Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
RELLTechnology · Electronic Components · Stock · quarterly payer
Forward Yield
1.31%
Annual Dividend
$0.24
Payout Ratio
41%
5-Yr Growth
0.0%
Ex-Date
Nov 6, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
Key facts about RELL's dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 18, 2026, Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL) has a forward dividend yield of 1.31%, based on an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and a share price of $18.33.
- As of Oct 18, 2026, RELL's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (84 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
- RELL last cut its regular dividend in 2008.
- RELL's next ex-dividend date is Nov 6, 2026, with payment on Nov 25, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
- As of Oct 18, 2026, RELL pays out 41% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
- RELL's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
- As of Oct 18, 2026, RELL's 1.31% yield is 35% below its five-year average yield of 2.01%.
- As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for RELL is $10.62 per share, 42% below the $18.33 share price, so RELL screens as overvalued.
- Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
- Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 1 time across the 153 payments on record since 1988. Its most recent change was a 20.0% increase to $0.0600 per share, going ex-dividend on Aug 24, 2012. The last cut went ex-dividend on Feb 6, 2008.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "RELL Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/RELL
Summary
As of Oct 18, 2026, Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL) yields 1.31% ($0.24 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (84/100).
Is RELL a good dividend stock?
YesRichardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.31% ($0.24/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Advantages
- Comfortable payout ratio (41%)
- 67% total price return over 5 years
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2008
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 1.31%
- Payout Ratio
- 41%
- Annual Dividend
- $0.24
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 0.0%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Nov 6, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 0
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 1.31
- Market Cap
- $272.7M
- P/E Ratio
- 31.6
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 67%
- 52-Week Range
- $9.37 – $23.15
- Dividend Safety
- A · 84/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2008)
RELL dividend raises and cuts
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 1 time across the 153 payments on record since 1988. Its most recent change was a 20.0% increase to $0.0600 per share, going ex-dividend on Aug 24, 2012. The last cut went ex-dividend on Feb 6, 2008.
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2012 | Raise | $0.0500 → $0.0600 | +20.0% |
| May 4, 2011 | Raise | $0.0200 → $0.0500 | +150.0% |
| Feb 6, 2008 | Cut | $0.0400 → $0.0200 | −50.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RELL a good dividend stock?
Yes. Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.31% ($0.24/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Is RELL undervalued?
Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, RELL's fair value is about $10.62 versus a $18.33 share price — so it looks overvalued (-42% vs. fair value).
Is RELL's dividend safe?
RELL has a dividend-safety grade of A (84/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2008, debt and yield-versus-history.
What is RELL's fair value?
Our blended fair-value estimate for RELL is about $10.62 per share, about 42% below the current $18.33 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.
Is RELL a buy, hold, or sell?
We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data RELL screens as "yes" and overvalued. Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.31% ($0.24/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.
Will RELL cut its dividend?
RELL earns a dividend-safety grade of A (84/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2008). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.
Does RELL pay a dividend?
Yes. Richardson Electronics, Ltd. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.24 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.31%.
What is RELL's dividend yield?
As of Oct 18, 2026, RELL's forward dividend yield is 1.31%, based on a $0.24 annual dividend and a $18.33 share price.
What is RELL's dividend per share?
As of Oct 18, 2026, RELL pays $0.24 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.
What is RELL's dividend payout ratio?
As of Oct 18, 2026, RELL's payout ratio is 41% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.
How many years has RELL grown its dividend?
RELL does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.
When is the next RELL ex-dividend date?
As of Oct 18, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for RELL is Nov 6, 2026.
RELL Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
+75%
3 Years
+41%
5 Years
+67%
52-Week Range
$9.37 – $23.15
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
What is RELL worth?
Overvaluedmedium confidenceOur blended fair-value estimate for Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is $10.62 per share, versus a market price of $18.33. That implies 42% of downside.
Fair Value
$10.62
Current Price
$18.33
Downside
-42%
Margin of Safety
-73%
How we get there
Discounted cash flow
Discounts projected free cash flow back to today.
Earnings multiple (Graham)
Graham's earnings-multiple formula, anchored to bond yields.
At today's price, the market is pricing in about 32.5% annual free-cash-flow growth. We model 12.0% — so the price already assumes faster growth than we think is likely.
Assumptions: 10.9% discount rate (CAPM), 12.0% growth for five years fading to 2.5% over the next five, $0.58 EPS, $0.24 annual dividend. Updated weekly.
Fair-value estimates are model output for educational purposes only — not investment advice or a price target.
RELL Dividend Safety Score
Very Safe
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Dividend History
Full RELL dividend history →| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 26, 2026 | $0.0600 | regular |
| May 8, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | $0.0600 | regular |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 | $0.0600 | regular |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | $0.0600 | regular |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Aug 27, 2025 | $0.0600 | regular |
| May 9, 2025 | May 28, 2025 | $0.0600 | regular |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 | $0.0600 | regular |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Nov 27, 2024 | $0.0600 | regular |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Aug 28, 2024 | $0.0600 | regular |
| May 9, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | $0.0600 | regular |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 | $0.0600 | regular |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Nov 29, 2023 | $0.0600 | regular |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 | $0.0600 | regular |
| May 4, 2023 | May 24, 2023 | $0.0600 | regular |
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