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UMH

UMH Properties, Inc.

UMH

Real Estate · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

5.97%

Annual Dividend

$0.90

Payout Ratio

900%

5-Yr Growth

4.6%

Ex-Date

May 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

UMH Dividend Safety Score

77/ 100
Grade B

Safe

Dividend-growth streak17 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2008
Earnings payout coverage900% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.85
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 UMH a good dividend stock?

Yes

UMH Properties, Inc. (UMH) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.97% ($0.90/yr), with 17 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • 17 consecutive years of dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2008
  • Elevated payout ratio (900%)
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
5.97%
Payout Ratio
900%
Annual Dividend
$0.90
5-Yr Avg Growth
4.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 15, 2026
Years of Growth
17
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.95
Market Cap
$1.3B
P/E Ratio
150.7
5-Yr Total Return
-30%
52-Week Range
$13.93 – $17.44
Dividend Safety
B · 77/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2008)
UMH ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.90 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$22.50
Annual$90.00
Monthly avg$7.50