Rural Funds Group Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

For Rural Funds Group (RFF), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 6.65% and a payout ratio of 144.87%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

12 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
Dividends per share (FY)$0.09$0.12$0.12$0.12$0.12$0.12$0.12$0.12$0.10$0.08$0.08$0.02
Dividend yield (FY) %6.65%5.81%6.60%4.53%4.19%5.57%4.22%4.71%4.95%5.54%8.08%8.61%
Payout ratio (FY) %144.87%54.55%47.46%20.58%31.51%73.43%97.32%70.28%43.05%-2700.83%101.29%29.13%

Dividend Payout History

44 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-10-31September 29, 252025-09-30$0.03
2025-07-31June 27, 252025-06-30$0.03
2025-04-30March 28, 252025-03-31$0.03
2025-01-31December 30, 242024-12-31$0.03
2024-10-31September 27, 242024-09-30$0.03
2024-07-31June 27, 242024-06-28$0.03
2024-04-30March 27, 242024-03-28$0.03
2024-01-31December 28, 232023-12-29$0.03
2023-10-31September 28, 232023-09-29$0.03
2023-07-31June 29, 232023-06-30$0.03
2023-04-28March 30, 232023-03-31$0.03
2023-01-31December 29, 222022-12-30$0.03
2022-10-31September 29, 222022-09-30$0.03
2022-07-29June 29, 222022-06-30$0.03
2022-04-29March 30, 222022-03-31$0.03
2022-01-31December 30, 212021-12-31$0.03
2021-10-29September 29, 212021-09-30$0.03
2021-07-30June 29, 212021-06-30$0.03
2021-04-30March 30, 212021-03-31$0.03
2021-01-29December 30, 202020-12-31$0.03
2020-10-30September 29, 202020-09-30$0.03
2020-07-31June 29, 202020-06-30$0.03
2020-04-30March 30, 202020-03-31$0.03
2020-01-31December 30, 192019-12-31$0.03
2019-10-31September 27, 192019-09-30$0.03
2019-07-31June 27, 192019-06-28$0.03
2019-04-30March 28, 192019-03-29$0.03
2019-01-31December 28, 182018-12-31$0.03
2018-10-31September 27, 182018-09-28$0.03
2018-07-31June 28, 182018-06-29$0.03
2018-04-30March 28, 182018-03-29$0.03
2018-01-31December 28, 172017-12-29$0.03
2017-10-31September 28, 172017-09-29$0.03
2017-07-31June 29, 172017-06-30$0.02
2017-04-28March 30, 172017-03-31$0.02
2017-01-31December 27, 162016-12-29$0.02
2016-10-28September 29, 162016-09-30$0.02
2016-07-29June 29, 162016-06-30$0.02
2016-04-29March 29, 162016-03-31$0.02
2016-01-29December 28, 152015-12-31$0.02
2015-10-30September 28, 152015-09-30$0.02
2015-07-30June 26, 152015-06-30$0.02
2015-04-24April 15, 152015-04-17$0.02
2015-01-15December 23, 142014-12-30$0.02

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rural Funds Group's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Rural Funds Group returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Rural Funds Group's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Rural Funds Group, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Rural Funds Group a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Rural Funds Group's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Rural Funds Group maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Rural Funds Group's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Rural Funds Group dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Rural Funds Group dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.