Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.28
RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) Dividend History
Income profile from 2016 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.0%
Payout Ratio
22.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
7 years
RICK Dividend Income Check
Safety
22.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
7 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.8% and trend is rising.
RICK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.0%
Trailing DPS$0.28
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout22.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout5.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak7 years
3Y CAGR11.9%
5Y CAGR13.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.5%
Total Shareholder Yield6.5%
1Y Total Return-27.7%
5Y Total Return-53.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)1.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,64810Y ago$28,85220Y ago$47,575
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.
RICK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (11 years of payments)
RICK Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. distributes 22.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 5.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
RICK has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 11.9% and 5-year CAGR of 13.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RICK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.0% dividend yield, 5.5% buyback yield, 6.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -53.5%, with dividends contributing 1.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $28,852 today.
RICK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.22
Avg/Payment$0.0610
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026Latest | $0.0800 | — | 1.09% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.0800 | ↑ +14.3% | 1.35% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 1.10% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 97.26% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 69.24% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 58.35% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.0700 | — | 49.88% | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.0700 | ↑ +16.7% | 56.27% | Sep 30, 2024 |
RICK Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.0%
#5 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
22.8% payout
Streak
7Y
13.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.5%
#3 of 5
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JACKRICK Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.16 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $0.28 | 7.7% | 4 | $1.23 | 22.8% | 4.39x | 0.8% |
| 2024 | $0.26 | 8.3% | 4 | $0.33 | 78.8% | 1.27x | 0.7% |
| 2023 | $0.24 | 20.0% | 4 | $3.13 | 7.7% | 13.04x | 0.6% |
| 2022 | $0.20 | 25.0% | 4 | $4.91 | 4.1% | 24.55x | 0.5% |
| 2021 | $0.16 | 6.7% | 4 | $3.37 | 4.7% | 21.06x | 0.4% |
| 2020 | $0.15 | 15.4% | 4 | $-0.69 | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2019 | $0.13 | 8.3% | 4 | $2.10 | 6.2% | 16.15x | 0.4% |
| 2018 | $0.12 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.15 | 5.6% | 17.92x | 0.3% |
| 2017 | $0.12 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.85 | 14.1% | 7.08x | 0.3% |
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RICK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RICK stock.
How much dividend does RICK pay per share?
RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.28 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is RICK's next ex-dividend date?
RICK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RICK typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is RICK's dividend safe?
RICK's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +22.8% and FCF payout ratio of +5.4%. The 7-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is RICK a Dividend Payer?
Yes, RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 7 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +13.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does RICK pay dividends?
RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.28 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 10+ years from 2016 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RICK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RICK five years ago would be worth approximately $4,648 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RICK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RICK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.