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RLI Dividend History & Analysis | 1% Yield

RLI has a dividend yield of 1% and paid 0.63 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.01%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.63
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -10.68%
Dividend Rating 21.66%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.39%
Payout Ratio 21.0%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency -4.03%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -22.8%
Total Return 5y: 38.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Property & Casualty Insurance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ORI 11,526 M 8.46% 29.6%
COFA 2,729 M 8.95% 27.0%
ACIC 618 M 6.59% 15.5%
FNF 14,918 M 7.27% 13.1%
CNA 12,922 M 3.93% 6.03%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
FNF 14,918 M 35.8% 30.4%
FIHL 2,052 M 25.0% 100%
ACIC 618 M 20.1% 74.1%
AGO 4,324 M 11.5% 99.3%
KNSL 9,218 M 11.5% 100%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare RLI Dividends with its Peer-Group

ACIC
American Coastal
 6.59% Yield
AGO
Assured Guaranty
 1.53% Yield
COFA
Coface
 8.95% Yield
SIGI
Selective Insurance
 1.88% Yield
FNF
Fidelity National
 7.27% Yield
ORI
Old Republic
 8.46% Yield

RLI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 2025-12-19 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.26%
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-09-19 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.24%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-20 Quarterly 0.16 6.7% 0.21%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-03-20 Quarterly 0.15 -96.3% 0.2%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2024-12-20 Quarterly 4 1279.3% 2.26%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-20 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.19%
2024-05-31 2024-05-31 2024-06-20 Quarterly 0.29 7.4% 0.2%
2024-02-28 2024-02-29 2024-03-20 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.18%
2023-11-29 2023-11-30 2023-12-20 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.2%
2023-08-30 2023-08-31 2023-09-20 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.21%
2023-05-30 2023-05-31 2023-06-20 Quarterly 0.27 3.8% 0.22%
2023-02-27 2023-02-28 2023-03-20 Quarterly 0.26 -96.3% 0.2%
2022-11-29 2022-11-30 2022-12-20 Quarterly 7 2592.3% 5.62%
2022-08-30 2022-08-31 2022-09-20 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.23%
2022-05-27 2022-05-31 2022-06-21 Quarterly 0.26 4% 0.22%
2022-02-25 2022-02-28 2022-03-18 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.25%
2021-11-29 2021-11-30 2021-12-20 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.23%
2021-08-30 2021-08-31 2021-09-20 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.23%
2021-05-27 2021-05-28 2021-06-18 Quarterly 0.25 4.2% 0.24%
2021-02-25 2021-02-26 2021-03-19 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.22%
2020-11-27 2020-11-30 2020-12-18 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2020-08-28 2020-08-31 2020-09-18 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2020-05-28 2020-05-29 2020-06-19 Quarterly 0.24 4.3% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-03-20 Quarterly 0.23 -77% N/A
2019-11-27 2019-11-29 2019-12-20 Quarterly 1 334.8% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-20 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2019-05-30 2019-05-31 2019-06-20 Quarterly 0.23 4.5% N/A
2019-02-27 2019-02-28 2019-03-20 Quarterly 0.22 -82% N/A
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-27 Quarterly 1.22 454.5% N/A
2018-08-30 2018-08-31 2018-09-20 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2018-05-30 2018-05-31 2018-06-20 Quarterly 0.22 4.8% N/A
2018-02-27 2018-02-28 2018-03-20 Quarterly 0.21 -89.3% N/A
2017-11-29 2017-11-30 2017-12-27 Quarterly 1.96 833.3% N/A
2017-08-29 2017-08-31 2017-09-20 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2017-05-26 2017-05-31 2017-06-20 Quarterly 0.21 5% N/A
2017-02-24 2017-02-28 2017-03-20 Quarterly 0.2 -90.9% N/A
2016-11-28 2016-11-30 2016-12-23 Quarterly 2.2 1000% N/A
2016-08-29 2016-08-31 2016-09-19 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-05-26 2016-05-31 2016-06-20 Quarterly 0.2 5.3% N/A
2016-02-25 2016-02-29 2016-03-18 Quarterly 0.19 -91.3% N/A
2015-11-25 2015-11-30 2015-12-22 Quarterly 2.19 1052.6% N/A
2015-08-27 2015-08-31 2015-09-18 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2015-05-27 2015-05-29 2015-06-19 Quarterly 0.19 5.6% N/A
2015-02-25 2015-02-27 2015-03-20 Quarterly 0.18 -94.3% N/A
2014-11-25 2014-11-28 2014-12-22 Quarterly 3.18 1666.7% N/A
2014-08-27 2014-08-29 2014-09-19 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2014-05-28 2014-05-30 2014-06-20 Quarterly 0.18 5.9% N/A
2014-02-26 2014-02-28 2014-03-20 Quarterly 0.17 -94.9% N/A
2013-11-26 2013-11-29 2013-12-20 Quarterly 3.34 882.4% N/A
2013-08-28 2013-08-30 2013-09-20 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A

RLI Dividend FAQ

RLI Corp. (NYSE:RLI) is a U.S.-based insurance holding company that underwrites a broad suite of property, casualty, and surety products through three primary segments: Casualty, Property, and Surety. The Casualty segment covers commercial excess, personal umbrella, general liability, transportation, professional liability, workers’ compensation, commercial auto, inland marine, and a range of specialty lines such as security-guard and environmental-liability coverage. The Property segment writes commercial property policies-including fire, earthquake, wind, flood and collapse coverage-for office buildings, multifamily, industrial and mercantile structures, as well as marine and homeowners lines. The Surety segment issues commercial bonds for medium- and large-scale enterprises, smaller bonds for individuals, and contractor bonds for the mid-market.

What is the Dividend Yield of RLI?

As of January 2026, RLI`s dividend yield is 1.01%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.63 USD by the current share price of 62.48.

Does RLI pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, RLI paid a dividend of 0.63 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-28 and the payout was 0.16 USD.

How often does RLI pay dividends?

RLI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, RLI has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-28.

RLI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RLI for the next 4 payments are between 0.482 (+201.3%) and 1.303 (+714.4%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will RLI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.16 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-28. The next Ex-Dividend date for RLI (RLI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RLI?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of RLI?

RLI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -10.68% per year.
Negative growth: RLI's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of RLI?

RLI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.39%. If you bought RLI's shares at 45.24 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.63 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.39% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RLI?

RLI Payout Consistency is 87.8%. 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: RLI has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does RLI have a good Dividend Yield?

RLI`s 1.01% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of RLI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RLI is 21.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of RLI?

RLI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 21.66%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

RLI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in RLI`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

RLI`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.09% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 33.3%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has RLI ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2025-01-16 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 72,307,700
1986 78,479,600 +8.54%
1987 76,569,200 -2.43%
1988 74,256,400 -3.02%
1989 69,780,200 -6.03%
1990 71,319,900 +2.21%
1991 73,331,400 +2.82%
1992 72,028,900 -1.78%
1993 63,160,000 -12.31%
1994 58,029,400 -8.12%
1995 72,098,800 +24.25%
1996 116,266,300 +61.26%
1997 91,793,100 -21.05%
1998 83,908,100 -8.59%
1999 79,924,500 -4.75%
2000 79,843,400 -0.1%
2001 79,944,600 +0.13%
2002 83,082,800 +3.93%
2003 104,018,900 +25.2%
2004 104,624,000 +0.58%
2005 105,848,000 +1.17%
2006 99,740,000 -5.77%
2007 92,956,000 -6.8%
2008 86,852,000 -6.57%
2009 86,588,000 -0.3%
2010 85,060,000 -1.76%
2011 87,064,000 +2.36%
2012 43,180,000 -50.4%
2013 87,506,000 +102.65%
2014 87,874,000 +0.42%
2015 88,670,000 +0.91%
2016 44,398,000 -49.93%
2017 44,549,000 +0.34%
2018 44,504,000 -0.1%
2019 90,818,000 +104.07%
2020 45,565,000 -49.83%
2021 45,730,000 +0.36%
2022 91,908,000 +100.98%
2023 92,144,000 +0.26%
2024 92,451,000 +0.33%
2025 92,310,000 -0.15%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2026-01-04 02:17