RLI Dividend History & Analysis | 1% Yield

RLI has a dividend yield of 1% and paid 2.24 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.96%
Payout Ratio 77.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.21%
Consistency Lifetime 86.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.78%
Payout FCF 44.1%
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 52.09%
Ex-Dividend in 2 days: Buy before May 29, 2026 to receive the next dividend.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Property & Casualty Insurance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
ORI 9,584 M 8.72% 22.48%
COFA 2,861 M 8.70% 18.88%
ACIC 523 M 6.59% 15.56%
SAFT 1,068 M 4.78% 6.68%
FNF 13,084 M 4.28% 7.61%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
FNF 13,084 M 213.59% 30.0%
FIHL 1,788 M 25.00% 100.0%
WRB 25,144 M 29.07% 92.7%
AGO 3,405 M 11.50% 99.3%
KNSL 7,160 M 11.50% 100.0%
Quality Dividend Peers in Property & Casualty Insurance FIHL Fidelis Insurance Holdings
3.07% Yield AIZ Assurant
1.56% Yield
RLI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-29 2026-05-29 2026-06-12 2.18 +1262.5% N/A
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 2026-03-16 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.26%
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% N/A
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 0% N/A

RLI Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of RLI?

As of May 2026, RLI's dividend yield is 0.96%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.24 USD by the current share price of 52.56.

Does RLI pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, RLI paid a dividend of 2.24 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-29 and the payout was 2.18 USD.

How often does RLI pay dividends?

RLI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, RLI has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-29.

RLI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RLI for the next payments are between 0.145 (-93.3%) and 0.174 (-92.0%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.22%.

Will RLI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 2.18 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for RLI (RLI) is 2026-05-29.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RLI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for RLI (RLI) is 2026-05-29.

What is the Dividend Growth of RLI?

RLI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.21% per year. Strong growth: RLI's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of RLI?

RLI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.78%. If you bought RLI's shares at 46.91 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.24 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.78% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RLI?

RLI Payout Consistency is 86.9%. 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: RLI has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does RLI have a good Dividend Yield?

RLI's 0.96% 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 77.3%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of RLI?

RLI's Overall Dividend Rating is 52.09%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

RLI Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in RLI's Outstanding Shares?

RLI's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.02% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 2.2%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has RLI ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 16, 2025 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
1985 72,307,700 0%
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 92,223,000 -0.25%
2026 92,187,000 -0.04%

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: 2026-05-25 02:15 UTC