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RYZ

Ryerson Holding Corporation

RYZ

Industrials · Metal Fabrication · Stock · quarterly payer

$27.46

Overvalued · -42% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

2.73%

Annual Dividend

$0.75

Payout Ratio

119%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Sep 3, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about RYZ's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Ryerson Holding Corporation (RYZ) has a forward dividend yield of 2.73%, based on an annual dividend of $0.75 per share and a share price of $27.46.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, RYZ's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (62 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • RYZ has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • RYZ's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 3, 2026, for a dividend of $0.19 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, RYZ pays out 119% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, RYZ's 2.73% yield is 23% above its five-year average yield of 2.22%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for RYZ is $15.94 per share, 42% below the $27.46 share price, so RYZ screens as overvalued.
  • Ryerson Holding Corporation (RYZ) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Ryerson Holding Corporation (RYZ) has raised its regular dividend 10 times and cut it 0 times across the 20 payments on record since 2021. Its most recent change was a 1.6% increase to $0.188 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 6, 2024.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "RYZ Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/RYZ

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Ryerson Holding Corporation (RYZ) yields 2.73% ($0.75 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (62/100).

Is RYZ a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Ryerson Holding Corporation (RYZ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.73% ($0.75/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (119%)

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.73%
Payout Ratio
119%
Annual Dividend
$0.75
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 3, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.61
Market Cap
$1.4B
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
17%
52-Week Range
$19.34 – $32.00
Dividend Safety
C · 62/100
Ever Cut?
No

RYZ dividend raises and cuts

Ryerson Holding Corporation (RYZ) has raised its regular dividend 10 times and cut it 0 times across the 20 payments on record since 2021. Its most recent change was a 1.6% increase to $0.188 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 6, 2024.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Mar 6, 2024Raise$0.185 → $0.188+1.6%
Nov 29, 2023Raise$0.183 → $0.185+1.1%
Aug 30, 2023Raise$0.180 → $0.183+1.7%
May 31, 2023Raise$0.170 → $0.180+5.9%
Mar 3, 2023Raise$0.160 → $0.170+6.3%
Nov 30, 2022Raise$0.150 → $0.160+6.7%
Aug 31, 2022Raise$0.125 → $0.150+20.0%
Jun 1, 2022Raise$0.100 → $0.125+25.0%
Mar 2, 2022Raise$0.0850 → $0.100+17.6%
Nov 12, 2021Raise$0.0800 → $0.0850+6.3%
Every RYZ payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
RYZ ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 3, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →RYZ dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RYZ a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Ryerson Holding Corporation (RYZ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.73% ($0.75/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is RYZ undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, RYZ's fair value is about $15.94 versus a $27.46 share price — so it looks overvalued (-42% vs. fair value).

Is RYZ's dividend safe?

RYZ has a dividend-safety grade of C (62/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is RYZ's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for RYZ is about $15.94 per share, about 42% below the current $27.46 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is RYZ a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data RYZ screens as "yes, with caveats" and overvalued. Ryerson Holding Corporation (RYZ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.73% ($0.75/yr), with 0 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 RYZ cut its dividend?

RYZ earns a dividend-safety grade of C (62/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does RYZ pay a dividend?

Yes. Ryerson Holding Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.75 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.73%.

What is RYZ's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, RYZ's forward dividend yield is 2.73%, based on a $0.75 annual dividend and a $27.46 share price.

What is RYZ's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, RYZ pays $0.75 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is RYZ's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, RYZ's payout ratio is 119% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has RYZ grown its dividend?

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

When is the next RYZ ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, RYZ's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 3, 2026, for $0.19 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.75 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$18.75
Annual$75.00
Monthly avg$6.25

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