ESRT Dividend History & Yield
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.035 | $3.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.035 | $3.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 233 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.035 | $3.50 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 324 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.035 | $3.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ESRT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.14 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much ESRT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 8,572 | $42,943 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 42,858 | $214,714 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 85,715 | $429,429 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.79%. $10,000 in ESRT would currently pay about $279 a year ($23 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ESRT dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2022 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Dec 17, 2021 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | — | $0.035 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | — | $0.035 | -66.7% |
| Jun 18, 2020 | — | $0.105 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2020 | — | $0.105 | +0.0% |
ESRT dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to ESRT'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
ESRT scores 15/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Share price down more than 30% over 1 year
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 Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of June 30, 2026, ESRT's portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.5 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743 residential units. Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. was established on July 29, 2011, and was incorporated in 2011 in Maryland and is based in New York.
Sector: Real Estate. Industry: REIT - Diversified. First dividend on our records: Dec 12, 2013. 49 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ESRT dividend FAQ
When is ESRT's next ex-dividend date?
ESRT's next ex-dividend date is Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.035 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does ESRT pay dividends?
ESRT pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.035 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is ESRT's dividend yield?
ESRT's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.79%, based on $0.14 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $5.01. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.14 per share, is 2.79%.
How much does ESRT pay per share?
ESRT pays about $0.035 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.14 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $14.00 a year.
Has ESRT grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 14.9% 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 ESRT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.79%, you would need about 8,572 shares of ESRT (roughly $42,943 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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