BFS Dividend History & Yield
Saul Centers, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 (in 81 days) | Jan 28, 2027 | $0.59 | $59.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 15, 2027 (in 172 days) | Apr 29, 2027 | $0.59 | $59.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 15, 2027 (in 263 days) | Jul 29, 2027 | $0.59 | $59.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Oct 14, 2027 (in 354 days) | Oct 28, 2027 | $0.59 | $59.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BFS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.36 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much BFS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 509 | $14,924 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,543 | $74,619 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,085 | $149,237 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 8.04%. $10,000 in BFS would currently pay about $804 a year ($67 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BFS dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | — | $0.59 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | — | $0.59 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | — | $0.59 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2026 | — | $0.59 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | — | $0.59 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | — | $0.59 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | — | $0.59 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2025 | — | $0.59 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2024 | — | $0.59 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2024 | — | $0.59 | +0.0% |
| Apr 12, 2024 | — | $0.59 | +0.0% |
| Jan 12, 2024 | — | $0.59 | +0.0% |
| Oct 13, 2023 | — | $0.59 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2023 | — | $0.59 | +0.0% |
| Apr 14, 2023 | — | $0.59 | +0.0% |
| Jan 13, 2023 | — | $0.59 | +0.0% |
| Oct 14, 2022 | — | $0.59 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2022 | — | $0.59 | +3.5% |
| Apr 13, 2022 | — | $0.57 | +0.0% |
| Jan 13, 2022 | — | $0.57 | +3.6% |
| Oct 14, 2021 | — | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2021 | — | $0.55 | +3.8% |
| Apr 14, 2021 | — | $0.53 | +0.0% |
| Jan 14, 2021 | — | $0.53 | +0.0% |
BFS dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to BFS's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
BFS scores 10/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Yield above 7%
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 Saul Centers, Inc.
Saul Centers, Inc. is a self-managed, self-administered equity REIT. Saul Centers currently operates and manages a real estate portfolio comprised of 62 properties, which includes (a) 59 community and neighborhood shopping centers and mixed-use properties with approximately 10.6 million square feet of leasable area and (b) three non-operating land and development properties. Over 85% of the Saul Centers' property operating income is generated by properties in the Washington, DC/Baltimore metropolitan area. Saul Centers, Inc. is based in Bethesda, Maryland. Saul Centers, Inc. was established on June 10, 1993, and incorporated in Maryland.
Sector: Real Estate. Industry: REIT - Retail. First dividend on our records: Oct 8, 1993. 133 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BFS dividend FAQ
When is BFS's next ex-dividend date?
BFS's next ex-dividend date is Jan 14, 2027 (in 81 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.59 per share, expected on Jan 28, 2027.
How often does BFS pay dividends?
BFS pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.59 per share with an ex-date of Oct 15, 2026.
What is BFS's dividend yield?
BFS's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 8.04%, based on $2.36 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $29.35. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.36 per share, is 8.04%.
How much does BFS pay per share?
BFS pays about $0.59 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.36 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $236.00 a year.
Has BFS grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 1.8% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of BFS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 8.04%, you would need about 509 shares of BFS (roughly $14,924 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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