Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.84
Rayonier Inc. (RYN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1994 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
8.7%
Payout Ratio
61.6%
Watch
Dividend Streak
4 years
RYN Dividend Income Check
Safety
61.6% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.6% and trend is rising.
RYN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield8.7%
Trailing DPS$1.84
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout61.6%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout149.1%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR30.3%
5Y CAGR18.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.2%
Total Shareholder Yield10.8%
1Y Total Return3.3%
5Y Total Return-18.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)24.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,13910Y ago$13,97920Y ago$22,615
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.
RYN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (33 years of payments)
RYN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Rayonier Inc. distributes 61.6% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 149.1%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
RYN has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 30.3% and 5-year CAGR of 18.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RYN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 8.7% dividend yield, 2.2% buyback yield, 10.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -18.6%, with dividends contributing 24.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,979 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
RYN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$8.16
Avg/Payment$0.4078
Latest Change-4.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026Latest | $0.2600 | ↓ -4.6% | 12.16% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | $0.2725 | ↓ -80.5% | 12.44% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | $1.4000 | ↑ +413.8% | 10.74% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.2725 | — | 4.25% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.2725 | — | 4.86% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.2725 | ↓ -4.4% | 4.05% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.2850 | ↓ -84.2% | 4.82% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $1.8000 | ↑ +531.6% | 9.90% | Jan 30, 2025 |
RYN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
8.7%
#1 of 8
Safety
Watch
61.6% payout
Streak
4Y
18.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
10.8%
#1 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st RYNRayonier Inc. | $3.3B | 8.7% | 61.6% | 4 | Watch |
3rd  PCHPotlatchDeltic Corpo… | $3.2B | 4.3% | 6.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
 WYWeyerhaeuser Company | $17.3B | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 LPXLouisiana-Pacific Co… | $5.1B | 1.5% | 53.4% | 8 | Sustainable |
 WFGWest Fraser Timber C… | $4.8B | 2.1% | — | 10 | Unknown |
2nd  IPInternational Paper … | $17.7B | 5.5% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 PKGPackaging Corporatio… | $20.2B | 2.2% | 58.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
 NTRNutrien Ltd. | $35.5B | 3.0% | 46.8% | 8 | Sustainable |
RYN Annual Dividend History (1993–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.26 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $2.49 | -15.3% | 5 | $0.44 | 565.9% | 0.18x | 8.6% |
| 2024 | $2.94 | 119.4% | 5 | $2.39 | 123.0% | 0.81x | 10.1% |
| 2023 | $1.34 | 19.1% | 5 | $1.17 | 114.5% | 0.87x | 4.6% |
| 2022 | $1.12 | 4.2% | 4 | $0.73 | 154.1% | 0.65x | 3.9% |
| 2021 | $1.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.08 | 100.0% | 1.00x | 3.7% |
| 2020 | $1.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.27 | 400.0% | 0.25x | 3.7% |
| 2019 | $1.08 | 1.9% | 4 | $0.46 | 234.8% | 0.43x | 3.7% |
| 2018 | $1.06 | 6.0% | 4 | $0.79 | 134.2% | 0.75x | 3.6% |
| 2017 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.16 | 86.2% | 1.16x | 3.4% |
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Start ComparisonRYN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RYN stock.
How much dividend does RYN pay per share?
Rayonier Inc. (RYN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.84 per share, with a current dividend yield of +8.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is RYN's next ex-dividend date?
RYN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RYN typically pays dividends Annual.
Is RYN's dividend safe?
RYN's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +61.6% and FCF payout ratio of +149.1%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is RYN a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Rayonier Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +18.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does RYN pay dividends?
Rayonier Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.84 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 32+ years from 1994 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RYN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RYN five years ago would be worth approximately $8,139 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RYN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RYN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +8.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.