RELL Dividend History & Analysis | 2.9% Yield

RELL has a dividend yield of 2.9% and paid 0.24 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.87%
Payout Ratio 68.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 94.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.18%
Payout FCF 136.9%
Streak Years 38
Dividend Rating 44.03%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -10.7%
Total Return 5y: 97.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Technology Distributors

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
AVT 5,107 M 2.70% 4.0%
SNX 13,957 M 1.35% 2.16%
CDW 18,449 M 1.50% 1.77%
CNXN 1,493 M 0.94% 1.20%
PLUS 2,285 M 0.63% 1.08%
Top 3 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SNX 13,957 M 21.8% 93.1%
AVT 5,107 M 10.6% 69.6%
CDW 18,449 M 10.2% 100%

RELL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 2026-02-25 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.55%
2025-11-07 2025-11-07 2025-11-26 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.59%
2025-08-08 2025-08-08 2025-08-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.62%
2025-05-09 2025-05-09 2025-05-28 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.68%
2025-02-07 2025-02-07 2025-02-26 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.46%
2024-11-08 2024-11-08 2024-11-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.41%
2024-08-09 2024-08-09 2024-08-28 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.53%
2024-05-09 2024-05-10 2024-05-29 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.56%
2024-02-08 2024-02-09 2024-02-28 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.65%
2023-11-09 2023-11-10 2023-11-29 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.54%
2023-08-03 2023-08-04 2023-08-23 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.46%
2023-05-04 2023-05-05 2023-05-24 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.39%
2023-02-02 2023-02-03 2023-02-22 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.26%
2022-11-03 2022-11-04 2022-11-23 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.26%
2022-08-04 2022-08-05 2022-08-24 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.36%
2022-05-05 2022-05-06 2022-05-25 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.48%
2022-02-03 2022-02-04 2022-02-23 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.5%
2021-11-04 2021-11-05 2021-11-24 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.5%
2021-08-05 2021-08-06 2021-08-25 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.79%
2021-05-04 2021-05-05 2021-05-26 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.79%
2021-02-04 2021-02-05 2021-02-24 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2020-11-05 2020-11-06 2020-11-24 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2020-08-05 2020-08-06 2020-08-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2020-05-05 2020-05-06 2020-05-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2020-02-05 2020-02-06 2020-02-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2019-11-06 2019-11-07 2019-11-22 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2019-08-06 2019-08-07 2019-08-23 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2019-05-07 2019-05-08 2019-05-24 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2019-02-07 2019-02-08 2019-02-26 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2018-11-06 2018-11-07 2018-11-21 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2018-08-06 2018-08-07 2018-08-23 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2018-05-08 2018-05-09 2018-05-24 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2018-02-08 2018-02-09 2018-02-22 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2017-11-06 2017-11-07 2017-11-22 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2017-08-03 2017-08-07 2017-08-24 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2017-05-05 2017-05-09 2017-05-24 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2017-02-03 2017-02-07 2017-02-24 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-11-03 2016-11-07 2016-11-22 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-08-04 2016-08-08 2016-08-24 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-05-06 2016-05-10 2016-05-24 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-02-04 2016-02-08 2016-02-24 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-11-20 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-08-04 2015-08-06 2015-08-21 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-05-05 2015-05-07 2015-05-22 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-02-04 2015-02-06 2015-02-20 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-11-05 2014-11-07 2014-11-21 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-08-06 2014-08-08 2014-08-22 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-05-07 2014-05-09 2014-05-23 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-02-05 2014-02-07 2014-02-21 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2013-11-06 2013-11-08 2013-11-26 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A

RELL Dividend FAQ

Richardson Electronics Ltd (NASDAQ: RELL) designs, manufactures and distributes engineered solutions across four primary segments: Power & Microwave Technologies (electron tubes, RF and microwave components for semiconductor equipment, broadcast, radar, and medical applications), Green Energy Solutions (products for wind, solar, hydrogen, EVs and synthetic-diamond power management), Canvys (custom touch-screen displays, enclosures and software), and Healthcare (CT/MRI replacement parts, service training and related amplifiers). The firm serves a broad customer base that includes energy, aerospace, communications, industrial, marine, military, scientific and semiconductor markets, operating globally from its headquarters in La Fox, Illinois.

What is the Dividend Yield of RELL?

As of February 2026, RELL`s dividend yield is 2.87%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.24 USD by the current share price of 11.36.

Does RELL pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, RELL paid a dividend of 0.24 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-06 and the payout was 0.06 USD.

How often does RELL pay dividends?

RELL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, RELL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-06.

RELL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RELL for the next 4 payments are between 0.067 (+11.7%) and 0.068 (+13.3%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will RELL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.06 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-06. The next Ex-Dividend date for Richardson Electronics (RELL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RELL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Richardson Electronics (RELL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of RELL?

RELL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of RELL?

RELL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.18%. If you bought RELL's shares at 5.74 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.24 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.18% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RELL?

RELL Payout Consistency is 94.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Richardson Electronics has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does RELL have a good Dividend Yield?

RELL`s 2.87% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of RELL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RELL is 68.6%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of RELL?

RELL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 44.03%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

RELL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in RELL's Outstanding Shares?

Richardson Electronics's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 5.44% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has RELL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 6, 1986 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 8,566,000
1986 10,960,000 +27.95%
1987 11,020,000 +0.55%
1988 11,099,000 +0.72%
1989 11,111,000 +0.11%
1990 10,000,000 -10%
1991 12,500,000 +25%
1992 10,909,100 -12.73%
1993 12,000,000 +10%
1994 11,000,000 -8.33%
1995 11,578,900 +5.26%
1996 11,875,000 +2.56%
1997 12,272,700 +3.35%
1998 14,347,800 +16.91%
1999 12,759,000 -11.07%
2000 17,631,000 +38.18%
2001 13,806,000 -21.69%
2002 13,871,000 +0.47%
2003 14,361,000 +3.53%
2004 17,479,000 +21.71%
2005 17,462,000 -0.1%
2006 17,669,000 +1.19%
2007 17,846,000 +1%
2008 24,188,000 +35.54%
2009 17,912,000 -25.95%
2010 18,099,000 +1.04%
2011 17,161,000 -5.18%
2012 15,345,000 -10.58%
2013 14,185,000 -7.56%
2014 13,911,000 -1.93%
2015 12,883,000 -7.39%
2016 12,844,000 -0.3%
2017 12,926,000 +0.64%
2018 13,049,000 +0.95%
2019 13,135,000 +0.66%
2020 13,225,000 +0.69%
2021 13,794,000 +4.3%
2022 14,382,700 +4.27%
2023 14,072,800 -2.15%
2024 12,258,000 -12.9%
2025 12,583,000 +2.65%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-07 03:25