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RUS Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

RUS's dividend history, current yield (4.1%), dividend growth rate (1.8%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Trading Companies & Distributors).

Yield 12m 4.12%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.69
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.78%
Overall Dividend Rating 67.45%
Yield on Cost 5y 13.23%
Payout Ratio 63.5%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 68.4%
Total Return 12m: 18.96%
Total Return 5y: 233.10%
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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.

Top Dividend Payers in Trading Companies & Distributors

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
RXL 8,602 M 4.93% 15.1%
RUS 1,793 M 4.12% 13.2%
FTAI 13,239 M 0.97% 14.1%
HRI 3,601 M 2.10% 10.3%
MSM 4,574 M 4.20% 6.03%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
VSTS 813 M 100% 100%
ALTG 212 M 95.6% 100%
INTR 3,263 M 63.3% 100%
HRI 3,601 M 51.9% 100%
RXL 8,602 M 27.1% 64.5%

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RUS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (CAD) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 1.12%
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%
2021-08-25 2021-09-15 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% 1.07%
2021-05-26 2021-06-15 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% 1.15%
2021-02-25 2021-03-15 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% 1.54%
2020-11-24 2020-12-15 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% 1.84%
2020-08-26 2020-09-15 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% 1.99%
2020-05-27 2020-06-15 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-03-16 2020-03-16 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2019-11-25 2019-12-16 2019-12-16 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2019-08-26 2019-09-16 2019-09-16 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2019-05-27 2019-06-14 2019-06-14 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2019-02-26 2019-03-15 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2018-11-23 2018-12-14 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2018-08-24 2018-09-14 2018-09-14 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2018-05-25 2018-06-15 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2018-02-28 2018-03-15 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.38 45% N/A
2018-01-25 0.262 -31.1% N/A
2017-11-24 2017-11-27 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2017-08-24 2017-09-15 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2017-05-24 2017-06-15 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2017-03-01 2017-03-15 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2016-11-28 2016-11-30 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.38 40.2% N/A
2016-09-26 0.271 -28.7% N/A
2016-08-25 2016-09-15 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2016-05-20 2016-06-15 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-15 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-11-23 2015-12-15 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-08-25 2015-09-15 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.38 37.2% N/A
2015-06-25 0.277 -27.1% N/A
2015-05-21 2015-05-25 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-02-27 2015-03-03 2015-03-16 Quarterly 0.38 37.2% N/A
2015-01-26 0.277 -27.1% N/A
2014-11-24 2014-11-26 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.38 39.2% N/A
2014-09-25 0.273 -28.2% N/A
2014-08-22 2014-08-26 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.38 39.2% N/A
2014-06-25 0.273 0% N/A

RUS Dividend FAQ

Does RUS pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, RUS paid a dividend of 1.69 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-29 and the payout was 0.43 CAD.

What is the Dividend Yield of RUS?

As of June 2025, RUS`s dividend yield is 4.12%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.69 CAD by the current share price of 42.54.

How often does RUS pay dividends?

RUS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), RUS has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RUS?

The next ex-dividend date for Russel Metals (RUS) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of RUS?

RUS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.78% per year.
Weak growth: RUS's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of RUS?

RUS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 13.2%. If you bought RUS's shares at 12.77 CAD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.69 CAD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 13.2% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RUS?

RUS Payout Consistency is 68.4%. 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.
Unstable: Russel Metals has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does RUS have a good Dividend Yield?

RUS`s 4.12% 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 RUS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RUS is 63.5%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of RUS?

RUS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.45%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

RUS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in RUS`s Outstanding Shares?

Russel Metals`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.41% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -90.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Russel Metals ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1993-04-01 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1993 30,000,000
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
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 58,246,900 -4.03%

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 per year (typically quarterly).
  • 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.