March 31, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS): A Leading SAFE Dividend Stock Offering 3.1% Yield

Equity Lifestyle Properties Earns Spot on “S.A.F.E. 25” Dividend List

Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (Symbol: ELS) has been recognized in the Dividend Channel “S.A.F.E. 25” list. This designation highlights stocks with exceptional DividendRank metrics, including an impressive yield of 3.1% and a strong history of dividend growth spanning at least two decades, as reported in the most recent DividendRank report.

Key Positioning in ETFs

Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc is included in the iShares S&P 1500 Index ETF (ITOT), according to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel. The company is also a significant component of the SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY), which holds $137,883,817 worth of ELS shares, representing 0.68% of the ETF.

Reasons for Inclusion in the “S.A.F.E. 25” List

Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc’s recognition is due to the following criteria:
S. Solid return — offers a strong yield alongside robust DividendRank characteristics;
A. Accelerating amount — consistently increases its dividends;
F. Flawless history — has never missed or lowered its dividend;
E. Enduring — has maintained dividend payments for over two decades.

Dividend Details

Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc has an annualized dividend of $2.06 per share, distributed quarterly. The most recent ex-dividend date occurred on March 28, 2025. Below is a long-term dividend history chart for ELS, which the report highlights as critical information.

ELS Dividend History Chart

Industry Context

Operating within the REITs sector, Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc competes alongside well-known firms such as Prologis Inc (PLD) and American Tower Corp (AMT).

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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.


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