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RYDAF

Shell plc

RYDAF

Energy · Oil & Gas Integrated · Stock · semiannual payer

$50.52

Overvalued · -16% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

3.10%

Annual Dividend

$1.51

Payout Ratio

33%

5-Yr Growth

16.7%

Ex-Date

Aug 13, 2026

Frequency

Semiannual

Key facts about RYDAF's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 15, 2026, Shell plc (RYDAF) has a forward dividend yield of 3.10%, based on an annual dividend of $1.51 per share and a share price of $50.52.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, RYDAF's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (65 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Shell plc (RYDAF) has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years as of Oct 15, 2026.
  • RYDAF last cut its regular dividend in 2020.
  • RYDAF's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 13, 2026, for a dividend of $0.39 per share.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, RYDAF pays out 33% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • RYDAF's dividend has grown at an average rate of 16.7% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, RYDAF's 3.10% yield is 18% below its five-year average yield of 3.79%.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for RYDAF is $42.19 per share, 16% below the $50.52 share price, so RYDAF screens as overvalued.
  • Shell plc (RYDAF) pays its dividend semiannual, 2 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "RYDAF Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 15, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/RYDAF

Summary

As of Oct 15, 2026, Shell plc (RYDAF) yields 3.10% ($1.51 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of C (65/100) and has 5 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is RYDAF a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Shell plc (RYDAF) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 3.10% ($1.51/yr), with 5 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (33%)
  • Strong 16.7% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 111% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2020

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.10%
Payout Ratio
33%
Annual Dividend
$1.51
5-Yr Avg Growth
16.7%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 13, 2026
Years of Growth
5
Frequency
semiannual
Beta
-0.19
Market Cap
$287.4B
P/E Ratio
11.2
5-Yr Total Return
111%
52-Week Range
$33.55 – $50.00
Dividend Safety
C · 65/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2020)
RYDAF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 13, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →RYDAF dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RYDAF a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Shell plc (RYDAF) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 3.10% ($1.51/yr), with 5 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is RYDAF undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, RYDAF's fair value is about $42.19 versus a $50.52 share price — so it looks overvalued (-16% vs. fair value).

Is RYDAF's dividend safe?

RYDAF has a dividend-safety grade of C (65/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 5-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2020, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is RYDAF's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for RYDAF is about $42.19 per share, about 16% below the current $50.52 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is RYDAF a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data RYDAF screens as "yes, with caveats" and overvalued. Shell plc (RYDAF) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 3.10% ($1.51/yr), with 5 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will RYDAF cut its dividend?

RYDAF earns a dividend-safety grade of C (65/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2020). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does RYDAF pay a dividend?

Yes. Shell plc pays a semiannual dividend of about $1.51 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 3.10%.

What is RYDAF's dividend yield?

As of Oct 15, 2026, RYDAF's forward dividend yield is 3.10%, based on a $1.51 annual dividend and a $50.52 share price.

What is RYDAF's dividend per share?

As of Oct 15, 2026, RYDAF pays $1.51 per share per year, distributed on a semiannual basis.

What is RYDAF's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 15, 2026, RYDAF's payout ratio is 33% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has RYDAF grown its dividend?

As of Oct 15, 2026, RYDAF has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years.

When is the next RYDAF ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 15, 2026, RYDAF's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 13, 2026, for $0.39 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.51 / yr per share

Per payment (semiannual)$75.55
Annual$151.10
Monthly avg$12.59

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