Equity Residential Declares First Quarter Dividends

Core Viewpoint - Equity Residential has declared a quarterly dividend for the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a 1.4% increase in the annualized dividend compared to 2025 [1][2]. Dividend Announcements - The regular common share dividend for Q1 2026 is set at $0.7025 per share, payable on April 10, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 30, 2026 [1]. - A quarterly dividend of $1.03625 per share for the Series K Preferred Shares will be paid on March 31, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 20, 2026 [2]. Annual Meeting of Shareholders - The Annual Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for June 18, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. CT, with voting rights for shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026 [2]. Company Overview - Equity Residential is a member of the S&P 500, owning and managing 312 properties with 85,190 apartment units across major U.S. metro areas, focusing on coastal markets and high-growth areas like Atlanta, Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and Denver [2].