RLI Corp. Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for RLI Corp. (RLI). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

37 years
Metric (FY)2025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989
Dividends per share (FY)$2.63$5.14$3.07$8.03$2.99$1.95$1.91$1.87$2.58$2.79$2.75$3.71$4.34$6.26$6.19$8.15$1.08$0.99$0.87$0.75$0.63$0.51$0.40$0.51$0.63$0.59$0.55$0.54$0.59$0.55$0.54$0.58$0.54$0.50$0.46$0.42$0.29
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A3.12%2.31%6.13%2.67%1.88%2.13%2.71%4.25%4.41%4.39%7.51%4.45%9.67%8.48%16.00%1.99%1.58%1.49%1.28%1.20%1.15%1.01%1.20%1.38%1.30%1.62%1.49%1.13%1.62%1.97%2.92%2.22%2.04%2.77%2.92%4.30%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A68.15%45.99%62.54%48.44%55.96%44.66%129.48%108.36%106.59%86.94%118.02%73.77%128.73%100.20%138.74%24.38%26.39%11.38%13.39%14.24%16.57%13.34%18.55%19.60%19.85%17.70%18.49%15.59%16.58%48.42%-68.00%20.25%22.14%20.63%20.69%26.83%

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-19November 28, 252025-11-28$2.16
2025-09-19August 29, 252025-08-29$0.16
2025-06-20May 30, 252025-05-30$0.16
2025-03-20February 28, 252025-02-28$0.15
2024-12-20November 29, 242024-11-29$4.29
2024-09-20August 30, 242024-08-30$0.29
2024-06-20May 31, 242024-05-31$0.29
2024-03-20February 28, 242024-02-29$0.27
2023-12-20November 29, 232023-11-30$2.27
2023-09-20August 30, 232023-08-31$0.27
2023-06-20May 30, 232023-05-31$0.27
2023-03-20February 27, 232023-02-28$0.26
2022-12-20November 29, 222022-11-30$7.26
2022-09-20August 30, 222022-08-31$0.26
2022-06-21May 27, 222022-05-31$0.26
2022-03-18February 25, 222022-02-28$0.25
2021-12-20November 29, 212021-11-30$2.25
2021-09-20August 30, 212021-08-31$0.25
2021-06-18May 27, 212021-05-28$0.25
2021-03-19February 25, 212021-02-26$0.24
2020-12-18November 27, 202020-11-30$1.24
2020-09-18August 28, 202020-08-31$0.24
2020-06-19May 28, 202020-05-29$0.24
2020-03-20February 27, 202020-02-28$0.23
2019-12-20November 27, 192019-11-29$1.23
2019-09-20August 29, 192019-08-30$0.23
2019-06-20May 30, 192019-05-31$0.23
2019-03-20February 27, 192019-02-28$0.22
2018-12-27November 29, 182018-11-30$1.22
2018-09-20August 30, 182018-08-31$0.22
2018-06-20May 30, 182018-05-31$0.22
2018-03-20February 27, 182018-02-28$0.21
2017-12-27November 29, 172017-11-30$1.96
2017-09-20August 29, 172017-08-31$0.21
2017-06-20May 26, 172017-05-31$0.21
2017-03-20February 24, 172017-02-28$0.20
2016-12-23November 28, 162016-11-30$2.20
2016-09-19August 29, 162016-08-31$0.20
2016-06-20May 26, 162016-05-31$0.20
2016-03-18February 25, 162016-02-29$0.19
2015-12-22November 25, 152015-11-30$2.19
2015-09-18August 27, 152015-08-31$0.19
2015-06-19May 27, 152015-05-29$0.19
2015-03-20February 25, 152015-02-27$0.18
2014-12-22November 25, 142014-11-28$3.18
2014-09-19August 27, 142014-08-29$0.18
2014-06-20May 28, 142014-05-30$0.18
2014-03-20February 26, 142014-02-28$0.17
2013-12-20November 26, 132013-11-29$3.34
2013-09-20August 28, 132013-08-30$0.34
2013-06-20May 29, 132013-05-31$0.34
2013-03-20February 26, 132013-02-28$0.32
2012-12-20November 28, 122012-11-30$5.32
2012-09-20August 29, 122012-08-31$0.32
2012-06-20May 29, 122012-05-31$0.32
2012-03-20February 27, 122012-02-29$0.30
2011-12-20November 28, 112011-11-30$5.30
2011-09-20August 29, 112011-08-31$0.30
2011-06-20May 26, 112011-05-31$0.30
2011-03-18February 24, 112011-02-28$0.29
2010-12-29December 14, 102010-12-16$7.29
2010-10-15September 28, 102010-09-30$0.29
2010-07-15June 28, 102010-06-30$0.29
2010-04-15March 29, 102010-03-31$0.28
2010-01-15December 29, 092009-12-31$0.28
2009-10-15September 28, 092009-09-30$0.27
2009-07-15June 26, 092009-06-30$0.27
2009-04-15March 27, 092009-03-31$0.26
2009-01-15December 29, 082008-12-31$0.26
2008-10-15September 26, 082008-09-30$0.25
2008-07-15June 26, 082008-06-30$0.25
2008-04-15March 27, 082008-03-31$0.23
2008-01-15December 27, 072007-12-31$0.23
2007-10-15September 26, 072007-09-28$0.22
2007-07-13June 27, 072007-06-29$0.22
2007-04-13March 28, 072007-03-30$0.20
2007-01-12December 27, 062006-12-29$0.20
2006-10-13September 27, 062006-09-30$0.19
2006-07-14June 28, 062006-06-30$0.19
2006-04-14March 29, 062006-03-31$0.17
2006-01-13December 28, 052005-12-30$0.17
2005-10-14September 28, 052005-09-30$0.16
2005-07-15June 28, 052005-06-30$0.16
2005-04-15March 29, 052005-03-31$0.14
2005-01-14December 29, 042004-12-31$0.14
2004-10-15September 28, 042004-09-30$0.13
2004-07-15June 28, 042004-06-30$0.13
2004-04-15March 29, 042004-03-31$0.11
2004-01-15December 29, 032003-12-31$0.11
2003-10-15September 26, 032003-09-30$0.10
2003-07-15June 26, 032003-06-30$0.10
2003-04-15March 27, 032003-03-31$0.09
2003-01-15December 27, 022002-12-31$0.09
2002-10-15September 26, 022002-09-30$0.09
2002-07-15June 26, 022002-06-28$0.17
2002-04-15March 26, 022002-03-29$0.16
2002-01-15December 27, 012001-12-31$0.16
2001-10-15September 26, 012001-09-28$0.16
2001-07-13June 27, 012001-06-29$0.16
2001-04-13March 28, 012001-03-30$0.15

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RLI Corp.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much RLI Corp. 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 RLI Corp.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for RLI Corp., 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 RLI Corp. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing RLI Corp.'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 RLI Corp. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing RLI Corp.'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 RLI Corp. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include RLI Corp. 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.