Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.82
RGC Resources, Inc. (RGCO) Dividend History
Income profile from 1994 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.5%
Payout Ratio
63.8%
Watch
Dividend Streak
12 years
RGCO Dividend Income Check
Safety
63.8% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.4% and trend is rising.
RGCO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.5%
Trailing DPS$0.82
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout63.8%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout63.0%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR2.1%
5Y CAGR3.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.5%
1Y Total Return16.3%
5Y Total Return28.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,81510Y ago$20,84920Y ago$43,224
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.
RGCO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (33 years of payments)
RGCO Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
RGC Resources, Inc. distributes 63.8% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 63.0%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
RGCO has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.1% and 5-year CAGR of 3.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RGCO 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 3.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 28.2%, with dividends contributing 18.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,849 today.
RGCO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.01
Avg/Payment$0.2003
Latest Change+0.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026Latest | $0.2180 | ↑ +0.2% | 3.78% | May 1, 2026 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $0.2175 | ↑ +4.8% | 3.89% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $0.2075 | — | 3.87% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | $0.2075 | — | 4.01% | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | $0.2075 | — | 3.86% | May 1, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $0.2075 | ↑ +3.7% | 3.87% | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 3.80% | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 3.62% | Aug 1, 2024 |
RGCO Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.5%
#4 of 9
Safety
Watch
63.8% payout
Streak
12Y
3.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.5%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGCORGC Resources, Inc. | $246M | 3.5% | 63.8% | 12 | Watch |
 MSEXMiddlesex Water Comp… | $955M | 2.7% | 58.2% | 21 | Sustainable |
 YORWThe York Water Compa… | $421M | 3.0% | 62.9% | 31 | Watch |
2nd  ARTNAArtesian Resources C… | $326M | 3.9% | 55.5% | 31 | Sustainable |
1st  GWRSGlobal Water Resourc… | $206M | 4.2% | 2.8% | 4 | Sustainable |
 NJRNew Jersey Resources… | $5.6B | 3.2% | 53.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  SRSpire Inc. | $5.1B | 3.6% | 67.1% | 12 | Watch |
 OTTROtter Tail Corporati… | $3.7B | 2.4% | 31.9% | 11 | Sustainable |
 MGEEMGE Energy, Inc. | $2.7B | 2.5% | 49.7% | 30 | Sustainable |
RGCO Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.44 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2025 | $0.83 | 3.7% | 4 | $1.29 | 64.3% | 1.55x | 3.4% |
| 2024 | $0.80 | 1.3% | 4 | $1.16 | 69.0% | 1.45x | 3.3% |
| 2023 | $0.79 | 1.3% | 4 | $1.14 | 69.3% | 1.44x | 3.3% |
| 2022 | $0.78 | 5.4% | 4 | $-3.48 | — | — | 3.2% |
| 2021 | $0.74 | 5.7% | 4 | $1.22 | 60.7% | 1.65x | 3.1% |
| 2020 | $0.70 | 6.1% | 4 | $1.30 | 53.8% | 1.86x | 2.9% |
| 2019 | $0.66 | 6.5% | 4 | $1.08 | 61.1% | 1.64x | 2.7% |
| 2018 | $0.62 | 6.8% | 4 | $0.95 | 65.3% | 1.53x | 2.6% |
| 2017 | $0.58 | 7.2% | 4 | $0.86 | 67.5% | 1.48x | 2.4% |
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Start ComparisonRGCO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RGCO stock.
How much dividend does RGCO pay per share?
RGC Resources, Inc. (RGCO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.82 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is RGCO's next ex-dividend date?
RGCO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RGCO typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is RGCO's dividend safe?
RGCO's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +63.8% and FCF payout ratio of +63.0%. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is RGCO a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, RGC Resources, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.5%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does RGCO pay dividends?
RGC Resources, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.82 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 32+ years from 1994 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RGCO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RGCO five years ago would be worth approximately $12,815 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RGCO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RGCO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.4% 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 consistent dividend growth.