Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | $2.59 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-06-30 |
| April 15, 2026 | $2.59 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-03-31 |
| January 15, 2026 | $2.57 | 2026-01-02 | 2026-01-02 |
| October 15, 2025 | $2.57 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-30 |
| July 15, 2025 | $2.57 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-30 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: has rewarded shareholders with 91 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held ESS shares during this period received a total of $139.47 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $2.59/share was paid 3 days ago, on July 15, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: ESS currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 3.52%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 232.1%, from $0.78 to $2.59.
- Dividend Reliability: ESS has maintained or increased its dividend for 91 consecutive payments.
Company News
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