Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) Plans $1.13 Quarterly Dividend

Key Points

• $1.13 quarterly dividend announced, with an ex‑dividend and record date of July 1 and payment on July 15, implying a 3.9% yield and $4.52 annualized payout.
• Dividend sustainability concern: the current payout ratio is 141.2% (dividends exceed current earnings), but analysts expect rising EPS (consensus roughly $7.47–$7.80) that would cut the projected payout ratio to about 58%.
• Strong quarter and market reaction: FRT beat Q1 estimates with EPS of $1.88 vs $0.69 and revenue up 10%, and the stock rose about 3.9% to $115.17 (market cap ≈ $9.95B, P/E ≈ 24.7).

Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT - Get Free Report) announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, May 1st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, July 1st will be given a dividend of 1.13 per share by the real estate investment trust on Wednesday, July 15th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, July 1st.

Federal Realty Investment Trust has raised its dividend by an average of 0.0%per year over the last three years and has raised its dividend annually for the last 58 consecutive years. Federal Realty Investment Trust has a payout ratio of 141.2% meaning the company cannot currently cover its dividend with earnings alone and is relying on its balance sheet to cover its dividend payments. Analysts expect Federal Realty Investment Trust to earn $7.80 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $4.52 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 57.9%.

Federal Realty Investment Trust Stock Up 3.9%

NYSE:FRT traded up $4.27 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $115.17. The stock had a trading volume of 1,832,817 shares, compared to its average volume of 856,709. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $107.88 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $102.89. The company has a market capitalization of $9.95 billion, a PE ratio of 24.66, a PEG ratio of 4.84 and a beta of 0.98. Federal Realty Investment Trust has a twelve month low of $89.99 and a twelve month high of $115.32. The company has a current ratio of 1.67, a quick ratio of 1.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.57.

Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May 1st. The real estate investment trust reported $1.88 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.69 by $1.19. Federal Realty Investment Trust had a net margin of 32.14% and a return on equity of 13.10%. The business's revenue was up 10.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.70 EPS. Federal Realty Investment Trust has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.460-7.550 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Federal Realty Investment Trust will post 7.47 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Park Square Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust during the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. lifted its position in Federal Realty Investment Trust by 1,853.8% during the fourth quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. now owns 254 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 241 shares in the last quarter. True Wealth Design LLC lifted its position in Federal Realty Investment Trust by 88.7% during the fourth quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 268 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 126 shares in the last quarter. Private Trust Co. NA grew its stake in Federal Realty Investment Trust by 937.5% during the fourth quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 332 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 300 shares during the period. Finally, Advisory Services Network LLC purchased a new stake in Federal Realty Investment Trust during the third quarter worth approximately $35,000. 93.86% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Federal Realty Investment Trust

Federal Realty Investment Trust NYSE: FRT is a real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership, management, and redevelopment of high-quality retail, restaurant, and mixed-use properties. With a strategic focus on open-air shopping centers and lifestyle-oriented urban destinations, the company partners with leading national and regional retailers to curate environments that blend shopping, dining, entertainment, office, and residential uses. Its asset management capabilities extend from initial site selection and development through ongoing property operations and tenant relations.

Federal Realty's portfolio comprises approximately 100 properties totaling more than 25 million square feet of gross leasable area.

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