Data as of the October 19, 2026 close. Every figure on this page is checked against at least two independent sources, or two separate SEC filings, before it is published. How we verify data.
34 listed REITs raised their regular dividend in 2026 with the increase confirmed in a quarterly SEC filing, as of October 19, 2026. 17 more show increases declared after the latest 10-Q in their payment records; they join this list once the next 10-Q confirms the new rate.
The increase column is the total rise in the annualized regular dividend from the start of the year to the current rate. Special dividends are excluded, so a one-time payout never counts as a raise.
| # | REIT | Ticker | Sector | Increase this year | Latest increase (ex-date) | Annual dividend | Yield | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adamas Trust | ADAM | Mortgage | +30.4% | September 22, 2026 | $1.20† | 16.28% | D 46 |
| 2 | Chimera Investment | CIM | Mortgage | +21.6% | March 31, 2026 | $1.80 | 22.17% | C 55 |
| 3 | CareTrust REIT | CTRE | Healthcare | +16.4% | March 31, 2026 | $1.56 | 4.35% | B 78 |
| 4 | First Industrial Realty | FR | Industrial | +12.4% | March 31, 2026 | $2.00 | 3.44% | B 74 |
| 5 | Alpine Income Property Trust | PINE | Net Lease | +12.3% | September 10, 2026 | $1.28† | 7.24% | C 60 |
| 6 | Chatham Lodging Trust | CLDT | Hotels | +11.1% | March 31, 2026 | $0.40 | 2.86% | C 56 |
| 7 | Urban Edge Properties | UE | Retail | +10.5% | March 13, 2026 | $0.84 | 4.38% | C 67 |
| 8 | Equinix | EQIX | Data Center | +10.0% | February 25, 2026 | $20.64 | 2.12% | B 84 |
| 9 | American Homes 4 Rent | AMH | Residential | +10.0% | March 13, 2026 | $1.32 | 4.27% | B 76 |
| 10 | Ventas | VTR | Healthcare | +8.3% | March 31, 2026 | $2.08 | 2.46% | B 79 |
| 11 | Sun Communities | SUI | Residential | +7.7% | March 31, 2026 | $4.48 | 3.81% | B 76 |
| 12 | Annaly Capital Management | NLY | Mortgage | +7.1% | June 30, 2026 | $3.00 | 16.93% | C 64 |
| 13 | Tanger | SKT | Retail | +6.8% | April 30, 2026 | $1.25 | 3.58% | B 70 |
| 14 | Prologis | PLD | Industrial | +5.9% | March 17, 2026 | $4.28 | 3.45% | A 86 |
| 15 | Independence Realty Trust | IRT | Residential | +5.9% | June 26, 2026 | $0.72 | 4.97% | C 66 |
| 16 | Equity LifeStyle Properties | ELS | Residential | +5.4% | March 27, 2026 | $2.17 | 3.56% | B 80 |
| 17 | American Tower | AMT | Infrastructure | +5.3% | April 14, 2026 | $7.16 | 3.91% | B 81 |
| 18 | Gaming and Leisure Properties | GLPI | Gaming | +5.1% | June 12, 2026 | $3.28 | 8.45% | B 76 |
| 19 | EPR Properties | EPR | Net Lease | +5.1% | March 31, 2026 | $3.72 | 6.85% | C 68 |
| 20 | InvenTrust Properties | IVT | Retail | +5.0% | March 31, 2026 | $1.00 | 3.36% | C 67 |
| 21 | COPT Defense Properties | CDP | Office | +4.9% | March 31, 2026 | $1.28 | 3.91% | B 70 |
| 22 | NETSTREIT | NTST | Net Lease | +4.7% | September 1, 2026 | $0.90† | 5.35% | B 71 |
| 23 | AG Mortgage Investment Trust | MITT | Mortgage | +4.3% | March 31, 2026 | $0.96 | 18.36% | D 54 |
| 24 | W. P. Carey | WPC | Net Lease | +3.3% | September 30, 2026 | $3.80† | 5.96% | B 76 |
| 25 | Essential Properties Realty Trust | EPRT | Net Lease | +3.2% | June 30, 2026 | $1.28 | 5.02% | B 81 |
| 26 | Simon Property Group | SPG | Retail | +2.3% | June 9, 2026 | $9.00 | 4.44% | B 83 |
| 27 | Agree Realty | ADC | Net Lease | +1.9% | April 30, 2026 | $3.20 | 4.87% | A 87 |
| 28 | Rexford Industrial | REXR | Industrial | +1.2% | March 31, 2026 | $1.74 | 4.78% | B 75 |
| 29 | UDR | UDR | Residential | +1.2% | April 15, 2026 | n/a | n/a | B 76 |
| 30 | Community Healthcare Trust | CHCT | Healthcare | +1.1% | May 11, 2026 | n/a | n/a | D 50 |
| 31 | Broadstone Net Lease | BNL | Net Lease | +1.0% | March 31, 2026 | $1.17 | 6.64% | B 72 |
| 32 | Camden Property Trust | CPT | Residential | +0.9% | March 31, 2026 | $4.24 | 4.33% | B 78 |
| 33 | Essex Property Trust | ESS | Residential | +0.8% | March 31, 2026 | $10.36 | 3.89% | B 82 |
| 34 | Realty Income | O | Net Lease | +0.7% | September 30, 2026 | $3.26† | 5.88% | A 87 |
† The current dividend rate is above the per-share dividend in the latest 10-Q, consistent with a recent increase. The prior rate is confirmed by the filing; the new rate comes from payment records and is confirmed when the next 10-Q is filed.
How This List Is Built
Each payment in the REIT’s dividend history is annualized by its frequency. A raise is any step up in that annualized regular rate of at least 0.4%. A REIT appears here only when the higher rate also shows up in the dividend per share reported in its quarterly 10-Q, so every increase on this page is confirmed by two separate sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many REITs raised their dividend in 2026?
34 listed REITs have a filing-confirmed increase so far, and 17 more have increases declared after their latest 10-Q that will be confirmed with third-quarter filings.
Which REIT has raised its dividend the most this year?
Adamas Trust (ADAM), with a 30.4% increase in its annualized regular dividend so far in 2026.
Which monthly dividend REITs raised their payout?
Monthly payers with a confirmed increase: EPR Properties, Agree Realty, Realty Income. See all monthly payers on our monthly dividend REITs list.
Does a dividend increase mean the dividend is safe?
It is a good sign, because boards rarely raise a payout they expect to cut, but it is not proof. Coverage by cash flow, leverage and tenant health matter more. Our REIT dividend safety page tracks every cut this year alongside grades.
How do you confirm a dividend increase?
Two ways that must agree: the REIT’s payment history shows a higher regular rate, and the dividend per share in its quarterly SEC filing rises by the same amount. Increases declared after the most recent filing wait for the next 10-Q.
Related Pages
Longest dividend growth streaks · Fastest-growing REIT dividends · REIT dividend safety 2026 · Monthly dividend REITs
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