IRT Dividend History & Yield

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. · NYSE

Stock Real Estate Quarterly payer REIT
$15.91
-1.12% today
as of Sep 8, 2026
TTM yield
4.34%
$0.69/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
4.53%
$0.72/share indicated annual rate
Annual dividend
$0.72
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.18
per share, every quarter
Frequency
Quarterly
4 payments a year
Next ex-dividend date
Sep 25, 2026 Estimated
in 17 days
Next pay date
Oct 9, 2026
in 31 days
Last ex-dividend date
Jun 26, 2026
$0.18 per share
Payout ratio
n/a
REIT: use FFO payout instead
Market cap
3.8B
P/E 88.4
5y dividend CAGR
+7.5%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
1 yr
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
13.0
since Aug 30, 2013
1y total return
-8.3%
price -12.1% + dividends 3.8%

Upcoming dividend payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 (in 17 days) Oct 9, 2026 $0.18 $18.00 Estimated
Fri, Dec 25, 2026 (in 108 days) Jan 8, 2027 $0.18 $18.00 Estimated
Fri, Mar 26, 2027 (in 199 days) Apr 9, 2027 $0.18 $18.00 Estimated
Fri, Jun 25, 2027 (in 290 days) Jul 9, 2027 $0.18 $18.00 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IRT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.72 per share.

Dividend payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Sep 28, 2017 to Jun 26, 2026; most recent $0.18$0.00$0.10$0.20Sep 28, 2017: $0.06Sep '17Oct 30, 2017: $0.06Nov 29, 2017: $0.06Dec 28, 2017: $0.06Apr 3, 2018: $0.18Jul 5, 2018: $0.18Jul '18Oct 4, 2018: $0.18Dec 26, 2018: $0.18Mar 28, 2019: $0.18Jun 27, 2019: $0.18Sep 26, 2019: $0.18Sep '19Dec 24, 2019: $0.18Apr 1, 2020: $0.18Jul 1, 2020: $0.12Oct 1, 2020: $0.12Dec 29, 2020: $0.12Dec '20Mar 31, 2021: $0.12Jul 1, 2021: $0.12Sep 30, 2021: $0.12Dec 16, 2021: $0.099Dec 29, 2021: $0.021Dec '21Mar 31, 2022: $0.12Jun 30, 2022: $0.14Sep 28, 2022: $0.14Sep 29, 2022: $0.14Dec 29, 2022: $0.14Dec '22Mar 30, 2023: $0.14Jun 29, 2023: $0.16Sep 28, 2023: $0.16Dec 28, 2023: $0.16Mar 27, 2024: $0.16Mar '24Jun 28, 2024: $0.16Sep 30, 2024: $0.16Dec 31, 2024: $0.16Mar 28, 2025: $0.16Jun 27, 2025: $0.17Jun '25Sep 30, 2025: $0.17Dec 31, 2025: $0.17Mar 27, 2026: $0.17Jun 26, 2026: $0.18

Annual dividends per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2017 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$0.40$0.802017: $0.72$0.7220172018: $0.72$0.7220182019: $0.72$0.7220192020: $0.54$0.5420202021: $0.48$0.4820212022: $0.68$0.6820222023: $0.62$0.6220232024: $0.64$0.6420242025: $0.67$0.6720252026 (YTD): $0.35$0.352026 YTD

How much IRT do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month1,667$26,517$1,200
$500 / month8,334$132,583$6,000
$1,000 / month16,667$265,167$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 4.53%. $10,000 in IRT would currently pay about $453 a year ($38 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

IRT dividend history

Show recent only
Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Jun 26, 2026 $0.18 +5.9%
Mar 27, 2026 $0.17 +0.0%
Dec 31, 2025 $0.17 +0.0%
Sep 30, 2025 $0.17 +0.0%
Jun 27, 2025 $0.17 +6.2%
Mar 28, 2025 $0.16 +0.0%
Dec 31, 2024 $0.16 +0.0%
Sep 30, 2024 $0.16 +0.0%
Jun 28, 2024 $0.16 +0.0%
Mar 27, 2024 $0.16 +0.0%
Dec 28, 2023 $0.16 +0.0%
Sep 28, 2023 $0.16 +0.0%
Jun 29, 2023 $0.16 +14.3%
Mar 30, 2023 $0.14 +0.0%
Dec 29, 2022 $0.14 +0.0%
Sep 29, 2022 $0.14 +0.0%
Sep 28, 2022 $0.14 +0.0%
Jun 30, 2022 $0.14 +16.7%
Mar 31, 2022 $0.12 +471.4%
Dec 29, 2021 $0.021 -78.8%
Dec 16, 2021 $0.099 -17.5%
Sep 30, 2021 $0.12 +0.0%
Jul 1, 2021 $0.12 +0.0%
Mar 31, 2021 $0.12 +0.0%
Dec 29, 2020 $0.12 +0.0%
Oct 1, 2020 $0.12 +0.0%
Jul 1, 2020 $0.12 -33.3%
Apr 1, 2020 $0.18 +0.0%
Dec 24, 2019 $0.18 +0.0%
Sep 26, 2019 $0.18 +0.0%
Jun 27, 2019 $0.18 +0.0%
Mar 28, 2019 $0.18 +0.0%
Dec 26, 2018 $0.18 +0.0%
Oct 4, 2018 $0.18 +0.0%
Jul 5, 2018 $0.18 +0.0%
Apr 3, 2018 $0.18 +200.0%
Dec 28, 2017 $0.06 +0.0%
Nov 29, 2017 $0.06 +0.0%
Oct 30, 2017 $0.06 +0.0%
Sep 28, 2017 $0.06 +0.0%
Aug 29, 2017 $0.06 +0.0%
Jul 27, 2017 $0.06 +0.0%
Jun 28, 2017 $0.06 +0.0%
May 26, 2017 $0.06 +0.0%
Apr 26, 2017 $0.06 +0.0%
Mar 29, 2017 $0.06 +0.0%
Feb 24, 2017 $0.06 +0.0%
Jan 27, 2017 $0.06 +0.0%
Dec 28, 2016 $0.06 +0.0%
Nov 28, 2016 $0.06 +0.0%
Oct 27, 2016 $0.06 +0.0%
Sep 28, 2016 $0.06 +0.0%
Aug 29, 2016 $0.06 +0.0%
Jul 27, 2016 $0.06 +0.0%
Jun 28, 2016 $0.06 +0.0%
May 26, 2016 $0.06 +0.0%
Apr 27, 2016 $0.06 +0.0%
Mar 29, 2016 $0.06 +0.0%
Feb 25, 2016 $0.06 +0.0%
Jan 27, 2016 $0.06 +0.0%
Dec 29, 2015 $0.06 +0.0%
Nov 25, 2015 $0.06 +0.0%
Oct 28, 2015 $0.06 +130.8%
Sep 28, 2015 $0.026 -23.5%
Sep 11, 2015 $0.034 -43.3%
Aug 27, 2015 $0.06 +0.0%
Jul 29, 2015 $0.06 +0.0%
Jun 26, 2015 $0.06 +0.0%
May 27, 2015 $0.06 +0.0%
Apr 28, 2015 $0.06 +0.0%
Mar 27, 2015 $0.06 +0.0%
Feb 25, 2015 $0.06 +0.0%
Jan 28, 2015 $0.06 +0.0%
Dec 29, 2014 $0.06 +0.0%
Nov 25, 2014 $0.06 +0.0%
Oct 29, 2014 $0.06 +0.0%
Sep 26, 2014 $0.06 +0.0%
Aug 27, 2014 $0.06 +0.0%
Jul 29, 2014 $0.06 +0.0%
Jun 26, 2014 $0.06 +0.0%
May 28, 2014 $0.06 +0.0%
Apr 28, 2014 $0.06 +0.0%
Mar 27, 2014 $0.06 +0.0%
Feb 26, 2014 $0.06 +0.0%
Jan 29, 2014 $0.06 +13.2%
Dec 27, 2013 $0.053 +0.0%
Nov 26, 2013 $0.053 +0.0%
Oct 29, 2013 $0.053 +0.0%
Sep 26, 2013 $0.053 +0.0%
Aug 30, 2013 $0.053

Payout risk check

Yield-trap heuristicLow risk

IRT scores 20/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).

1 warning flag raised:

  • Payment was cut within the last 5 years

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 Independence Realty Trust, Inc.

Independence Realty Trust, Inc., an S&P 400 MidCap Company, is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates multifamily communities across non-gateway U.S. markets. IRT's investment strategy is focused on gaining scale near major employment centers within key amenity rich submarkets that offer good school districts and high-quality retail. IRT's main investment objective is to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns to shareholders through diligent portfolio management, strong operational performance, and a consistent return on capital through distributions and capital appreciation. Independence Realty Trust, Inc. was established in 2009 and is incorporated in Maryland.

Sector: Real Estate. Industry: REIT - Residential. First dividend on our records: Aug 30, 2013. 90 payments tracked.

IRT dividend FAQ

When is IRT's next ex-dividend date?

IRT's next ex-dividend date is Sep 25, 2026 (in 17 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.18 per share, expected on Oct 9, 2026.

How often does IRT pay dividends?

IRT pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.18 per share with an ex-date of Jun 26, 2026.

What is IRT's dividend yield?

IRT's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 4.34%, based on $0.69 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $15.91. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.72 per share, is 4.53%.

How much does IRT pay per share?

IRT pays about $0.18 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.72 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $72.00 a year.

Has IRT grown or cut its dividend?

IRT has raised its annual dividend for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.5% a year (+6.2% over the last year). IRT did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.

How many shares of IRT do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 4.53%, you would need about 1,667 shares of IRT (roughly $26,517 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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