REIT dividend stocks (2026)
Researching REIT dividend stocks
REIT dividend stocks are popular with income investors because real estate investment trusts are generally required to distribute a significant portion of taxable income to shareholders. That structure can lead to higher dividend yields than many traditional corporations. This REIT dividend stock page screens the Dividend Terminal universe for companies identified as real estate investment trusts or REIT-related businesses. The table helps compare yield, payout, dividend growth, and market capitalization in one place. REIT analysis requires a different lens than ordinary dividend stock analysis. Earnings-based payout ratios can look elevated because depreciation affects reported earnings, so investors often review funds from operations (FFO), adjusted FFO, leverage, occupancy, and property type. Use this page to build a REIT watchlist, then dig into each company’s property portfolio, debt maturities, interest-rate sensitivity, and dividend coverage before making a decision.
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| Symbol | Company | Yield | Payout | 5Y Growth | Sector | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHCT | Community Healthcare Trust | 10.04% | 1579% | 2.3% | Real Estate | $524M |
| NXRT | NexPoint Residential Trust | 8.11% | 4743% | 10.0% | Real Estate | $1.3B |
| GLPI | Gaming and Leisure Properties | 7.37% | 98% | 19.2% | Financials | $13.0B |
| LAND | Gladstone Land Corporation | 6.35% | 1112% | 0.9% | Real Estate | $374M |
| EPR | EPR Properties | 5.99% | 110% | 24.7% | Real Estate | $4.7B |
| NSA | National Storage Affiliates | 5.25% | 304% | 11.8% | Real Estate | $6.4B |
| CUBE | CubeSmart | 5.18% | 147% | 9.7% | Real Estate | $9.4B |
| O | Realty Income Corporation | 5.00% | 265% | 3.5% | Real Estate | $60.6B |
| REXR | Rexford Industrial Realty | 4.66% | 184% | 15.3% | Real Estate | $8.5B |
| MAA | Mid-America Apartment | 4.63% | 184% | 8.9% | Real Estate | $15.7B |
| UDR | UDR, Inc. | 4.37% | 117% | 3.7% | Real Estate | $14.7B |
| AMT | American Tower Corporation | 4.27% | 82% | 8.6% | Real Estate | $77.4B |
| CPT | Camden Property Trust | 3.78% | 118% | 4.9% | Real Estate | $11.1B |
| STAG | STAG Industrial, Inc. | 3.71% | 117% | 0.7% | Real Estate | $8.1B |
| FRT | Federal Realty Investment Trust | 3.60% | 78% | 1.1% | Real Estate | $10.9B |
| CTRE | CareTrust REIT, Inc. | 3.59% | 88% | 6.1% | Health Care | $10.0B |
| ESS | Essex Property Trust | 3.52% | 116% | 4.4% | Real Estate | $20.2B |
| ELS | Equity LifeStyle Properties | 3.34% | 104% | 8.5% | Real Estate | $13.1B |
| PLD | Prologis, Inc. | 2.85% | 93% | 11.9% | Real Estate | $138.1B |
| EGP | EastGroup Properties | 2.80% | 110% | 14.2% | Financials | $11.6B |
| TRNO | Terreno Realty Corporation | 2.78% | 50% | 12.6% | Real Estate | $7.7B |
| FR | First Industrial Realty | 2.76% | 71% | 12.3% | Real Estate | $9.3B |
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FAQ
- Why are REIT payouts different?
- REITs have distribution requirements and different earnings measures; compare using REIT-appropriate metrics (e.g., FFO/AFFO) when available.