Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.99
RPM International Inc. (RPM) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.0%
Payout Ratio
37.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
30 years
RPM Dividend Income Check
Safety
37.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
30 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.3% and trend is rising.
RPM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.0%
Trailing DPS$1.99
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout37.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout43.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak30 years
3Y CAGR8.5%
5Y CAGR7.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.7%
Total Shareholder Yield2.7%
1Y Total Return-7.7%
5Y Total Return11.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,15610Y ago$23,15820Y ago$64,367
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.
RPM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
RPM Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
RPM International Inc. distributes 37.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 43.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
RPM has raised its dividend for 30 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.5% and 5-year CAGR of 7.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RPM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.0% dividend yield, 0.7% buyback yield, 2.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 11.6%, with dividends contributing 9.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,158 today.
RPM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$9.16
Avg/Payment$0.4580
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026Latest | $0.5400 | — | 2.02% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $0.5400 | — | 1.89% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $0.5400 | ↑ +5.9% | 1.85% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | $0.5100 | — | 1.85% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | $0.5100 | — | 1.93% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $0.5100 | — | 1.53% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | $0.5100 | ↑ +10.9% | 1.42% | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | $0.4600 | — | 1.61% | Jul 31, 2024 |
RPM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.0%
#4 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
37.1% payout
Streak
30Y
7.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.7%
#6 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPMRPM International In… | $12.7B | 2.0% | 37.1% | 30 | Sustainable |
 SHWThe Sherwin-Williams… | $77.1B | 1.0% | 30.7% | 37 | Sustainable |
2nd  PPGPPG Industries, Inc. | $23.8B | 2.6% | 39.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
 HXLHexcel Corporation | $7.0B | 0.7% | 49.3% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  ITWIllinois Tool Works … | $73.4B | 2.4% | 58.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
 GGGGraco Inc. | $13.1B | 1.4% | 35.1% | 20 | Sustainable |
 FASTFastenal Company | $50.9B | 2.0% | 79.8% | 1 | Watch |
1st  SWKStanley Black & Deck… | $12.0B | 4.2% | 1.2% | 16 | Sustainable |
RPM Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.08 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $2.07 | 9.5% | 4 | $5.35 | 38.7% | 2.58x | 2.3% |
| 2024 | $1.89 | 9.9% | 4 | $4.56 | 41.4% | 2.41x | 2.1% |
| 2023 | $1.72 | 6.2% | 4 | $3.72 | 46.2% | 2.16x | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $1.62 | 5.2% | 4 | $3.79 | 42.7% | 2.34x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $1.54 | 5.5% | 4 | $3.87 | 39.8% | 2.51x | 1.7% |
| 2020 | $1.46 | 3.5% | 4 | $2.34 | 62.4% | 1.60x | 1.6% |
| 2019 | $1.41 | 7.6% | 4 | $1.98 | 71.2% | 1.40x | 1.6% |
| 2018 | $1.31 | 7.4% | 4 | $2.46 | 53.3% | 1.88x | 1.5% |
| 2017 | $1.22 | 8.4% | 4 | $1.36 | 89.7% | 1.11x | 1.4% |
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Start ComparisonRPM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RPM stock.
How much dividend does RPM pay per share?
RPM International Inc. (RPM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.99 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is RPM's next ex-dividend date?
RPM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RPM typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is RPM's dividend safe?
RPM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +37.1% and FCF payout ratio of +43.8%. With 30 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is RPM a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, RPM International Inc. is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 30 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does RPM pay dividends?
RPM International Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.99 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RPM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RPM five years ago would be worth approximately $11,156 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RPM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RPM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.