Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.
MAAMid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (MAA) is a Real Estate company that currently yields 5.26% — historically undervalued based on 10 years of dividend yield history. The Weiss valuation model places the undervaluation threshold at $123.98 and the overvaluation threshold at $215.56. Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. holds a quality score of 55/100 (Average), reflecting 14 consecutive years of dividend growth with a 178% payout ratio. The 5-year dividend CAGR stands at 8.7%.
MAA Dividend Yield History — Weiss Valuation
Distance to undervalued
In undervalued territory
Price sits 6.5% below the Weiss buy zone ceiling
The current yield already clears the historical undervaluation threshold. The next question is whether the dividend quality and payout profile deserve that higher yield.
Zone ceiling
$123.98
Current yield
5.26%
Research checklist
What to clear before buying the yield
Updated Oct 7, 2026
Dividend durability
14YLong dividend history supports a deeper look.
Earnings payout
178%Coverage deserves a closer look in filings.
Cash payout
77%Free cash flow coverage supports the payment.
Dividend growth
8.7%Recent growth adds income compounding potential.
What changed
What changed since the last update
2026-10-06 → 2026-10-07
Price
-1.5%$117.70 → $115.96
Price fell 1.5% since the prior snapshot.
Why Now?
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. is trading near its historical undervaluation band.
Current yield 5.3% vs historical max 6.6% (80% of maximum).
14 consecutive years without a dividend cut.
Elevated payout ratio of 178%.
What matters now
Read the signal before the headline yield
Valuation is the invitation here: the yield is elevated versus its own history.
The 55/100 quality score says the headline yield needs extra skepticism.
The earnings payout ratio is above 100%, so coverage is the first risk to unpack.
MAA Dividend Income Projection — DRIP Compounder
Dividend Compounder (DRIP)
Year 1 Income
$572
Year 10 Income
$2,456
Yield on Cost
27.54%
Total Income
$12,718
Assumes dividends reinvested at current price. Simplified model — for illustrative purposes only.
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Quality Score
Average
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