ELS Dividend History & Yield
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 (in 17 days) | Oct 9, 2026 | $0.543 | $54.30 | Declared |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 (in 108 days) | Jan 8, 2027 | $0.543 | $54.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 (in 199 days) | Apr 9, 2027 | $0.543 | $54.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 25, 2027 (in 290 days) | Jul 9, 2027 | $0.543 | $54.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ELS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.172 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much ELS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 553 | $34,160 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,763 | $170,801 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,525 | $341,602 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.51%. $10,000 in ELS would currently pay about $351 a year ($29 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ELS dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | — | $0.543 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2026 | — | $0.543 | +5.4% |
| Dec 26, 2025 | — | $0.515 | +0.0% |
| Sep 26, 2025 | — | $0.515 | +0.0% |
| Jun 27, 2025 | — | $0.515 | +0.0% |
| Mar 28, 2025 | — | $0.515 | +7.7% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $0.478 | +0.0% |
| Sep 27, 2024 | — | $0.478 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $0.478 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | — | $0.478 | +6.7% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.448 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | — | $0.448 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | — | $0.448 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | — | $0.448 | +9.3% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $0.41 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | — | $0.41 | +0.0% |
| Jun 23, 2022 | — | $0.41 | +0.0% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $0.41 | +12.9% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.363 | +0.0% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.363 | +0.0% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.363 | +0.0% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.363 | +5.8% |
| Dec 23, 2020 | — | $0.343 | +0.0% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.343 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
ELS scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. is a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust. As of June 30, 2026, they own or have an interest in 453 properties in 35 states and British Columbia consisting of 173,419 sites. Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. is headquartered in Chicago. Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. was incorporated in 1992 in Maryland and based in Chicago, Illinois.
Sector: Real Estate. Industry: REIT - Residential. First dividend on our records: Mar 22, 1993. 134 payments tracked.
ELS dividend FAQ
When is ELS's next ex-dividend date?
ELS's next ex-dividend date is Sep 25, 2026 (in 17 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.543 per share, expected on Oct 9, 2026.
How often does ELS pay dividends?
ELS pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.543 per share with an ex-date of Jun 26, 2026.
What is ELS's dividend yield?
ELS's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.42%, based on $2.116 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $61.83. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.172 per share, is 3.51%.
How much does ELS pay per share?
ELS pays about $0.543 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.172 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $217.20 a year.
Has ELS grown or cut its dividend?
ELS has raised its annual dividend for 15 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 8.4% a year (+6.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of ELS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.51%, you would need about 553 shares of ELS (roughly $34,160 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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