RCI Dividend History & Analysis | 4.6% Yield

RCI has a dividend yield of 4.6% and paid 1.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.60%
Payout Ratio 28.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -2.65%
Consistency Lifetime 83.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.61%
Payout FCF 43.1%
Streak Years 23
Dividend Rating 29.43%
Ex-Dividend in 30 days: Buy before Mar 10, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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: 40.4%
Total Return 5y: -7.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Wireless Telecommunication Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
AD 6,449 M 64.3% 169%
TIMB 11,131 M 10.5% 19.2%
TIGO 10,396 M 10.5% 15.6%
SPOK 284 M 8.12% 16.3%
PHI 4,936 M 7.61% 8.20%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
TMUS 227,177 M 137% 26.1%
TIMB 11,131 M 45.8% 79.5%
SPOK 284 M 25.8% 87.9%
AMX 62,512 M 8.95% 78.7%

Quality Dividend Peers in Wireless Telecommunication Services

TIMB
TIM Participacoes
 10.46% Yield
AMX
America Movil SAB de CV
 2.79% Yield

RCI 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
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 2026-04-02 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2025-12-08 2025-12-08 2026-01-02 Quarterly 0.36 -0.6% 0.97%
2025-09-08 2025-09-08 2025-10-03 Quarterly 0.362 -0.8% 1.02%
2025-06-09 2025-06-09 2025-07-03 Quarterly 0.365 4.9% 1.39%
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-04-02 Quarterly 0.348 -1.4% 1.23%
2024-12-09 2024-12-09 2025-01-03 Quarterly 0.353 -4.1% 1.01%
2024-09-09 2024-09-09 2024-10-03 Quarterly 0.368 1.4% 0.91%
2024-06-10 2024-06-10 2024-07-05 Quarterly 0.363 -2.4% 0.94%
2024-03-08 2024-03-11 2024-04-03 Quarterly 0.372 1.1% 0.84%
2023-12-07 2023-12-08 2024-01-02 Quarterly 0.368 0.3% 0.81%
2023-09-07 2023-09-08 2023-10-03 Quarterly 0.367 -1.9% 0.93%
2023-06-08 2023-06-09 2023-07-05 Quarterly 0.374 3.3% 0.86%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-04-03 Quarterly 0.362 -1.1% 0.79%
2022-12-08 2022-12-09 2023-01-03 Quarterly 0.366 -3.9% 0.81%
2022-09-08 2022-09-09 2022-10-03 Quarterly 0.381 -4.3% 0.92%
2022-06-09 2022-06-10 2022-07-04 Quarterly 0.398 2.6% 0.8%
2022-03-09 2022-03-10 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.388 -1.8% 0.73%
2021-12-09 2021-12-10 2022-01-04 Quarterly 0.395 0% 0.86%
2021-09-08 2021-09-09 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.395 -4.4% 0.8%
2021-06-09 2021-06-10 2021-07-02 Quarterly 0.413 4.6% 0.8%
2021-03-09 2021-03-10 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.395 1.3% 0.83%
2020-12-09 2020-12-10 2021-01-04 Quarterly 0.39 2.1% N/A
2020-09-08 2020-09-09 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.382 2.1% N/A
2020-06-09 2020-06-10 2020-07-02 Quarterly 0.374 0.3% N/A
2020-03-09 2020-03-10 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.373 -1.3% N/A
2019-12-10 2019-12-11 2020-01-02 Quarterly 0.378 0% N/A
2019-09-06 2019-09-09 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.378 1.1% N/A
2019-06-07 2019-06-10 2019-07-02 Quarterly 0.374 0.3% N/A
2019-03-11 2019-03-12 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.373 3.6% N/A
2018-12-10 2018-12-11 2019-01-03 Quarterly 0.36 -2.4% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-10-03 Quarterly 0.369 -0.3% N/A
2018-06-08 2018-06-11 2018-07-03 Quarterly 0.37 -0.5% N/A
2018-03-09 2018-03-12 2018-04-03 Quarterly 0.372 -0.3% N/A
2017-12-08 2017-12-11 2018-01-02 Quarterly 0.373 -5.3% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-03 Quarterly 0.394 11% N/A
2017-06-08 2017-06-12 2017-07-04 Quarterly 0.355 -0.3% N/A
2017-03-09 2017-03-13 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.356 -1.9% N/A
2016-12-08 2016-12-12 2017-01-03 Quarterly 0.363 -2.9% N/A
2016-09-07 2016-09-11 2016-10-03 Quarterly 0.374 -0.8% N/A
2016-06-08 2016-06-12 2016-07-04 Quarterly 0.377 5.3% N/A
2016-03-09 2016-03-13 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.358 1.4% N/A
2015-12-09 2015-12-11 2016-01-04 Quarterly 0.353 -2.8% N/A
2015-09-09 2015-09-11 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.363 -6.7% N/A
2015-06-10 2015-06-12 2015-07-02 Quarterly 0.389 2.9% N/A
2015-03-11 2015-03-13 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0.378 -5.3% N/A
2014-12-09 2014-12-11 2015-01-02 Quarterly 0.399 -4.3% N/A
2014-09-10 2014-09-12 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.417 -0.7% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-07-02 Quarterly 0.42 1.9% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-04-04 Quarterly 0.412 0.5% N/A
2013-12-11 2013-12-13 2014-01-02 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A

RCI Dividend FAQ

Rogers Communications Inc. (NYSE:RCI) is a Canadian integrated communications and media firm operating three core segments: Wireless (mobile voice, data, IoT, and device services under Rogers, Fido, and chatr), Cable (high-speed internet, Wi-Fi, and smart-home solutions), and Media (broadcast TV, specialty channels, streaming platforms, and radio). The company also owns the Toronto Blue Jays, the Rogers Centre, and a suite of sports-focused TV networks, while offering financial products such as the Rogers World Elite Mastercard.

What is the Dividend Yield of RCI?

As of February 2026, RCI`s dividend yield is 4.60%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.80 USD by the current share price of 36.07.

Does RCI pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, RCI paid a dividend of 1.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-10 and the payout was 0.36 USD.

How often does RCI pay dividends?

RCI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, RCI has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-10.

RCI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RCI for the next 4 payments are between 0.375 (+4.2%) and 0.38 (+5.6%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will RCI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.36 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for Rogers Communications (RCI) is 2026-03-10.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RCI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Rogers Communications (RCI) is 2026-03-10.

What is the Dividend Growth of RCI?

RCI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -2.65% per year.
Negative growth: RCI's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of RCI?

RCI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.61%. If you bought RCI's shares at 38.97 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.61% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RCI?

RCI Payout Consistency is 83.9%. 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: Rogers Communications has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does RCI have a good Dividend Yield?

RCI`s 4.60% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of RCI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RCI is 28.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of RCI?

RCI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 29.43%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

RCI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in RCI's Outstanding Shares?

Rogers Communications's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.6% 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 RCI ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 8, 2007 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 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
1994 302,934,600
1995 305,947,600 +0.99%
1996 356,408,000 +16.49%
1997 333,665,200 -6.38%
1998 417,538,900 +25.14%
1999 492,998,000 +18.07%
2000 430,802,000 -12.62%
2001 420,746,000 -2.33%
2002 440,186,000 +4.62%
2003 467,972,000 +6.31%
2004 551,486,000 +17.85%
2005 640,968,000 +16.23%
2006 648,000,000 +1.1%
2007 639,000,000 -1.39%
2008 636,000,000 -0.47%
2009 593,750,000 -6.64%
2010 557,000,000 -6.19%
2011 528,000,000 -5.21%
2012 518,000,000 -1.89%
2013 517,000,000 -0.19%
2014 517,000,000
2015 517,000,000
2016 450,000,000 -12.96%
2017 516,000,000 +14.67%
2018 515,000,000 -0.19%
2019 510,000,000 -0.97%
2020 506,000,000 -0.78%
2021 506,250,000 +0.05%
2022 508,000,000 +0.35%
2023 529,032,300 +4.14%
2024 547,059,000 +3.41%
2025 491,652,000 -10.13%

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: 2026-02-01 02:17