RDVY Dividend History & Analysis | 1.2% Yield

RDVY has a dividend yield of 1.2% and paid 0.77 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.22%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.47%
Consistency Lifetime 93.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.04%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 52.83%

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: 18.8%
Total Return 5y: 91.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Large Value

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
FDL 6,296 M 4.16% 7.36%
SPHD 3,071 M 4.0% 6.04%
SDOG 1,310 M 3.80% 5.82%
SCHD 74,697 M 3.85% 5.65%
DHS 1,335 M 3.45% 5.78%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BKDV 787 M 163% 100%
CGCV 1,333 M 143% 100%
BGIG 402 M 74.8% 100%
TVAL 547 M 52.3% 100%
CAPE 182 M 38.9% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Large Value

SEIV
SEI Exchange Traded
 1.72% Yield
PVAL
Putnam Focused Large
 1.13% Yield

RDVY Dividend History: Last 48 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 2025-12-31 Quarterly 0.2 34.2% 0.28%
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.149 -12.9% 0.22%
2025-06-26 2025-06-26 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.171 -32.7% 0.28%
2025-03-27 2025-03-27 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.254 -14.2% 0.43%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.296 55% 0.48%
2024-09-26 2024-09-26 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.191 -27.1% 0.32%
2024-06-27 2024-06-27 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.262 17% 0.48%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.224 -34.5% 0.4%
2023-12-22 2023-12-26 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.342 52.7% 0.66%
2023-09-22 2023-09-25 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.224 -25.8% 0.48%
2023-06-27 2023-06-28 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.302 43.1% 0.66%
2023-03-24 2023-03-27 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.211 -43.9% 0.5%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.376 72.5% 0.87%
2022-09-23 2022-09-26 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.218 -1.8% 0.54%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.222 44.2% 0.54%
2022-03-25 2022-03-28 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.154 -9.9% 0.31%
2021-12-23 2021-12-27 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.171 30.5% 0.34%
2021-09-23 2021-09-24 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.131 9.2% 0.27%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.12 2.6% 0.25%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.117 -44.5% 0.27%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.211 64.8% N/A
2020-09-24 2020-09-25 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.128 -22.4% N/A
2020-06-25 2020-06-26 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.165 52.8% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.108 -42.6% N/A
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.188 48% N/A
2019-09-25 2019-09-26 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.127 -4.5% N/A
2019-06-14 2019-06-17 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.133 22% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.109 -32.7% N/A
2018-12-18 2018-12-19 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.162 97.6% N/A
2018-09-14 2018-09-17 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.082 -17.2% N/A
2018-06-21 2018-06-22 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.099 -2.9% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.102 -7.3% N/A
2017-12-21 2017-12-22 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.11 25% N/A
2017-09-21 2017-09-22 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.088 -17% N/A
2017-06-22 2017-06-26 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.106 51.4% N/A
2017-03-23 2017-03-27 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.07 -18.6% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.086 8.9% N/A
2016-09-21 2016-09-23 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.079 -43.6% N/A
2016-06-22 2016-06-24 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.14 -31.5% N/A
2016-03-23 2016-03-28 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.2045 7.6% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.19 118.4% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.087 -17.9% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.106 76.7% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.06 -56.5% N/A
2014-12-23 2014-12-26 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.138 36.6% N/A
2014-09-23 2014-09-25 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.101 -28.9% N/A
2014-06-24 2014-06-26 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.142 294.4% N/A
2014-03-25 2014-03-27 2014-03-31 Other 0.036 0% N/A

RDVY Dividend FAQ

The First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (NASDAQ: RDVY) is a U.S.-based large-value ETF that commits at least 90% of its net assets-including any investment borrowings-to the common stocks and depositary receipts that constitute its benchmark index. The index tracks companies that have raised their dividend payouts in each of the prior three-year and five-year periods, and it is organized into four sub-portfolios that together aim to capture consistent dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Yield of RDVY?

As of January 2026, RDVY`s dividend yield is 1.22%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.77 USD by the current share price of 72.61.

Does RDVY pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, RDVY paid a dividend of 0.77 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-12 and the payout was 0.2 USD.

How often does RDVY pay dividends?

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

RDVY dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RDVY for the next 4 payments are between 0.233 (+16.5%) and 0.263 (+31.5%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will RDVY pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.2 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for First Trust Rising (RDVY) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RDVY?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of RDVY?

RDVY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.47% per year.
Strong growth: RDVY's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of RDVY?

RDVY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.04%. If you bought RDVY's shares at 37.95 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.77 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.04% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RDVY?

RDVY Payout Consistency is 93.4%. 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.
Very consistent: First Trust Rising has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does RDVY have a good Dividend Yield?

RDVY`s 1.22% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of RDVY?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RDVY is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of RDVY?

RDVY`s Overall Dividend Rating is 52.83%. 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: 2026-01-17 02:38