IRT Dividend History & Yield
Independence Realty Trust, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.18 | $18.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 157 days) | Apr 14, 2027 | $0.18 | $18.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 30, 2027 (in 248 days) | Jul 14, 2027 | $0.18 | $18.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 29, 2027 (in 339 days) | Oct 13, 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
Annual dividends per share
How much IRT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,667 | $24,933 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,334 | $124,667 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 16,667 | $249,333 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.81%. $10,000 in IRT would currently pay about $481 a year ($40 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IRT dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| 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% |
IRT dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Raised 5.9% | $0.17 | $0.18 | Paid |
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
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. 91 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
IRT dividend FAQ
When is IRT's next ex-dividend date?
IRT's next ex-dividend date is Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 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 Jan 13, 2027.
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 Sep 30, 2026.
What is IRT's dividend yield?
IRT's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 4.68%, based on $0.70 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $14.96. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.72 per share, is 4.81%.
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 7.8% a year (+6.1% 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 4.81%, you would need about 1,667 shares of IRT (roughly $24,933 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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