MAA Dividend History & Yield
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 (in 36 days) | Oct 28, 2026 | $1.53 | $153.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 (in 127 days) | Jan 27, 2027 | $1.53 | $153.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 (in 218 days) | Apr 28, 2027 | $1.53 | $153.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 14, 2027 (in 309 days) | Jul 28, 2027 | $1.53 | $153.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MAA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $6.12 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much MAA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 197 | $25,076 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 981 | $125,382 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 1,961 | $250,765 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.79%. $10,000 in MAA would currently pay about $479 a year ($40 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MAA dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | — | $1.53 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | — | $1.53 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2026 | — | $1.53 | +1.0% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | — | $1.515 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | — | $1.515 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | — | $1.515 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2025 | — | $1.515 | +3.1% |
| Oct 15, 2024 | — | $1.47 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2024 | — | $1.47 | +0.0% |
| Apr 12, 2024 | — | $1.47 | +0.0% |
| Jan 11, 2024 | — | $1.47 | +5.0% |
| Oct 12, 2023 | — | $1.40 | +0.0% |
| Jul 13, 2023 | — | $1.40 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2023 | — | $1.40 | +0.0% |
| Jan 12, 2023 | — | $1.40 | +12.0% |
| Oct 13, 2022 | — | $1.25 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2022 | — | $1.25 | +14.9% |
| Apr 13, 2022 | — | $1.088 | +0.0% |
| Jan 13, 2022 | — | $1.088 | +6.1% |
| Oct 14, 2021 | — | $1.025 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2021 | — | $1.025 | +0.0% |
| Apr 14, 2021 | — | $1.025 | +0.0% |
| Jan 14, 2021 | — | $1.025 | +2.5% |
| Oct 14, 2020 | — | $1.00 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
MAA scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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 Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. an S&P 500 company, is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on delivering full-cycle and superior investment performance for shareholders through the ownership, management, acquisition, development and redevelopment of quality apartment communities primarily in the Southeast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. As of June 30, 2026, MAA had ownership interest in 104,698 apartment units, including communities in development, across 16 states and the District of Columbia. Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. was incorporated in 1977 in Tennessee and is based in Germantown, Tennessee.
Sector: Real Estate. Industry: REIT - Residential. First dividend on our records: Apr 26, 1994. 130 payments tracked.
MAA dividend FAQ
When is MAA's next ex-dividend date?
MAA's next ex-dividend date is Oct 14, 2026 (in 36 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.53 per share, expected on Oct 28, 2026.
How often does MAA pay dividends?
MAA pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.53 per share with an ex-date of Jul 15, 2026.
What is MAA's dividend yield?
MAA's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 4.77%, based on $6.105 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $127.89. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $6.12 per share, is 4.79%.
How much does MAA pay per share?
MAA pays about $1.53 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $6.12 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $612.00 a year.
Has MAA grown or cut its dividend?
MAA has raised its annual dividend for 15 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 8.4% a year (+1.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of MAA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.79%, you would need about 197 shares of MAA (roughly $25,076 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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