RTH Dividend History & Analysis | 1% Yield

RTH has a dividend yield of 1% and paid 2.42 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.97%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 12.43%
Consistency Lifetime 83.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.55%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 25
Dividend Rating 59.52%

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: 11.3%
Total Return 5y: 70%

Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Cyclical

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ITB 2,912 M 1.70% 2.59%
RXI 268 M 1.62% 2.03%
RSPD 227 M 1.15% 1.46%
XLY 24,175 M 0.86% 1.99%
XHB 1,849 M 0.78% 1.28%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BETZ 53 M 116% 37.1%
ITB 2,912 M 51.3% 91.8%
RXI 268 M 19.0% 91.4%
FDIS 2,006 M 10.7% 96.0%
IYC 1,481 M 12.9% 90.7%

RTH 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
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 2025-12-26 Annual 2.421 39.8% N/A
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2024-12-24 Annual 1.732 -13.7% 0.69%
2023-12-18 2023-12-19 2023-12-22 Annual 2.007 8.8% 0.88%
2022-12-19 2022-12-20 2022-12-23 Annual 1.845 21.8% 1%
2021-12-20 2021-12-21 2021-12-27 Annual 1.515 51% 0.94%
2020-12-21 2020-12-22 2020-12-28 Annual 1.003 -8% 0.54%
2019-12-23 2019-12-24 2019-12-30 Other 1.09 10.8% N/A
2018-12-20 2018-12-21 2018-12-27 Annual 0.984 -31.1% N/A
2017-12-18 2017-12-19 2017-12-22 Annual 1.428 2.4% N/A
2016-12-19 2016-12-21 2016-12-23 Annual 1.394 -20.1% N/A
2015-12-21 2015-12-23 2015-12-28 Annual 1.745 499.7% N/A
2014-12-22 2014-12-24 2014-12-29 Annual 0.291 -52.1% N/A
2013-12-23 2013-12-26 2013-12-30 Annual 0.608 2940% N/A
2012-12-28 2013-01-02 2013-02-01 Other 0.02 -97.6% N/A
2012-12-24 2012-12-27 2012-12-31 Annual 0.846 252.5% N/A
2012-12-19 2012-12-21 2012-12-28 Other 0.24 1423.8% N/A
2012-12-13 2012-12-17 2013-01-03 Other 0.0158 -32.9% N/A
2012-12-12 2012-12-14 2013-01-04 Other 0.0235 343% N/A
2012-12-07 2012-12-11 2013-01-04 Other 0.0053 -99.1% N/A
2012-12-06 2012-12-10 2012-12-20 Other 0.56 302% N/A
2012-12-05 2012-12-07 2013-01-04 Other 0.1393 625.5% N/A
2012-12-03 2012-12-05 2012-12-28 Other 0.0192 -83.4% N/A
2012-11-27 2012-11-29 2012-12-17 Other 0.116 480% N/A
2012-11-21 2012-11-26 2012-12-12 Other 0.02 -64.3% N/A
2012-11-19 2012-11-21 2012-12-12 Other 0.0561 155% N/A
2012-11-14 2012-11-16 2012-12-04 Other 0.022 -4.3% N/A
2012-11-06 2012-11-08 2012-12-03 Other 0.023 -52.9% N/A
2012-10-22 2012-10-24 2012-11-09 Other 0.0488 114.5% N/A
2012-10-18 2012-10-22 2012-11-06 Other 0.0228 44.4% N/A
2012-09-18 2012-09-20 2012-10-15 Other 0.0158 -32.9% N/A
2012-09-12 2012-09-14 2012-10-03 Other 0.0235 -79.8% N/A
2012-08-28 2012-08-30 2012-09-17 Other 0.116 -18.9% N/A
2012-08-08 2012-08-10 2012-09-06 Other 0.1431 234.7% N/A
2012-05-17 2012-05-21 2012-06-14 Other 0.0428 147.8% N/A
2012-05-11 2012-05-15 2012-06-05 Other 0.0173 -87.9% N/A
2012-05-09 2012-05-11 2012-06-06 Other 0.1431 529% N/A
2012-04-19 2012-04-23 2012-05-07 Other 0.0228 417% N/A
2012-04-17 2012-04-19 2012-05-14 Other 0.0044 -78% N/A
2012-04-03 2012-03-15 2012-03-30 Other 0.02 -84.6% N/A
2012-03-14 2012-03-16 2012-04-03 Other 0.13 454.8% N/A
2012-03-13 2012-03-15 2012-04-04 Other 0.0234 -83.6% N/A
2012-03-08 2012-03-12 2012-04-06 Other 0.1431 23.4% N/A
2012-03-06 2012-03-08 2012-03-26 Other 0.116 504.2% N/A
2012-03-05 2012-03-07 2012-03-30 Other 0.0192 0% N/A
2012-02-08 2012-02-10 2012-02-28 Other 0.0192 -51% N/A
2012-01-23 2012-01-25 2012-02-10 Other 0.0392 117.8% N/A
2011-12-30 2012-01-04 2012-01-27 Other 0.018 25% N/A
2011-12-29 2012-01-03 2012-01-26 Other 0.0144 -74.7% N/A
2011-12-28 2011-12-30 2012-01-04 Other 0.057 336.8% N/A
2011-12-20 2011-12-22 2012-01-17 Other 0.0131 0% N/A

RTH Dividend FAQ

The VanEck Retail ETF (NASDAQ:RTH) is a non-diversified fund that commits at least 80% of its assets to securities that track its benchmark index, which is limited to companies deriving 50% or more of revenue from retail activities-including brick-and-mortar, wholesale, e-commerce, direct-mail, TV, specialty, and staple food retailers.

What is the Dividend Yield of RTH?

As of February 2026, RTH`s dividend yield is 0.97%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.42 USD by the current share price of 264.90.

Does RTH pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, RTH paid a dividend of 2.42 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-22 and the payout was 2.421 USD.

How often does RTH pay dividends?

RTH pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, RTH has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-22.

RTH dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RTH for the next 4 payments are between 2.23 (-7.9%) and 2.701 (+11.6%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will RTH pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 2.421 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Retail (RTH) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RTH?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of RTH?

RTH's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 12.4% per year.
Strong growth: RTH's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of RTH?

RTH's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.55%. If you bought RTH's shares at 155.81 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.42 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.55% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RTH?

RTH Payout Consistency is 83.4%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Retail has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does RTH have a good Dividend Yield?

RTH`s 0.97% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of RTH?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RTH is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of RTH?

RTH`s Overall Dividend Rating is 59.52%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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: 2026-02-04 02:40