American Assets TrustAAT -0.70%71 Dividend Yield % is 5.61% as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 3.46. GuruFocus rates AAT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 874 REITs companies, American Assets Trust ranks worse than 66.59% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of American Assets Trust is 5.61%.
Warning Sign:
American Assets Trust Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 1-year low.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Assets Trust's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
AAT'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.14 Med: 3.46 Max: 7.56
Current: 5.61
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of American Assets Trust was 7.56%. The lowest was 2.14%. And the median was 3.46%.
AAT's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 66.59% of 874
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 6.82
vs AAT: 5.61
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of American Assets Trust Inc is 4.69, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of American Assets Trust was 4.69. The lowest was 1.37. And the median was 1.74.
During the past 12 months, American Assets Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of American Assets Trust was 9.70% per year. The lowest was -1.60% per year. And the median was 4.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
American Assets Trust (NYSE:AAT) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, 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.
American Assets Trust Dividend Yield % Related Terms
American Assets Trust Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Assets Trust's Dividend Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
AAT vs SAFE, ESRT, GNL: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, American Assets Trust's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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.
American Assets Trust Dividend Yield % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, American Assets Trust's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Assets Trust's Dividend Yield % falls into.
American Assets Trust Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
American Assets Trust Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.340000
2026-06-04
2026-06-04
2026-06-18
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.340000
2026-03-05
2026-03-05
2026-03-19
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.340000
2025-12-04
2025-12-04
2025-12-18
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.340000
2025-09-04
2025-09-04
2025-09-18
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
American Assets Trust's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
American Assets Trust (AAT) has a Dividend Yield % of 5.61% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on American Assets Trust and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 3.46. Over the past decade, American Assets Trust's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.14 to 7.56. According to the industry distribution chart, American Assets Trust ranks #582 out of 874 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 66.6%.
Is American Assets Trust's Dividend Yield % too high?
American Assets Trust's current Dividend Yield % of 5.61% is 62% above median its 10-year median of 3.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.14 to a high of 7.56. The REITs industry median Dividend Yield % is 6.82. American Assets Trust's value of 5.61% is 17.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Assets Trust ranks #582 out of 874 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American Assets Trust has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Assets Trust's Dividend Yield % compare to SAFE and ESRT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, American Assets Trust ranks #582 out of 874 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places American Assets Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 6.82. American Assets Trust's value of 5.61% is 17.7% below this benchmark. Historically, American Assets Trust's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.14 to 7.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.46 vs. the industry median of 6.82, American Assets Trust has consistently been below 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 Yield % for a REITs company?
The median Dividend Yield % among REITs companies is 6.82, based on 874 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Assets Trust's current Dividend Yield % of 5.61% is 17.7% below 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 Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on American Assets Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 6.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Assets Trust's current Dividend Yield % is 5.61%, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 3.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Assets Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Assets Trust (AAT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.60, compared to a current price of $24.20 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 5.61%, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 3.46 and 17.7% below the REITs industry median of 6.82. American Assets Trust's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 13 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Assets Trust (AAT), the current Dividend Yield % is 5.61% as of Jun. 25, 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 American Assets Trust (AAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Assets Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.20 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.60.
GuruFocus considers American Assets Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AAT:
Dividend Yield %: 5.61% (62% above median its 10-year median of 3.46)
GF Value™: $20.60 vs. price of $24.20 (17.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.7% below the REITs median (#582 of 874)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Assets Trust Inc is a self-administered real estate investment trust based in the United States. The company invests in, operates, and develops retail, office, residential, and mixed-use properties. Properties are predominantly located in South California, Northern California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii. American Assets operates through four segments based on property type: retail; office; mixed-use, which consists of retail and hotel components; and multifamily, which includes the company's apartment properties. The retail and office segments collectively contribute the majority of the total revenue.
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