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RELL

Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

RELL

Technology · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.40%

Annual Dividend

$0.24

Payout Ratio

89%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

May 8, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

RELL Dividend Safety Score

81/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak17 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2008
Earnings payout coverage89% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.98
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

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

Is RELL a good dividend stock?

Yes

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.40% ($0.24/yr), with 17 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

  • 17 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • 99% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2008
  • Elevated payout ratio (89%)

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.40%
Payout Ratio
89%
Annual Dividend
$0.24
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 8, 2026
Years of Growth
17
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.28
Market Cap
$250.7M
P/E Ratio
63.8
5-Yr Total Return
99%
52-Week Range
$8.79 – $19.86
Dividend Safety
A · 81/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2008)
RELL ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 8, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.24 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$6.00
Annual$24.00
Monthly avg$2.00