STAG INDUSTRIAL INCREASES DIVIDEND AND SHIFTS FROM MONTHLY TO QUARTERLY CADENCE
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STAG Industrial (NYSE:STAG) declared a first-quarter 2026 dividend of $0.3875 per share, raising the annual dividend rate from $1.49 to $1.55 per share and shifting its dividend cadence from monthly to quarterly.
The record date for the Q1 dividend is March 31, 2026 and the payment date is April 15, 2026. The company said it expects to announce future quarterly dividends in late April, July, October and February, respectively, if and when declared by the board.
Positive
- Annual dividend increased to $1.55 per share
- First-quarter dividend set at $0.3875 per share payable April 15, 2026
- Clear dividend announcement schedule for upcoming quarters (Apr/Jul/Oct/Feb)
Negative
- Dividend cadence changed from monthly to quarterly, reducing payment frequency for income-focused shareholders
- Record date March 31, 2026 may delay access to cash for shareholders used to monthly payments
The record date for the first quarter dividend is March 31, 2026, and the payment date is April 15, 2026.
The Company expects to announce any future quarterly dividends in late April, July, October and February, respectively, for second, third, fourth and first quarter dividends, if, as and when declared by the Board of Directors.
About STAG Industrial, Inc.
STAG Industrial, Inc. is a real estate investment trust focused on the acquisition, development, ownership, and operation of industrial properties throughout
For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.stagindustrial.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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