Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.76
Ryerson Holding Corporation (RYI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2021 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.3%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
3 years
RYI Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.9% and trend is unknown.
RYI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.3%
Trailing DPS$0.76
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout201.6%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR11.9%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.9%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.8%
Total Shareholder Yield10.1%
1Y Total Return15.7%
5Y Total Return55.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,55710Y ago$26,94920Y ago$25,510
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.
RYI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (6 years of payments)
RYI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ryerson Holding Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 201.6%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
RYI has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 11.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RYI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.3% dividend yield, 6.8% buyback yield, 10.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.9% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 55.6%, with dividends contributing 18.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $26,949 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
RYI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 19 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.11
Avg/Payment$0.1634
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026Latest | $0.1875 | — | 2.86% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | $0.1875 | — | 3.12% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | $0.1875 | — | 3.27% | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | $0.1875 | — | 3.50% | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | $0.1875 | — | 3.08% | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $0.1875 | — | 3.05% | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | $0.1875 | — | 4.12% | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Jun 6, 2024 | $0.1875 | — | 3.28% | Jun 20, 2024 |
RYI Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.3%
#1 of 8
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
3Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
10.1%
#1 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st RYIRyerson Holding Corp… | $746M | 3.3% | — | 3 | Unknown |
3rd  RSReliance Steel & Alu… | $18.9B | 1.3% | 34.4% | 23 | Sustainable |
 SSDSimpson Manufacturin… | $8.0B | 0.6% | 13.8% | 12 | Sustainable |
 STLDSteel Dynamics, Inc. | $33.7B | 0.8% | 24.6% | 15 | Sustainable |
 CMCCommercial Metals Co… | $7.8B | 1.0% | 96.2% | 4 | At Risk |
 ZEUSOlympic Steel, Inc. | $533M | 1.2% | 29.1% | 3 | Sustainable |
2nd  MSMMSC Industrial Direc… | $5.8B | 3.3% | 95.1% | 4 | At Risk |
 NUENucor Corporation | $51.6B | 1.0% | 29.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
RYI Annual Dividend History (2007–2026)
20 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.19 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $0.75 | 0.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 4.9% |
| 2024 | $0.75 | 4.5% | 4 | $-0.26 | — | — | 4.9% |
| 2023 | $0.72 | 34.1% | 4 | $4.10 | 17.5% | 5.71x | 4.7% |
| 2022 | $0.54 | 224.2% | 4 | $10.21 | 5.2% | 19.08x | 3.5% |
| 2021 | $0.17 | — | 2 | $7.56 | 2.2% | 45.82x | 1.1% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.72 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.17 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.81 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.46 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonRYI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RYI stock.
How much dividend does RYI pay per share?
Ryerson Holding Corporation (RYI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.76 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is RYI's next ex-dividend date?
RYI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RYI typically pays dividends Annual.
Is RYI's dividend safe?
RYI's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +201.6%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is RYI a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Ryerson Holding Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does RYI pay dividends?
Ryerson Holding Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.76 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 5+ years from 2021 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RYI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RYI five years ago would be worth approximately $15,557 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RYI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RYI'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 +3.3% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.