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The Ground Up Ep 3 - CEO Interview with Don Wood of Federal Realty, a Dividend King

Aug 15, 2026

This interview with Don Wood, CEO of Federal Realty (FRT), highlights the company's unique position as the only REIT dividend king. Wood discusses the company's strategy of focusing on high-quality assets in areas with high demand, which has allowed them to consistently grow dividends for over 50 years, even through economic downturns like the Great Recession and COVID-19. The conversation contrasts FRT's performance with other REITs that were forced to cut dividends during these periods.

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Federal Realty (FRT) is highlighted as the only REIT dividend king, with a strong track record of growing dividends for over 50 years due to its focus on high-quality assets and strategic locations.

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