Empire State Realty Trust to Issue $0.04 Quarterly Dividend

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Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESRT) announced it will issue a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share on March 31st to shareholders of record as of March 13th. This represents a 2.6% annualized dividend yield for the real estate investment trust, which owns and operates commercial properties in New York City, including the iconic Empire State Building.

Why it matters

The dividend payment is a key indicator of Empire State Realty Trust's financial health and its ability to generate consistent returns for shareholders. As a REIT, the company is required to distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to investors, making the dividend an important part of the investment thesis.

The details

Empire State Realty Trust declared the $0.04 per share quarterly dividend on February 20th. The ex-dividend date is March 13th, meaning shareholders must own the stock by that date to receive the payout. The dividend will be paid on March 31st. Over the past three years, the company has decreased its dividend by an average of 0.1% annually.

• Empire State Realty Trust declared the dividend on February 20, 2026.
• The ex-dividend date is March 13, 2026.
• The dividend will be paid on March 31, 2026.

What’s next

Investors will be watching to see if Empire State Realty Trust maintains or adjusts its dividend policy in the coming quarters.