First Industrial Realty Trust Declares Q3 2026 Dividend of $0.50 per Share

Dividend Declaration

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR), a fully integrated owner, operator, and developer of logistics real estate, announced that its board of directors has declared a common stock dividend of $0.50 per share/unit for the quarter ending September 30, 2026. The dividend is payable on October 19, 2026, to stockholders of record on September 30, 2026.

Company Overview

First Industrial Realty Trust is a leading U.S.-only owner, operator, developer, and acquirer of logistics properties. The company provides high-quality facilities and industry-leading customer service to multinational corporations and regional firms essential to their supply chains. As of June 30, 2026, the company owned and had under development approximately 72.1 million square feet of industrial space concentrated in 15 target metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs).

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies, and expectations. They are generally identifiable by words such as "believe," "expect," "plan," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "seek," "target," "potential," "focus," "may," "will," "should," or similar expressions. Although the company believes the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that expectations will be attained or that results will not differ materially.

Factors that could have a materially adverse effect on operations and future prospects include changes in national, international, regional, and local economic conditions and real estate markets, including impacts from trade disputes and tariffs; changes in legislation or regulation, including laws governing real estate investment trusts; the ability to qualify and maintain REIT status; the availability and cost of financing, including increases in interest rates; the ability to raise equity capital on attractive terms; the ability to retain credit agency ratings; compliance with financial covenants; changes in the competitive environment; the ability to identify, acquire, develop, and manage properties on favorable terms; the ability to dispose of properties; successful integration of acquired properties; potential environmental liabilities; tenant defaults or non-renewals; decreases in rental rates or increases in vacancy rates; higher-than-expected construction costs and delays; impacts of pandemics or public health emergencies; cybersecurity risks; natural disasters and catastrophic events; insufficient insurance coverage; technological developments affecting supply chains; litigation risks; and risks associated with joint venture investments.

These and other risks are described in the company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company cautions against undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect outlook only as of the date of the announcement. The company assumes no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements except as required by law.

What it means for income investors

First Industrial Realty Trust continues its pattern of quarterly distributions, with the upcoming payment scheduled for mid-October. The declared amount remains consistent with the prior quarter, reflecting the company's ongoing commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Reporting based on: PR Newswire. Figures verified against market data where available.