ESRT (Empire State Realty Trust) Dividend Payout Ratio: 5.00 (As of Mar. 2026) — 335% Above Median

What is Empire State Realty Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

Empire State Realty Trust ESRT +4.47% 66 Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 335% above its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates ESRT with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 718 REITs companies, Empire State Realty Trust ranks worse than 54.18% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Empire State Realty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.00.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Empire State Realty Trust Inc is 1.02, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Empire State Realty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ESRT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 1.15 Max: 1.61
Current: 1.02

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Empire State Realty Trust was 1.61. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 1.15.

ESRT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
54.18% of 718 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs ESRT: 1.02

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Empire State Realty Trust is 2.61%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Empire State Realty Trust was 7.06%. The lowest was 0.29%. And the median was 1.98%.

Empire State Realty Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.04.

During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -13.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Empire State Realty Trust was 71.00% per year. The lowest was -37.00% per year. And the median was 0.80% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE:ESRT) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Empire State Realty Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Empire State Realty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Empire State Realty Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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ESRT vs SAFE, JBGS, CTO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Empire State Realty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Empire State Realty Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Empire State Realty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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Empire State Realty Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Empire State Realty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.14	/	0.166
	=	0.84

Empire State Realty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.035	/	0.007
	=	5.00

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 5.00 mean?

Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 5.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Empire State Realty Trust and its competitors. This is 335% above median its historical median of 1.15. Over the past decade, Empire State Realty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 1.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Empire State Realty Trust ranks #389 out of 718 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.

Is Empire State Realty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Empire State Realty Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 5.00 is 335% above median its 10-year median of 1.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 1.61. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Empire State Realty Trust's value of 5.00 is 405.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Empire State Realty Trust ranks #389 out of 718 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Empire State Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Empire State Realty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SAFE and JBGS?

According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Empire State Realty Trust ranks #389 out of 718 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Empire State Realty Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Empire State Realty Trust's value of 5.00 is 405.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Empire State Realty Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 1.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Empire State Realty Trust has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a REITs company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 718 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Empire State Realty Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 5.00 is 405.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Empire State Realty Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Empire State Realty Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.00, which is 335% above median its own 10-year median of 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Empire State Realty Trust stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.80, compared to a current price of $5.37 — trading 39% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.00, which is 335% above median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 405.1% above the REITs industry median of 0.99. Empire State Realty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire State Realty Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.37 is trading 39% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.80. GuruFocus considers Empire State Realty Trust to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ESRT:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 5.00 (335% above median its 10-year median of 1.15)
GF Value™: $8.80 vs. price of $5.37 (39% below fair value)
GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs
Industry Position: 405.1% above the REITs median (#389 of 718)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ESRT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Empire State Realty Trust Business Description

Industry Real Estate REITs

Comparable Companies SAFE JBGS CTO GOOD AAT AHRT OLP FVR NXDT MKZR ASX:GMG VICI WPC BSP:HSRE11 ASX:SGP XPAR:COV ASX:CHC ASX:GPT MEX:FUNO11 LSE:LAND

Other Exchanges ES9:Germany

Address 111 West 33rd Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10120

Website https://www.esrtreit.com

Empire State Realty Trust Inc is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates office, retail, and multifamily properties located in New York City, prominently in Manhattan. Its portfolio includes office and retail space as well as residential units. The company's objective is to maximize cash flow and total returns to its shareholders and to increase the value of the properties. Its reportable segments consist of a real estate segment and an Observatory segment. The majority of revenue is derived from the Real Estate segment, which includes all activities related to the ownership, management, operation, acquisition, redevelopment, repositioning and disposition of its traditional real estate assets.

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