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FRT

Federal Realty Investment Trust

FRT38 yrs growth

Real Estate · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

3.74%

Annual Dividend

$4.52

Payout Ratio

78%

5-Yr Growth

0.8%

Ex-Date

Jul 1, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

FRT Dividend Safety Score

83/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak20 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2005
Earnings payout coverage78% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.38
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 FRT a good dividend stock?

Yes

Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.74% ($4.52/yr), with 38 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

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 38 consecutive years of growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2005

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.74%
Payout Ratio
78%
Annual Dividend
$4.52
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.8%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jul 1, 2026
Years of Growth
38
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.94
Market Cap
$10.5B
P/E Ratio
20.9
5-Yr Total Return
4%
52-Week Range
$89.99 – $122.45
Dividend Safety
A · 83/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2005)
FRT ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jul 1, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $4.52 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$113.00
Annual$452.00
Monthly avg$37.67