Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.47
Rand Capital Corporation (RAND) Dividend History
Income profile from 1994 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
24.0%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
4 years
RAND Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 11.0% and trend is falling.
RAND Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield24.0%
Trailing DPS$2.47
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout193.9%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR27.5%
5Y CAGR-37.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)11.0%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield24.0%
1Y Total Return-22.3%
5Y Total Return16.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)56.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,61110Y ago$11,37620Y ago$30,782
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). RAND's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
RAND Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (8 years of payments)
RAND Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Rand Capital Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 193.9%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
RAND has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 27.5% and 5-year CAGR of -37.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RAND returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 24.0% dividend yield, 24.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 11.0% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 16.1%, with dividends contributing 56.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,376 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
RAND Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$9.73
Avg/Payment$0.4865
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026Latest | $0.2900 | — | 16.00% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | $0.2900 | ↓ -65.9% | 14.33% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.8500 | ↑ +193.1% | 10.55% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.2900 | — | 31.43% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.2900 | — | 31.20% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.2900 | ↓ -93.1% | 22.53% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $4.2000 | ↑ +1348.3% | 25.85% | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.2900 | — | 7.81% | Sep 13, 2024 |
RAND Dividend vs Peers
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#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
24.0%
#2 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
4Y
-37.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
24.0%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd RANDRand Capital Corpora… | $31M | 24.0% | — | 4 | Unknown |
 GAINGladstone Investment… | $612M | 9.6% | 30.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CSWCCapital Southwest Co… | $1.5B | 9.5% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $196M | 21.2% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 SUNSSunrise Realty Trust… | $115M | 13.9% | 1.2% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  HRZNHorizon Technology F… | $206M | 26.9% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 MRCCMonroe Capital Corpo… | $110M | 0.2% | 1.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $13.3B | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.3B | 10.8% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
RAND Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.58 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.7% |
| 2025 | $1.72 | -65.8% | 4 | $-2.73 | — | — | 11.0% |
| 2024 | $5.03 | 278.2% | 4 | $3.42 | 147.1% | 0.68x | 32.0% |
| 2023 | $1.33 | 60.2% | 4 | $2.53 | 52.6% | 1.90x | 8.5% |
| 2022 | $0.83 | 88.6% | 4 | $-0.34 | — | — | 5.3% |
| 2021 | $0.44 | -97.5% | 4 | $6.12 | 7.2% | 13.91x | 2.8% |
| 2020 | $17.53 | — | 3 | $0.33 | 5312.1% | 0.02x | 111.7% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-2.74 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.56 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.01 | — | — | — |
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RAND — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RAND stock.
How much dividend does RAND pay per share?
Rand Capital Corporation (RAND) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.47 per share, with a current dividend yield of +24.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is RAND's next ex-dividend date?
RAND's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RAND typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is RAND's dividend safe?
RAND's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +193.9%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is RAND a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Rand Capital Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -37.1%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does RAND pay dividends?
Rand Capital Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.47 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 32+ years from 1994 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RAND grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RAND five years ago would be worth approximately $11,611 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RAND's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RAND's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +11.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +24.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.