Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.62
RLI Corp. (RLI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1989 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.9%
Payout Ratio
59.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
37 years
RLI Dividend Income Check
Safety
59.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
37 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.2% and trend is rising.
RLI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.9%
Trailing DPS$2.62
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout59.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout43.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak37 years
3Y CAGR-13.2%
5Y CAGR22.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.9%
1Y Total Return-19.3%
5Y Total Return32.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)28.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,29210Y ago$22,68020Y ago$72,923
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.
RLI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (38 years of payments)
RLI Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
RLI Corp. distributes 59.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 43.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
RLI has raised its dividend for 37 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -13.2% and 5-year CAGR of 22.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RLI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.9% dividend yield, 4.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 32.9%, with dividends contributing 28.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,680 today.
RLI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$14.34
Avg/Payment$0.7170
Latest Change+1262.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026Latest | $2.1800 | ↑ +1262.5% | 9.31% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.1600 | ↓ -92.6% | 4.21% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $2.1600 | ↑ +1250.0% | 4.27% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.1600 | — | 3.86% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.1600 | ↑ +6.7% | 3.38% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.1500 | ↓ -93.0% | 3.40% | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $2.1450 | ↑ +1379.3% | 2.92% | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.1450 | — | 2.02% | Sep 20, 2024 |
RLI Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.9%
#1 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
59.9% payout
Streak
37Y
22.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.9%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st RLIRLI Corp. | $4.9B | 4.9% | 59.9% | 37 | Sustainable |
 KNSLKinsale Capital Grou… | $7.2B | 0.2% | 3.1% | 10 | Sustainable |
 JRVRJames River Group Ho… | $182M | 0.8% | 4.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ACGLArch Capital Group L… | $32.5B | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 RNRRenaissanceRe Holdin… | $12.9B | 0.6% | 2.8% | 28 | Sustainable |
 ERIEErie Indemnity Compa… | $10.2B | 2.2% | 45.5% | 9 | Sustainable |
 HIGThe Hartford Financi… | $35.3B | 1.6% | 15.4% | 13 | Sustainable |
3rd  WRBW. R. Berkley Corpor… | $25.2B | 2.6% | 39.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  MKLMarkel Corporation | $23.1B | 2.6% | — | 6 | Unknown |
RLI Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.34 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4.6% |
| 2025 | $2.63 | 2.3% | 4 | $4.36 | 60.3% | 1.66x | 5.2% |
| 2024 | $2.57 | 67.4% | 4 | $3.74 | 68.7% | 1.46x | 5.1% |
| 2023 | $1.54 | -61.8% | 4 | $3.31 | 46.4% | 2.16x | 3.0% |
| 2022 | $4.01 | 168.6% | 4 | $6.37 | 63.0% | 1.59x | 7.9% |
| 2021 | $1.50 | 53.3% | 4 | $3.06 | 48.9% | 2.05x | 2.9% |
| 2020 | $0.97 | 2.1% | 4 | $1.73 | 56.4% | 1.77x | 1.9% |
| 2019 | $0.96 | 2.1% | 4 | $2.12 | 45.0% | 2.22x | 1.9% |
| 2018 | $0.94 | -27.5% | 4 | $0.71 | 130.8% | 0.76x | 1.8% |
| 2017 | $1.29 | -7.5% | 4 | $1.18 | 109.3% | 0.91x | 2.5% |
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RLI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RLI stock.
How much dividend does RLI pay per share?
RLI Corp. (RLI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.62 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is RLI's next ex-dividend date?
RLI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RLI typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is RLI's dividend safe?
RLI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +59.9% and FCF payout ratio of +43.7%. With 37 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is RLI a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, RLI Corp. is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 37 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +22.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does RLI pay dividends?
RLI Corp. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.62 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 37+ years from 1989 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RLI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RLI five years ago would be worth approximately $13,292 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RLI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RLI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.