Republic Bancorp, Inc. (RBCAA) Dividend History
Income profile from 1998 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
RBCAA Dividend Income Check
Safety
25.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
28 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.1% and trend is rising.
RBCAA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
RBCAA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (29 years of payments)
RBCAA Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Republic Bancorp, Inc. distributes 25.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 21.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
RBCAA has raised its dividend for 28 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.8% and 5-year CAGR of 9.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RBCAA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 0.0% buyback yield, 1.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 103.9%, with dividends contributing 16.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $37,431 today.
RBCAA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026Latest | $0.4950 | — | 2.23% | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.4950 | ↑ +9.8% | 2.77% | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.4510 | — | 2.49% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.4510 | — | 2.35% | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.4510 | — | 2.50% | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.4510 | ↑ +10.8% | 2.62% | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.4070 | — | 2.27% | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.4070 | — | 2.44% | Oct 18, 2024 |
RBCAA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.6B | 1.9% | 25.8% | 28 | Sustainable | |
| $5.0B | 2.1% | 41.8% | 15 | Sustainable | |
| $747M | 2.9% | 31.5% | 11 | Sustainable | |
1st | $3.3B | 3.7% | — | 14 | Unknown |
3rd | $2.6B | 2.9% | 42.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
2nd | $3.7B | 3.6% | 56.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
| $5.9B | 2.7% | 33.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
RBCAA Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.99 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.8% |
| 2025 | $1.80 | 10.8% | 4 | $6.63 | 27.2% | 3.68x | 5.1% |
| 2024 | $1.63 | 8.8% | 4 | $5.18 | 31.4% | 3.18x | 4.6% |
| 2023 | $1.50 | 9.7% | 4 | $4.55 | 32.9% | 3.04x | 4.2% |
| 2022 | $1.36 | 10.7% | 4 | $4.57 | 29.8% | 3.35x | 3.8% |
| 2021 | $1.23 | 7.7% | 4 | $4.26 | 28.9% | 3.46x | 3.5% |
| 2020 | $1.14 | 8.3% | 4 | $3.99 | 28.7% | 3.49x | 3.2% |
| 2019 | $1.06 | 9.1% | 4 | $4.39 | 24.1% | 4.16x | 3.0% |
| 2018 | $0.97 | 11.4% | 4 | $3.74 | 25.9% | 3.86x | 2.7% |
| 2017 | $0.87 | 5.3% | 4 | $2.17 | 40.0% | 2.50x | 2.4% |
Intrinsic Valuation
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Historical Returns
28+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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RBCAA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RBCAA stock.
How much dividend does RBCAA pay per share?
Republic Bancorp, Inc. (RBCAA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.71 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is RBCAA's next ex-dividend date?
RBCAA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RBCAA typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is RBCAA's dividend safe?
RBCAA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +25.8% and FCF payout ratio of +21.7%. With 28 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is RBCAA a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Republic Bancorp, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 28 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does RBCAA pay dividends?
Republic Bancorp, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.71 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 28+ years from 1998 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RBCAA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RBCAA five years ago would be worth approximately $20,394 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RBCAA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RBCAA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.