Elme Communities

ELME

Real Estate · REIT - Residential · Stock · quarterly payer

$1.76

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Forward Yield

—

Annual Dividend

$0.72

Payout Ratio

343%

5-Yr Growth

-9.7%

Ex-Date

Oct 23, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about ELME's dividend

Data as of Oct 18, 2026 · Source: SmarterDividends data

As of Oct 18, 2026, ELME's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (59 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
ELME last cut its regular dividend in 2022.
ELME's next ex-dividend date is Oct 23, 2026, with payment on Nov 6, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
As of Oct 18, 2026, ELME pays out 343% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
ELME's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 9.7% a year over the past five years.
Elme Communities (ELME) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Elme Communities (ELME) has raised its regular dividend 26 times and cut it 2 times across the 156 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 5.9% increase to $0.180 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 21, 2023. The last cut went ex-dividend on Sep 21, 2021.

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SmarterDividends, "ELME Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/ELME

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Elme Communities (ELME) yields — ($0.72 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (59/100).

Is ELME a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Elme Communities (ELME) pays a quarterly dividend yielding — ($0.72/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

Risks

Cut its dividend in 2022
Elevated payout ratio (343%)
Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield: —
Payout Ratio: 343%
Annual Dividend: $0.72
5-Yr Avg Growth: -9.7%
Ex-Dividend Date: Oct 23, 2026
Years of Growth: 0
Frequency: quarterly
Beta: 0.81
Market Cap: $156.4M
P/E Ratio: —
5-Yr Total Return: -93%
52-Week Range: $1.26 – $17.68
Dividend Safety: C · 59/100
Ever Cut?: Yes (2022)

ELME dividend raises and cuts

Elme Communities (ELME) has raised its regular dividend 26 times and cut it 2 times across the 156 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 5.9% increase to $0.180 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 21, 2023. The last cut went ex-dividend on Sep 21, 2021.

Ex-date	Change	Old → new	Move
Mar 21, 2023	Raise	$0.170 → $0.180	+5.9%
Sep 21, 2021	Cut	$0.300 → $0.170	−43.3%
Sep 12, 2012	Cut	$0.434 → $0.300	−30.9%
Dec 13, 2010	Raise	$0.433 → $0.434	+0.2%
Jun 12, 2008	Raise	$0.423 → $0.433	+2.4%
Jun 12, 2007	Raise	$0.413 → $0.423	+2.4%
Jun 13, 2006	Raise	$0.403 → $0.413	+2.5%
Jun 14, 2005	Raise	$0.393 → $0.403	+2.5%
Jun 14, 2004	Raise	$0.373 → $0.393	+5.4%
Jun 12, 2003	Raise	$0.353 → $0.373	+5.7%
Jun 11, 2002	Raise	$0.333 → $0.353	+6.0%
Jun 12, 2001	Raise	$0.313 → $0.333	+6.4%

Show all 28 changes since 1987

Ex-date	Change	Old → new	Move
Jun 13, 2000	Raise	$0.293 → $0.313	+6.8%
Sep 13, 1999	Raise	$0.292 → $0.293	+0.3%
Jun 11, 1999	Raise	$0.280 → $0.292	+4.3%
Jun 12, 1998	Raise	$0.270 → $0.280	+3.7%
Jun 12, 1997	Raise	$0.260 → $0.270	+3.8%
Jun 12, 1996	Raise	$0.250 → $0.260	+4.0%
Jun 14, 1995	Raise	$0.240 → $0.250	+4.2%
Mar 13, 1995	Raise	$0.230 → $0.240	+4.3%
Dec 10, 1993	Raise	$0.220 → $0.232	+5.5%
Mar 11, 1993	Raise	$0.210 → $0.220	+4.8%
Jun 9, 1992	Raise	$0.207 → $0.210	+1.6%
Dec 3, 1991	Raise	$0.193 → $0.207	+6.9%
Dec 3, 1990	Raise	$0.180 → $0.193	+7.4%
Dec 1, 1989	Raise	$0.167 → $0.180	+8.0%
Mar 6, 1989	Raise	$0.156 → $0.167	+7.1%
Dec 3, 1987	Raise	$0.142 → $0.156	+9.4%

Every ELME payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)

ELME ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 23, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →ELME dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ELME a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Elme Communities (ELME) pays a quarterly dividend yielding — ($0.72/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is ELME's dividend safe?

ELME has a dividend-safety grade of C (59/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2022, debt and yield-versus-history.

Is ELME a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data ELME screens as "yes, with caveats". Elme Communities (ELME) pays a quarterly dividend yielding — ($0.72/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will ELME cut its dividend?

ELME earns a dividend-safety grade of C (59/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2022). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does ELME pay a dividend?

Yes. Elme Communities pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.72 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly —.

What is ELME's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ELME's forward dividend yield is —, based on a $0.72 annual dividend and a $1.76 share price.

What is ELME's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ELME pays $0.72 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is ELME's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ELME's payout ratio is 343% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has ELME grown its dividend?

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

When is the next ELME ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for ELME is Oct 23, 2026.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Dividend History

Full ELME dividend history →

Ex-Date	Pay Date	Amount	Type
Jan 8, 2026	—	$14.6700	regular
Sep 17, 2025	Oct 3, 2025	$0.1800	regular
Jun 17, 2025	Jul 3, 2025	$0.1800	regular
Mar 19, 2025	Apr 3, 2025	$0.1800	regular
Dec 19, 2024	Jan 6, 2025	$0.1800	regular
Sep 19, 2024	Oct 3, 2024	$0.1800	regular
Jun 20, 2024	Jul 3, 2024	$0.1800	regular
Mar 19, 2024	Apr 3, 2024	$0.1800	regular
Dec 20, 2023	Jan 4, 2024	$0.1800	regular
Sep 19, 2023	Oct 4, 2023	$0.1800	regular
Jun 21, 2023	Jul 6, 2023	$0.1800	regular
Mar 21, 2023	Apr 5, 2023	$0.1800	regular
Dec 21, 2022	Jan 5, 2023	$0.1700	regular
Sep 20, 2022	Oct 5, 2022	$0.1700	regular