Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.16
RPC, Inc. (RES) Dividend History
Income profile from 1997 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.9%
Payout Ratio
1.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
RES Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.7% and trend is unknown.
RES Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.9%
Trailing DPS$0.16
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout79.9%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR58.7%
5Y CAGR-25.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.7%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.2%
Total Shareholder Yield3.1%
1Y Total Return11.9%
5Y Total Return28.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,28610Y ago$4,78720Y ago$14,264
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). RES's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
RES Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (28 years of payments)
RES Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
RPC, Inc. distributes 1.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 79.9%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
RES does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 58.7% and 5-year CAGR of -25.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RES returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.9% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 3.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.7% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 28.8%, with dividends contributing 12.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $4,787 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
RES Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.02
Avg/Payment$0.0510
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026Latest | $0.0400 | — | 2.28% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | $0.0400 | — | 2.89% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.0400 | — | 2.92% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $0.0400 | — | 3.57% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.0400 | — | 3.35% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | $0.0400 | — | 2.68% | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.0400 | — | 2.66% | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.0400 | — | 2.54% | Sep 10, 2024 |
RES Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.9%
#1 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
1.1% payout
Streak
0Y
-25.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.1%
#3 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st RESRPC, Inc. | $1.2B | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 LBRTLiberty Energy Inc. | $3.8B | 1.4% | 36.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
 WTTRSelect Water Solutio… | $2.1B | 1.7% | 1.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  SLBSLB N.V. | $69.4B | 2.3% | 47.8% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  HALHalliburton Company | $28.2B | 2.0% | 45.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BKRBaker Hughes Company | $54.0B | 1.7% | 35.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
RES Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.08 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.4% |
| 2025 | $0.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.15 | 106.7% | 0.94x | 4.7% |
| 2024 | $0.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.43 | 37.2% | 2.69x | 4.7% |
| 2023 | $0.16 | 300.0% | 4 | $0.90 | 17.8% | 5.63x | 4.7% |
| 2022 | $0.04 | — | 2 | $1.01 | 4.0% | 25.25x | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.03 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-1.00 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.15 | -68.1% | 2 | $-0.41 | — | — | 4.4% |
| 2018 | $0.47 | 135.0% | 4 | $0.82 | 57.3% | 1.74x | 13.8% |
| 2017 | $0.20 | 300.0% | 2 | $0.75 | 26.7% | 3.75x | 5.9% |
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RES — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RES stock.
How much dividend does RES pay per share?
RPC, Inc. (RES) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.16 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is RES's next ex-dividend date?
RES's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RES typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is RES's dividend safe?
RES's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.1% and FCF payout ratio of +79.9%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has RES increased its dividend?
RES has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -25.1%.
How often does RES pay dividends?
RPC, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.16 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 29+ years from 1997 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RES grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RES five years ago would be worth approximately $11,286 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RES's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RES's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.