RRTL Dividend History & Analysis | 6.6% Yield

RRTL has a dividend yield of 6.6% and paid 2.13 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.56%
Payout Ratio 160.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -4.46%
Consistency Lifetime 80.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.97%
Payout FCF 83.6%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 25.55%

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: 34.3%
Total Return 5y: 21.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Broadcasting

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
MMT 1,793 M 10.1% 12.2%
SESG 2,679 M 8.87% 11.6%
TFI 2,002 M 7.35% 11.2%
NXST 6,441 M 4.20% 8.87%
TGNA 3,086 M 2.71% 3.23%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
NXST 6,441 M 27.7% 100%
EVC 274 M 18.9% 93.2%
TGNA 3,086 M 8.94% 96.0%
TFI 2,002 M 7.46% 93.6%
FOX 30,878 M 4.01% 99.4%

Quality Dividend Peers in Broadcasting

NXST
Nexstar Broadcasting
 4.20% Yield

RRTL Dividend History: Last 30 Payments (EUR) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-05-02 2.125 -9.1% 6.27%
2024-04-25 2.3375 450% 7.99%
2023-04-27 2023-05-02 0.425 -85.7% 0.95%
2022-05-03 2022-05-05 2.975 -40.5% 6.52%
2022-05-02 5 96.1% 10.16%
2021-05-04 2021-05-06 2.55 0% 5.38%
2019-05-03 2019-05-07 2.55 200% N/A
2018-09-04 2018-09-06 0.85 -66.7% N/A
2018-04-24 2018-04-26 2.55 200% N/A
2017-09-05 2017-09-07 0.85 -66.7% N/A
2017-04-25 2017-04-27 2.55 200% N/A
2016-09-06 2016-09-08 0.85 -66.7% N/A
2016-04-26 2016-04-28 2.55 200% N/A
2015-09-08 2015-09-10 0.85 -60% N/A
2015-04-21 2015-04-23 2.125 25% N/A
2014-09-01 2014-09-04 1.7 -20% N/A
2014-05-02 2014-05-07 2.125 0% N/A
2013-09-02 2013-09-05 2.125 -53.7% N/A
2013-03-04 2013-03-07 4.59 5.9% N/A
2012-04-23 2012-04-26 4.335 2% N/A
2011-04-26 2011-04-29 4.25 42.9% N/A
2010-04-26 2010-04-29 2.975 150% N/A
2009-04-21 2009-04-24 1.19 7.7% N/A
2008-04-25 2008-04-25 1.105 -27.8% N/A
2007-04-27 2007-04-27 1.53 45.7% N/A
2006-04-28 2006-04-28 1.05 38.2% N/A
2005-04-29 2005-04-29 0.76 18.8% N/A
2004-05-19 0.64 14.3% N/A
2003-05-14 0.56 40% N/A
2002-05-08 0.4 0% N/A

RRTL Dividend FAQ

RTL Group S.A. is a pan-European entertainment conglomerate that operates television channels, radio stations and streaming services across Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, the United Kingdom, the United States and other international markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of RRTL?

As of February 2026, RRTL`s dividend yield is 6.56%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.13 EUR by the current share price of 36.90.

Does RRTL pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, RRTL paid a dividend of 2.13 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-02 and the payout was 2.125 EUR.

How often does RRTL pay dividends?

RRTL pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, RRTL has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-05-02.

RRTL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RRTL for the next 4 payments are between 6.091 (+186.6%) and 6.298 (+196.4%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will RRTL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 2.125 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-05-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for RTL (RRTL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RRTL?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of RRTL?

RRTL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -4.46% per year.
Negative growth: RRTL's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of RRTL?

RRTL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.97%. If you bought RRTL's shares at 30.48 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.13 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.97% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RRTL?

RRTL Payout Consistency is 80.3%. 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: RTL has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does RRTL have a good Dividend Yield?

RRTL`s 6.56% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of RRTL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RRTL is 160.3%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of RRTL?

RRTL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 25.55%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

RRTL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in RRTL's Outstanding Shares?

RTL's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 0.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has RRTL ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2012 153,618,900
2013 153,618,900
2014 153,562,100 -0.04%
2015 153,576,900 +0.01%
2016 153,522,000 -0.04%
2017 153,546,700 +0.02%
2018 153,537,600 -0.01%
2019 153,574,100 +0.02%
2020 153,589,900 +0.01%
2021 154,742,800 +0.75%
2022 154,742,800
2023 154,742,800
2024 154,742,800
2025 154,742,800

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: 2026-02-05 02:38