About STAG Industrial Inc. (STAG) — Dividend Analysis 2026
STAG Industrial is a single-tenant industrial REIT paying monthly dividends. Its portfolio of 500+ warehouses and distribution centers benefits from e-commerce growth. Amazon is its largest tenant. Monthly income frequency makes it attractive for investors who prefer regular cash flow over quarterly payments.
Is STAG a good dividend investment in 2026?
STAG offers a 3.99% forward yield with a 72% payout ratio. With a safety score of 80/100, the dividend appears very safe. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 1% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
STAG DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your STAG portfolio grows to $19.4K vs $17.9K without reinvestment — a DRIP bonus of $1.5K. This is the compound interest effect in action.
STAG dividend growth history & forecast
STAG has grown its dividend by 0.5% over the last year and 1% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 3.99% — illustrating why dividend growth stocks are powerful long-term wealth builders.
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🌍 STAG Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold STAG.
Gross yield
3.99%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
3.39%
Real yield (−CPI)
0.59%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
3.99%
1.19%
$399 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
3.39%
0.59%
$339 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
3.19%
0.39%
$319 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
3.99%
1.19%
$399 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
3.64%
0.84%
$364 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
3.99%
1.19%
$399 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
2.99%
0.19%
$299 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
3.39%
0.59%
$339 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
2.79%
-0.01%
$279 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
2.94%
0.14%
$294 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
2.79%
-0.01%
$279 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 STAG Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
26yr
Years for dividends to repay your full STAG investment price of $36.80/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$4.1K
Lost to inflation (~2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$1.7K
How much do I need to invest in STAG for:
Shares needed
19,208
Capital required
$706,854
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $1.47/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 STAG Dividend Payment Schedule
STAG pays every month — 12 payments per year.
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10 shares
$1.04 / payment
$12.50 / year after tax
100 shares
$10.41 / payment
$124.95 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$104.13 / payment
$1249.50 / year after tax
📊 STAG vs REIT Sector Benchmarks
How STAG compares to typical REIT sector averages.
Dividend YieldSTAG: +3.99% vs sector avg 5.20% ↓ Below avg
Payout RatioSTAG: 72.00% vs sector avg 75.00% ✓ Better
STAG━━ REIT avg: 75.00%
⚠️ Disclaimer: All projections are for educational purposes only. Dividend payments, stock prices, and growth rates are estimates based on historical data. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is not financial advice — consult a qualified financial professional before investing. Data sourced from public financial records and updated regularly.