The Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX: CQR) share price is in focus today after announcing a quarterly distribution of 6.35 cents per unit, payable in late May.
What did Charter Hall Retail REIT report?
- Quarterly distribution of 6.35 cents per unit, unfranked
- Record date for entitlement: 31 March 2026
- Ex-dividend date: 30 March 2026
- Payment date: 29 May 2026
- Distribution relates to the quarter ending 31 March 2026
- Distribution will be paid in Australian dollars
What else do investors need to know?
Charter Hall Retail REIT’s latest quarterly distribution remains fully unfranked, in line with previous announcements. Securityholders on the register by 31 March 2026 will be eligible for the payment.
The REIT continues to offer a Dividend/Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP), allowing eligible investors to reinvest their distributions into additional units. No foreign income component is included in this distribution.
What’s next for Charter Hall Retail REIT?
Investors can expect to receive the distribution payment on 29 May 2026, with the ex-dividend date set for 30 March 2026. The management team remains focused on delivering consistent distributions and managing the retail property portfolio for stable long-term returns.
The REIT will likely provide its next financial update following the end of the financial year, and investors may wish to keep an eye on property market trends and leasing activity.
Charter Hall Retail REIT share price snapshot
Over the past 12 months, Charter Hall Retail REIT shares have risen 7%, slightly outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 5% over the same period.
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