Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) Dividend

Federal Realty Investment Trust · Real Estate · REIT - Retail · quarterly payer

$112.58

As of Nov 8, 2026, Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) pays a quarterly dividend of $1.16 per share, or $4.64 a year, a 4.12% yield at its $112.58 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Jan 4, 2027, paid Jan 15, 2027. It has raised its dividend 18 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of A.

Forward Yield

4.12%

Annual Dividend

$4.64

Payout Ratio

91%

5-Yr Growth

1.0%

Ex-Date

Jan 4, 2027

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about FRT's dividend

Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Source: SmarterDividends data

As of Nov 8, 2026, Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) has a forward dividend yield of 4.12%, based on an annual dividend of $4.64 per share and a share price of $112.58.
As of Nov 8, 2026, FRT's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (82 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
By SmarterDividends' count, Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years as of Nov 8, 2026.
FRT last cut its regular dividend in 2005.
FRT's next ex-dividend date is Jan 4, 2027, with payment on Jan 15, 2027. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
As of Nov 8, 2026, FRT pays out 91% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
FRT's dividend has grown at an average rate of 1.0% a year over the past five years.
As of Nov 8, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for FRT is $62.89 per share, 44% below the $112.58 share price, so FRT screens as overvalued.
Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) has raised its regular dividend 39 times and cut it 0 times across the 157 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 2.7% increase to $1.16 per share, going ex-dividend on Oct 1, 2026.
Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) has declared its first higher dividend of the year in August in 5 of the last 5 years; its most recent raise, 2.7%, was declared on Jul 31, 2026.

Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "FRT Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/FRT

Is FRT a good dividend stock?

Yes

Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.12% ($4.64/yr), with 18 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

18 consecutive years of dividend growth
Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

Cut its dividend in 2005
Elevated payout ratio (91%)
Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield: 4.12%
Payout Ratio: 91%
Annual Dividend: $4.64
5-Yr Avg Growth: 1.0%
Ex-Dividend Date: Jan 4, 2027
Years of Growth: 18
Frequency: quarterly
Beta: 0.95
Market Cap: $9.7B
P/E Ratio: 22.5
5-Yr Total Return: -8%
52-Week Range: $95.14 – $128.21
Dividend Safety: A · 82/100
Ever Cut?: Yes (2005)

FRT dividend raises and cuts

Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) has raised its regular dividend 39 times and cut it 0 times across the 157 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 2.7% increase to $1.16 per share, going ex-dividend on Oct 1, 2026.

Ex-date	Change	Old → new	Move
Oct 1, 2026	Raise	$1.13 → $1.16	+2.7%
Oct 1, 2025	Raise	$1.10 → $1.13	+2.7%
Oct 1, 2024	Raise	$1.09 → $1.10	+0.9%
Sep 21, 2023	Raise	$1.08 → $1.09	+0.9%
Sep 21, 2022	Raise	$1.07 → $1.08	+0.9%
Sep 21, 2021	Raise	$1.06 → $1.07	+0.9%
Sep 21, 2020	Raise	$1.05 → $1.06	+1.0%
Sep 20, 2019	Raise	$1.02 → $1.05	+2.9%
Sep 20, 2018	Raise	$1.00 → $1.02	+2.0%
Sep 21, 2017	Raise	$0.980 → $1.00	+2.0%
Sep 20, 2016	Raise	$0.940 → $0.980	+4.3%
Sep 18, 2015	Raise	$0.870 → $0.940	+8.0%

Show all 39 changes since 1988

Ex-date	Change	Old → new	Move
Sep 18, 2014	Raise	$0.780 → $0.870	+11.5%
Sep 19, 2013	Raise	$0.730 → $0.780	+6.8%
Sep 19, 2012	Raise	$0.690 → $0.730	+5.8%
Sep 20, 2011	Raise	$0.670 → $0.690	+3.0%
Sep 21, 2010	Raise	$0.660 → $0.670	+1.5%
Sep 21, 2009	Raise	$0.650 → $0.660	+1.5%
Sep 19, 2008	Raise	$0.610 → $0.650	+6.6%
Sep 19, 2007	Raise	$0.575 → $0.610	+6.1%
Sep 20, 2006	Raise	$0.555 → $0.575	+3.6%
Jun 21, 2005	Raise	$0.505 → $0.555	+9.9%
Sep 22, 2004	Raise	$0.490 → $0.505	+3.1%
Sep 23, 2003	Raise	$0.485 → $0.490	+1.0%
Sep 24, 2002	Raise	$0.480 → $0.485	+1.0%
Oct 3, 2001	Raise	$0.470 → $0.480	+2.1%
Sep 28, 2000	Raise	$0.450 → $0.470	+4.4%
Oct 4, 1999	Raise	$0.440 → $0.450	+2.3%
Sep 23, 1998	Raise	$0.430 → $0.440	+2.3%
Sep 23, 1997	Raise	$0.420 → $0.430	+2.4%
Sep 24, 1996	Raise	$0.410 → $0.420	+2.4%
Sep 21, 1995	Raise	$0.395 → $0.410	+3.8%
Sep 20, 1994	Raise	$0.390 → $0.395	+1.3%
Sep 20, 1993	Raise	$0.385 → $0.390	+1.3%
Dec 28, 1992	Raise	$0.380 → $0.385	+1.3%
Sep 19, 1991	Raise	$0.370 → $0.380	+2.7%
Sep 19, 1990	Raise	$0.350 → $0.370	+5.7%
Jun 20, 1989	Raise	$0.330 → $0.350	+6.1%
Sep 20, 1988	Raise	$0.300 → $0.330	+10.0%

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

FRT ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jan 4, 2027 · full ex-dividend historyView →FRT dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →FRT dividend calculator100 shares pay $464.00 a year, $116.00 each quarterCalculate →FRT total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FRT a good dividend stock?

Yes. Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.12% ($4.64/yr), with 18 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is FRT undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, FRT's fair value is about $62.89 versus a $112.58 share price — so it looks overvalued (-44% vs. fair value).

Is FRT's dividend safe?

FRT has a dividend-safety grade of A (82/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 18-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2005, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is FRT's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for FRT is about $62.89 per share, about 44% below the current $112.58 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is FRT a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data FRT screens as "yes" and overvalued. Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.12% ($4.64/yr), with 18 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will FRT cut its dividend?

FRT earns a dividend-safety grade of A (82/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2005). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does FRT pay a dividend?

Yes. Federal Realty Investment Trust pays a quarterly dividend of about $4.64 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.12%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of FRT pay?

At $4.64 per share a year, 100 shares of FRT pay $464.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $116.00 each quarter. Buying them costs about $11,258 at the Nov 8, 2026 price.

What is FRT's dividend yield?

As of Nov 8, 2026, FRT's forward dividend yield is 4.12%, based on a $4.64 annual dividend and a $112.58 share price.

What is FRT's dividend per share?

As of Nov 8, 2026, FRT pays $4.64 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is FRT's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 8, 2026, FRT's payout ratio is 91% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has FRT grown its dividend?

As of Nov 8, 2026, FRT has increased its dividend for 18 consecutive years.

When is the next FRT ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 8, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for FRT is Jan 4, 2027.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Dividend History

Full FRT dividend history →

Ex-Date	Pay Date	Amount	Type
Oct 1, 2026	Oct 15, 2026	$1.1600	regular
Jul 1, 2026	Jul 15, 2026	$1.1300	regular
Apr 1, 2026	Apr 15, 2026	$1.1300	regular
Jan 2, 2026	Jan 15, 2026	$1.1300	regular
Oct 1, 2025	Oct 15, 2025	$1.1300	regular
Jul 1, 2025	Jul 15, 2025	$1.1000	regular
Apr 1, 2025	Apr 15, 2025	$1.1000	regular
Jan 2, 2025	Jan 15, 2025	$1.1000	regular
Oct 1, 2024	Oct 15, 2024	$1.1000	regular
Jun 21, 2024	Jul 15, 2024	$1.0900	regular
Mar 12, 2024	Apr 15, 2024	$1.0900	regular
Dec 29, 2023	Jan 16, 2024	$1.0900	regular
Sep 21, 2023	Oct 16, 2023	$1.0900	regular
Jun 21, 2023	Jul 17, 2023	$1.0800	regular