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RES

RPC, Inc.

RES

Energy · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

2.20%

Annual Dividend

$0.16

Payout Ratio

178%

5-Yr Growth

Ex-Date

May 11, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

RES Dividend Safety Score

54/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak2 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2023
Earnings payout coverage178% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.07
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 RES a good dividend stock?

Mixed

RPC, Inc. (RES) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.20% ($0.16/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

  • 42% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2023
  • Elevated payout ratio (178%)

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.20%
Payout Ratio
178%
Annual Dividend
$0.16
5-Yr Avg Growth
Ex-Dividend Date
May 11, 2026
Years of Growth
3
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.62
Market Cap
$1.6B
P/E Ratio
80.7
5-Yr Total Return
42%
52-Week Range
$4.18 – $8.16
Dividend Safety
C · 54/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2023)
RES ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 11, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.16 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$4.00
Annual$16.00
Monthly avg$1.33