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RQI

Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc.

RQI

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$11.03

Fairly valued · +6% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

9.79%

Annual Dividend

$1.02

Payout Ratio

68%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Nov 10, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about RQI's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 14, 2026, Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. (RQI) has a forward dividend yield of 9.79%, based on an annual dividend of $1.02 per share and a share price of $11.03.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, RQI's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (71 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • RQI last cut its regular dividend in 2017.
  • RQI's next ex-dividend date is Nov 10, 2026, with payment on Nov 30, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, RQI pays out 68% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • RQI's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, RQI's 9.79% yield is 24% above its five-year average yield of 7.89%.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for RQI is $11.66 per share, 6% above the $11.03 share price, so RQI screens as fairly valued.
  • Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. (RQI) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "RQI Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 14, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/RQI

Summary

As of Oct 14, 2026, Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. (RQI) yields 9.79% ($1.02 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (71/100).

Is RQI a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. (RQI) pays a monthly dividend yielding 9.79% ($1.02/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2017
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    9.79%
    Payout Ratio
    68%
    Annual Dividend
    $1.02
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    0.0%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Nov 10, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    1.44
    Market Cap
    $1.5B
    P/E Ratio
    6.8
    5-Yr Total Return
    -32%
    52-Week Range
    $10.81 – $13.57
    Dividend Safety
    B · 71/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2017)
    RQI ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 10, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →RQI dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is RQI a good dividend stock?

    Yes, with caveats. Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. (RQI) pays a monthly dividend yielding 9.79% ($1.02/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

    Is RQI undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, RQI's fair value is about $11.66 versus a $11.03 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+6% vs. fair value).

    Is RQI's dividend safe?

    RQI has a dividend-safety grade of B (71/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2017, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is RQI's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for RQI is about $11.66 per share, roughly 6% above the current $11.03 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is RQI a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data RQI screens as "yes, with caveats" and fairly valued. Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. (RQI) pays a monthly dividend yielding 9.79% ($1.02/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will RQI cut its dividend?

    RQI earns a dividend-safety grade of B (71/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2017). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does RQI pay a dividend?

    Yes. Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. pays a monthly dividend of about $1.02 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 9.79%.

    What is RQI's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, RQI's forward dividend yield is 9.79%, based on a $1.02 annual dividend and a $11.03 share price.

    What is RQI's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, RQI pays $1.02 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

    What is RQI's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, RQI's payout ratio is 68% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

    How many years has RQI grown its dividend?

    RQI does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

    When is the next RQI ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for RQI is Nov 10, 2026.

    Income Calculator

    At $1.02 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$8.50
    Annual$102.00
    Monthly avg$8.50

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