In trading on Monday, shares of Kilroy Realty were yielding above the 7% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $2.16), with the stock changing hands as low as $30.78 on the day. Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market's total return.
Kilroy Realty has been named as a Top 10 Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), according to Dividend Channel, which published its most recent ''DividendRank'' report. The report noted that among REITs, KRC shares displayed both attractive valuation metrics and strong profitability metrics.
Kilroy Realty's stock has dropped 18% this year due to concerns about a lack of interest rate cuts in 2024. The company reported strong leasing figures in the first quarter, but occupancy fell to 84.2%. Kilroy Realty's dividend is safe with coverage of almost 200%.