$620.00
Monthly avg$51.67
