Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.28
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL) Dividend History
Income profile from 1988 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
2 years
RELL Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.9% and trend is flat.
RELL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$0.28
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout175.3%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.9%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.9%
1Y Total Return71.8%
5Y Total Return114.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$21,41910Y ago$32,88720Y ago$26,994
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.
RELL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (39 years of payments)
RELL Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 175.3%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
RELL has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RELL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 1.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.9% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 114.2%, with dividends contributing 15.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $32,887 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
RELL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.20
Avg/Payment$0.0600
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026Latest | $0.0600 | — | 1.66% | May 27, 2026 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | $0.0600 | — | 2.11% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 2.31% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 2.50% | Aug 27, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 2.70% | May 28, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 1.84% | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.0600 | — | 1.64% | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.0600 | — | 2.10% | Aug 28, 2024 |
RELL Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#1 of 5
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
2Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.9%
#3 of 5
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LFUSRELL Annual Dividend History (1988–2026)
39 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.12 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2025 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.09 | — | — | 4.9% |
| 2024 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.00 | 5714.3% | 0.02x | 4.9% |
| 2023 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.32 | 18.2% | 5.50x | 4.9% |
| 2022 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.31 | 18.3% | 5.46x | 4.9% |
| 2021 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.13 | 184.6% | 0.54x | 4.9% |
| 2020 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.14 | — | — | 4.9% |
| 2019 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.57 | — | — | 4.9% |
| 2018 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.29 | 82.8% | 1.21x | 4.9% |
| 2017 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.54 | — | — | 4.9% |
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Start ComparisonRELL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RELL stock.
How much dividend does RELL pay per share?
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.28 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is RELL's next ex-dividend date?
RELL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RELL typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is RELL's dividend safe?
RELL's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +175.3%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has RELL increased its dividend?
RELL has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does RELL pay dividends?
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.28 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 38+ years from 1988 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RELL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RELL five years ago would be worth approximately $21,419 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RELL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RELL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.9% 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 the lower original cost basis.