
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESRT) (the &#34;Company&#34;), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.035 per share for the third quarter of 2026, payable to holders of the

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Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ESRT">ESRT</a>) (the "Company"), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.035 per share for the third quarter of 2026, payable to holders of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock and to holders of Empire State Realty OP, L.P.’s ("ESRO") Series ES, Series 250 and Series 60 operating partnership units (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ESBA">ESBA</a>, FISK and OGCP, respectively)) and Series PR operating partnership units.

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The Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.15 per unit for the third quarter of 2026, payable to holders of ESRO’s Series 2014 Private Perpetual Preferred Units, and a dividend of $0.175 per unit for the third quarter of 2026, payable to holders of ESRO’s Series 2019 Private Perpetual Preferred Units.

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The dividends will be payable in cash on September 30, 2026, to stockholders or unitholders, as applicable, of record at the close of business on September 15, 2026.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Empire State Realty Trust</b>

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Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ESRT">ESRT</a>) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. ESRT’s flagship Empire State Building, the "World&#39;s Most Famous Building," features its iconic Observation Deck. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of June 30, 2026, ESRT’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.5 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743 residential units. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.empirestaterealtytrust.com%2F&amp;esheet=54584366&amp;newsitemid=20260805512215&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=esrtreit.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=e92f974a06fcd6d838f7144f64662f74" shape="rect">esrtreit.com</a> and by following ESRT on <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEmpireStateRealtyTrust%2F&amp;esheet=54584366&amp;newsitemid=20260805512215&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Facebook&amp;index=2&amp;md5=985dd165ad0e8cf463e429809d6e387c" shape="rect">Facebook</a>, <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fesrtsocial%2F&amp;esheet=54584366&amp;newsitemid=20260805512215&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Instagram&amp;index=3&amp;md5=ce3e0a084fed16930ecc70b00bfca310" shape="rect">Instagram</a>, <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftiktok.com%2F%40esrtsocial&amp;esheet=54584366&amp;newsitemid=20260805512215&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=TikTok&amp;index=4&amp;md5=a976c87d25761ec5ee2fe7ec25a80682" shape="rect">TikTok</a>, <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fesrtsocial%3Flang%3Den&amp;esheet=54584366&amp;newsitemid=20260805512215&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=X%2C&amp;index=5&amp;md5=75d8d4cc55fdddd135582c53879daac6" shape="rect">X,</a> and <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fempire-state-realty-trust%2F&amp;esheet=54584366&amp;newsitemid=20260805512215&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=LinkedIn&amp;index=6&amp;md5=6b8ab51f35dd10fa48dfafa999d06fda" shape="rect">LinkedIn</a>.

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This press release includes &#34;forward-looking statements&#34; within the meaning of the federal securities laws. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are including this statement for purposes of complying with those safe harbor provisions. You can identify these statements by use of words such as "aims,&#34; &#34;anticipates,&#34; &#34;approximately,&#34; &#34;believes,&#34; &#34;contemplates,&#34; &#34;continues,&#34; &#34;estimates,&#34; &#34;expects,&#34; &#34;forecasts,&#34; &#34;hope,&#34; &#34;intends,&#34; &#34;may,&#34; &#34;plans,&#34; &#34;seeks,&#34; &#34;should,&#34; &#34;thinks,&#34; &#34;will,&#34; &#34;would&#34; or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or expressions that do not relate to historical matters. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements, because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Company&#39;s control and could materially affect actual results, performance or achievements. These factors include, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC and any failure of the conditions or events cited in this release. Except as may be required by law, the Company does not undertake a duty to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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ESRT

Empire State Realty Trust Announces Dividend for Third Quarter 2026

ESRT declares Q3 2026 dividend; modest payout signals stable cash flow

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  <section data-block="information">
    <h3>Information</h3>
    <p>Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESRT) (the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.035 per share for the third quarter of 2026, payable to holders of the</p>
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  <section data-block="ai-summary-paragraph">
    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Empire State Realty Trust announced a Q3 2026 dividend of $0.035 per ESRT share, payable Sept 30 to stockholders and ESRO OP unit holders. ESRO private preferred dividends of $0.15 (Series 2014) and $0.175 (Series 2019) per unit were also declared, with record date Sept 15. The modest payout reflects stable cash flow from its NYC asset base amid a challenging office environment.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>ESRT declares Q3 2026 dividend of $0.035 per share. Payable Sept 30.</li><li>OP-unit dividends for ESRO Series ES, 250, 60 declared.</li><li>ESRO private preferred dividends: Series 2014 $0.15; Series 2019 $0.175.</li><li>Portfolio: 7.5M office sf, 0.8M retail, 743 residential units.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT)</strong>: Declares Q3 2026 dividend; reflects ongoing cash-flow stability.</li><li><strong>Empire State Realty Operating Partnership, L.P. (ESRO)</strong>: Distributions to OP units; linked to ESRT dividend framework.</li><li><strong>ESBA (ESBA)</strong>: OP unit ticker for ESRO Series ES; affected by quarterly payouts.</li><li><strong>FISK (FISK)</strong>: OP unit ticker for ESRO Series 250; dividend flow impacted.</li><li><strong>OGCP (OGCP)</strong>: OP unit ticker for ESRO Series 60; payout timing matters.</li></ul>
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  <section data-block="category">
    <h3>FINANCIAL</h3>
    <p>Category: Financial. This is a routine dividend announcement highlighting ESRT&#039;s cash-flow focus and capital allocation for a NYC-centric REIT.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>Dividend declaration reinforces cash-flow visibility but offers limited upside.</li><li>NYC office-market exposure remains a key risk/driver for ESRT.</li><li>ESRT&#039;s asset mix of office/retail/residential informs cash-flow resilience.</li></ul>
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  <section data-block="key-facts">
    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>Q3 2026 dividend per ESRT share: $0.035.</li><li>Payment date: Sept 30, 2026; record date: Sept 15, 2026.</li><li>ESRO Series ES dividend: $0.15 per unit (2014).</li><li>ESRO Series 2019 dividend: $0.175 per unit.</li><li>As of June 30, 2026: 7.5M office sf; 0.8M retail; 743 residential units.</li></ul>
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  <section data-block="trading-thesis">
    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Neutral near-term; the dividend is modest and unlikely to trigger material multiple expansion for ESRT.</p>
  </section>
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Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ESRT">ESRT</a>) (the "Company"), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.035 per share for the third quarter of 2026, payable to holders of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock and to holders of Empire State Realty OP, L.P.’s ("ESRO") Series ES, Series 250 and Series 60 operating partnership units (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ESBA">ESBA</a>, FISK and OGCP, respectively)) and Series PR operating partnership units.

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The Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.15 per unit for the third quarter of 2026, payable to holders of ESRO’s Series 2014 Private Perpetual Preferred Units, and a dividend of $0.175 per unit for the third quarter of 2026, payable to holders of ESRO’s Series 2019 Private Perpetual Preferred Units.

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The dividends will be payable in cash on September 30, 2026, to stockholders or unitholders, as applicable, of record at the close of business on September 15, 2026.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Empire State Realty Trust</b>

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Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ESRT">ESRT</a>) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. ESRT’s flagship Empire State Building, the "World&#39;s Most Famous Building," features its iconic Observation Deck. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of June 30, 2026, ESRT’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.5 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743 residential units. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.empirestaterealtytrust.com%2F&amp;esheet=54584366&amp;newsitemid=20260805512215&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=esrtreit.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=e92f974a06fcd6d838f7144f64662f74" shape="rect">esrtreit.com</a> and by following ESRT on <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEmpireStateRealtyTrust%2F&amp;esheet=54584366&amp;newsitemid=20260805512215&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Facebook&amp;index=2&amp;md5=985dd165ad0e8cf463e429809d6e387c" shape="rect">Facebook</a>, <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fesrtsocial%2F&amp;esheet=54584366&amp;newsitemid=20260805512215&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Instagram&amp;index=3&amp;md5=ce3e0a084fed16930ecc70b00bfca310" shape="rect">Instagram</a>, <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftiktok.com%2F%40esrtsocial&amp;esheet=54584366&amp;newsitemid=20260805512215&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=TikTok&amp;index=4&amp;md5=a976c87d25761ec5ee2fe7ec25a80682" shape="rect">TikTok</a>, <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fesrtsocial%3Flang%3Den&amp;esheet=54584366&amp;newsitemid=20260805512215&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=X%2C&amp;index=5&amp;md5=75d8d4cc55fdddd135582c53879daac6" shape="rect">X,</a> and <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fempire-state-realty-trust%2F&amp;esheet=54584366&amp;newsitemid=20260805512215&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=LinkedIn&amp;index=6&amp;md5=6b8ab51f35dd10fa48dfafa999d06fda" shape="rect">LinkedIn</a>.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Forward-Looking Statements</b>

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This press release includes &#34;forward-looking statements&#34; within the meaning of the federal securities laws. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are including this statement for purposes of complying with those safe harbor provisions. You can identify these statements by use of words such as "aims,&#34; &#34;anticipates,&#34; &#34;approximately,&#34; &#34;believes,&#34; &#34;contemplates,&#34; &#34;continues,&#34; &#34;estimates,&#34; &#34;expects,&#34; &#34;forecasts,&#34; &#34;hope,&#34; &#34;intends,&#34; &#34;may,&#34; &#34;plans,&#34; &#34;seeks,&#34; &#34;should,&#34; &#34;thinks,&#34; &#34;will,&#34; &#34;would&#34; or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or expressions that do not relate to historical matters. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements, because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Company&#39;s control and could materially affect actual results, performance or achievements. These factors include, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC and any failure of the conditions or events cited in this release. Except as may be required by law, the Company does not undertake a duty to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Empire State Realty Trust announced a Q3 2026 dividend of $0.035 per ESRT share, payable Sept 30 to stockholders and ESRO OP unit holders. ESRO private preferred dividends of $0.15 (Series 2014) and $0.175 (Series 2019) per unit were also declared, with record date Sept 15. The modest payout reflects stable cash flow from its NYC asset base amid a challenging office environment.

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