Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.93
Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2000 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.9%
Payout Ratio
15.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
RCI Dividend Income Check
Safety
15.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.0% and trend is flat.
RCI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.9%
Trailing DPS$1.93
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout15.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-2.4%
5Y CAGR-1.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.0%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.9%
1Y Total Return26.7%
5Y Total Return-18.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,19810Y ago$13,03920Y ago$31,533
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.
RCI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (26 years of payments)
RCI Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Rogers Communications Inc. distributes 15.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
RCI does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -2.4% and 5-year CAGR of -1.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RCI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.9% dividend yield, 3.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.0% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -18.0%, with dividends contributing 14.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,039 today.
RCI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.42
Avg/Payment$0.3709
Latest Change-2.8%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026Latest | $0.3582 | ↓ -2.8% | 3.86% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $0.3686 | ↑ +2.1% | 3.66% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $0.3611 | ↓ -0.3% | 3.93% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | $0.3621 | ↓ -1.0% | 4.00% | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.3656 | ↑ +5.5% | 5.38% | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.3465 | ↓ -2.2% | 5.11% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $0.3543 | ↓ -3.9% | 4.22% | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | $0.3687 | ↑ +1.5% | 3.61% | Oct 3, 2024 |
RCI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.9%
#7 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
15.2% payout
Streak
0Y
-1.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.9%
#8 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCIRogers Communication… | $18.8B | 3.9% | 15.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  BCEBCE Inc. | $21.4B | 7.2% | 33.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  TUTELUS Corporation | $17.3B | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5 | Sustainable |
 TAT&T Inc. | $158.7B | 5.0% | 37.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  VZVerizon Communicatio… | $194.3B | 5.8% | 66.9% | 21 | Watch |
 TMUST-Mobile US, Inc. | $197.7B | 2.0% | 37.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
 CMCSAComcast Corporation | $84.4B | 5.8% | 24.7% | 17 | Sustainable |
 CABOCable One, Inc. | $300M | 5.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
RCI Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.73 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2025 | $1.44 | -1.5% | 4 | $12.73 | 11.3% | 8.87x | 3.0% |
| 2024 | $1.46 | -0.8% | 4 | $3.20 | 45.5% | 2.20x | 3.1% |
| 2023 | $1.47 | -4.9% | 4 | $1.62 | 90.7% | 1.10x | 3.1% |
| 2022 | $1.54 | -2.2% | 4 | $3.32 | 46.5% | 2.15x | 3.3% |
| 2021 | $1.58 | 4.9% | 4 | $3.07 | 51.5% | 1.94x | 3.3% |
| 2020 | $1.51 | -0.0% | 4 | $3.13 | 48.1% | 2.08x | 3.2% |
| 2019 | $1.51 | 2.4% | 4 | $3.98 | 37.8% | 2.64x | 3.2% |
| 2018 | $1.47 | -5.9% | 4 | $4.00 | 36.8% | 2.72x | 3.1% |
| 2017 | $1.56 | 6.1% | 4 | $3.57 | 43.8% | 2.28x | 3.3% |
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RCI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RCI stock.
How much dividend does RCI pay per share?
Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.93 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is RCI's next ex-dividend date?
RCI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RCI typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is RCI's dividend safe?
RCI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +15.2% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has RCI increased its dividend?
RCI has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -1.0%.
How often does RCI pay dividends?
Rogers Communications Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.93 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 26+ years from 2000 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RCI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RCI five years ago would be worth approximately $8,198 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RCI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RCI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.