RUS Dividend History & Analysis | 3.3% Yield

RUS has a dividend yield of 3.3% and paid 1.74 CAD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.27%
Payout Ratio 51.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.9%
Consistency Lifetime 100%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.3%
Payout FCF 50.3%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 61.6%
Chowder Number yield + growth 7.2% below 12% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y -17.5% avg 3.97% vs now 3.27%
Debt / EBITDA leverage 1.3x healthy
Income per 10k invested 327 CAD per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly RUS annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash Russel Metals distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year RUS year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how Russel Metals's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History RUS dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how Russel Metals's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left)

Top Dividend Payers in Trading Companies & Distributors

Top 10 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
KRT NASDAQ
Karat Packaging		 1,081 M 6.61% 10.18%
WJX TO
Wajax		 577 M 4.74% 7.63%
RXL PA
Rexel S.A		 11,824 M 3.23% 8.27%
RUS TO
Russel Metals		 3,536 M 3.27% 6.34%
WLFC NASDAQ
Willis Lease Finance		 937 M 0.92% 10.65%
MSM NYSE
MSC Industrial Direct		 7,381 M 3.72% 4.94%
WSO NYSE
Watsco		 12,025 M 3.57% 5.22%
FTAI NASDAQ
FTAI Aviation		 17,312 M 0.76% 8.97%
GIC NYSE
Global Industrial		 1,682 M 3.56% 3.28%
EFN TO
Element Fleet Management		 6,029 M 2.04% 4.74%
Top 10 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
BDI TO
Black Diamond		 921 M 32.32% 100.0%
AER NYSE
AerCap Holdings		 22,680 M 29.32% 100.0%
ADDT-B ST
Addtech (publ.)		 8,900 M 17.70% 100.0%
BUFAB ST
Bufab Holding		 2,647 M 23.05% 100.0%
EFN TO
Element Fleet Management		 6,029 M 15.39% 100.0%
GIC NYSE
Global Industrial		 1,682 M 12.59% 93.2%
FAST NASDAQ
Fastenal		 57,811 M 11.90% 97.9%
WCC NYSE
WESCO International		 17,687 M 10.07% 100.0%
WSO NYSE
Watsco		 12,025 M 10.10% 100.0%
RUSHA NASDAQ
Rush Enterprises		 5,192 M 10.78% 100.0%

RUS Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data

Jan - -
Feb 1.02% 100
Mar - -
Apr - -
May 1.05% 100
Jun - -
Jul - -
Aug 1.01% 100
Sep - -
Oct - -
Nov 1.08% 100
Dec - -

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 20 Payments (CAD) as of October 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-08-28 2026-08-28 2026-09-15 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.6%
2026-05-28 2026-05-28 2026-06-15 Quarterly 0.44 +2.3% 0.73%
2026-02-27 2026-02-27 2026-03-16 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.89%
2025-11-27 2025-11-27 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.43 0% 1.05%
2025-08-28 2025-08-28 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.43 0% 1.05%
2025-05-29 2025-05-29 2025-06-16 Quarterly 0.43 +2.4% 1.02%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-03-17 Quarterly 0.42 0% 1.04%
2024-11-27 2024-11-27 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.95%
2024-08-28 2024-08-28 2024-09-16 Quarterly 0.42 0% 1.13%
2024-05-29 2024-05-29 2024-06-14 Quarterly 0.42 +5% 1.13%
2024-02-28 2024-02-29 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.87%
2023-11-28 2023-11-29 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.04%
2023-08-28 2023-08-29 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% 1.02%
2023-05-29 2023-05-30 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.4 +5.3% 1.14%
2023-02-27 2023-02-28 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% 1.07%
2022-11-25 2022-12-15 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% 1.3%
2022-08-26 2022-09-15 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% 1.29%
2022-05-26 2022-06-15 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% 1.22%
2022-02-25 2022-02-28 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% 1.24%
2021-11-23 2021-12-15 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% 1.09%

RUS Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of RUS?

As of October 2026, RUS's dividend yield is 3.27%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.74 CAD by the current share price of 91.08.

Does RUS pay a dividend?

As of October 2026, RUS paid a dividend of 1.74 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-28 and the payout was 0.44 CAD.

How often does RUS pay dividends?

RUS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, RUS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-28.

RUS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RUS for the next payments are between 0.436 (-0.9%) and 0.45 (+2.3%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.95%.

Will RUS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.44 CAD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-28. The next Ex-Dividend date for Russel Metals (RUS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RUS?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of RUS?

RUS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.91% per year. Strong growth: RUS's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of RUS?

RUS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.34%. If you bought RUS's shares at 27.45 CAD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.74 CAD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.34% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RUS?

RUS Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: Russel Metals has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does RUS have a good Dividend Yield?

RUS's 3.27% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of RUS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RUS is 51.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of RUS?

RUS's Overall Dividend Rating is 61.63%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

RUS Outstanding Shares Analysis

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

Russel Metals's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.09% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -97.1%). 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 RUS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 1, 1993 with a ratio of 3:2. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 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
1993 30,000,000 0%
1994 55,000,000 +83.33%
1995 51,666,700 -6.06%
1996 51,008,000 -1.27%
1997 57,500,000 +12.73%
1998 50,953,000 -11.39%
1999 48,095,200 -5.61%
2000 37,981,500 -21.03%
2001 37,981,500 0%
2002 38,080,000 +0.26%
2003 47,130,400 +23.77%
2004 50,520,400 +7.19%
2005 53,279,400 +5.46%
2006 62,938,600 +18.13%
2007 63,157,700 +0.35%
2008 59,756,500 -5.39%
2009 59,781,100 +0.04%
2010 66,847,100 +11.82%
2011 67,023,400 +0.26%
2012 60,749,100 -9.36%
2013 67,966,800 +11.88%
2014 61,723,500 -9.19%
2015 61,702,600 -0.03%
2016 61,903,800 +0.33%
2017 62,209,900 +0.49%
2018 62,203,500 -0.01%
2019 62,179,100 -0.04%
2020 62,527,400 +0.56%
2021 63,211,000 +1.09%
2022 62,358,700 -1.35%
2023 60,689,700 -2.68%
2024 57,334,200 -5.53%
2025 55,606,500 -3.01%
2026 54,931,800 -1.21%

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: 2026-10-18 10:32 UTC