American Assets Trust to Go Ex-Dividend on March 5th

The real estate investment trust will pay a $0.34 per share quarterly dividend on March 19th.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 7:39am

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American Assets Trust, Inc. (NYSE:AAT), a publicly traded real estate investment trust based in San Diego, California, announced a quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share. Shareholders of record on March 5th will receive the dividend payment on March 19th.

Why it matters

As a REIT, American Assets Trust is required to distribute the majority of its taxable income to shareholders in the form of dividends. This upcoming ex-dividend date is an important milestone for the company and its investors.

The details

The $0.34 per share dividend represents an annualized yield of 6.9%. American Assets Trust has increased its dividend by an average of 0.1% annually over the last three years and has raised it every year for the past four years. However, the company's dividend payout ratio is currently 302.2%, indicating it is relying on its balance sheet to cover the dividend payments.

  • The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 5th, 2026.
  • The dividend payment date is Thursday, March 19th, 2026.

The players

American Assets Trust, Inc.

A publicly traded real estate investment trust that acquires, develops and manages a diversified portfolio of commercial properties across multiple asset classes, including retail centers, office buildings, multifamily communities and select hotel and resort properties.

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What’s next

Research analysts expect American Assets Trust to earn $2.48 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $1.36 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 54.8%.

The takeaway

This upcoming ex-dividend date highlights American Assets Trust's commitment to returning capital to shareholders through a consistent dividend policy, even as the company navigates a challenging payout ratio in the near-term.