Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.68
Ready Capital Corporation (RCB) Dividend History
Income profile from 2019 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.8%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
1 years
RCB Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.2% and trend is flat.
RCB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.8%
Trailing DPS$0.68
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout26.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.2%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.0%
Total Shareholder Yield6.8%
1Y Total Return10.8%
5Y Total Return26.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)29.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,65510Y ago$14,11020Y ago$14,110
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.
RCB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (8 years of payments)
RCB Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ready Capital Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 26.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
RCB has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RCB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.8% dividend yield, 2.0% buyback yield, 6.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.2% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 26.5%, with dividends contributing 29.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,110 today.
RCB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.75
Avg/Payment$0.3876
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026Latest | $0.3880 | — | 6.13% | — |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $0.3880 | ↑ +0.1% | 6.29% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $0.3875 | — | 6.33% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | $0.3875 | ↓ -0.1% | 6.41% | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | $0.3880 | ↑ +0.1% | 8.66% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | $0.3875 | — | 6.40% | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | $0.3875 | — | 6.37% | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | $0.3875 | — | 6.44% | Jul 30, 2024 |
RCB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.8%
#9 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
1Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.8%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCBReady Capital Corpor… | $4.1B | 4.8% | — | 1 | Unknown |
2nd  ACREAres Commercial Real… | $250M | 15.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
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 TRTXTPG RE Finance Trust… | $654M | 13.6% | 1.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  GPMTGranite Point Mortga… | $68M | 15.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 KREFKKR Real Estate Fina… | $461M | 14.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 BRSPBrightSpire Capital,… | $722M | 11.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  FBRTFranklin BSP Realty … | $635M | 20.5% | 1.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 LADRLadder Capital Corp | $1.3B | 9.0% | 1.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
RCB Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.78 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.1% |
| 2025 | $1.55 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.44 | — | — | 6.2% |
| 2024 | $1.55 | 0.0% | 4 | $-2.60 | — | — | 6.2% |
| 2023 | $1.55 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.24 | 69.2% | 1.45x | 6.2% |
| 2022 | $1.55 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.51 | 102.6% | 0.97x | 6.2% |
| 2021 | $1.55 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.54 | 100.6% | 0.99x | 6.2% |
| 2020 | $1.55 | 267.4% | 4 | $0.81 | 191.4% | 0.52x | 6.2% |
| 2019 | $0.42 | — | 1 | $1.31 | 32.2% | 3.11x | 1.7% |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.96 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.49 | — | — | — |
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RCB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RCB stock.
How much dividend does RCB pay per share?
Ready Capital Corporation (RCB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.68 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is RCB's next ex-dividend date?
RCB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RCB typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is RCB's dividend safe?
RCB's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +26.9%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has RCB increased its dividend?
RCB has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does RCB pay dividends?
Ready Capital Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.68 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 7+ years from 2019 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RCB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RCB five years ago would be worth approximately $12,655 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RCB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RCB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.