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
3.5%
Payout Ratio
15.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
15.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.0% and trend is falling.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.5%
Trailing DPS$1.93
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout15.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-2.4%
5Y CAGR-1.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.0%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.5%
1Y Total Return49.0%
5Y Total Return8.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,81010Y ago$14,86720Y ago$33,408
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (26 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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 has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, 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: 3.5% dividend yield, 3.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.0% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 8.1%, with dividends contributing 17.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,867 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$7.46
Avg/Payment$0.3728
Latest Change+2.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026Latest | $0.3689 | ↑ +2.3% | 3.65% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $0.3606 | ↓ -0.4% | 3.92% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | $0.3621 | ↓ -0.7% | 3.99% | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.3648 | ↑ +5.4% | 5.37% | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.3462 | ↓ -1.8% | 5.11% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $0.3526 | ↓ -4.4% | 4.21% | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | $0.3687 | ↑ +1.5% | 3.61% | Oct 3, 2024 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | $0.3633 | ↓ -2.0% | 3.84% | Jul 5, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Integrated Telecom and Media Groups
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.5%
#7 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
15.2% payout
Streak
1Y
-1.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.5%
#8 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RCIRogers Communication… | $17.1B | 3.5% | 15.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd VZVerizon Communicatio… | $211.4B | 5.4% | 66.9% | 10 | Watch |
TAT&T Inc. | $196.0B | 4.1% | 37.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
TBBAT&T Inc. 5.35% GLB … | $139.3B | 5.0% | 37.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
AMXAmérica Móvil, S.A.B… | $78.4B | 2.3% | 40.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
VODVodafone Group Publi… | $35.8B | 5.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
VIVTelefônica Brasil S.… | $27.0B | 1.8% | 45.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st BCEBCE Inc. | $24.5B | 11.0% | 10.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd TEFTelefónica, S.A. | $24.4B | 8.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
Annual Dividend History
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.37 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $1.43 | -1.5% | 4 | $12.73 | 11.3% | 8.88x | 3.0% |
| 2024 | $1.46 | -0.9% | 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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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 +3.5%. Payments are made 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 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 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has RCI increased its dividend?
RCI has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -1.0%.
How often does RCI pay dividends?
Rogers Communications Inc. pays dividends 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 $10,810 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 +3.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.