RPM International (RPM) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ContenderRPM International (RPM) has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years and currently yields 2.11%. The most recent dividend was $0.5400/share on Apr 30, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
2.11%
TTM Dividend/Share
$2.13
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
41.0%
Consecutive Growth Years
13 (Dividend Contender)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
9.52%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
7.23%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
6.97%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
9.3%
FCF payout ratio
12.1%
Net debt / EBITDA
2.1x
Interest coverage
8.39x
ROIC (TTM)
12.8%
Dividend Safety Score
6 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 41.0%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($4.22) covers dividend/share ($2.13).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
13 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 12.1%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 2.1x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (7.2%) exceeds EPS growth (-20.8%) — payout ratio expanding.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Apr 16, 2026
- Payment date
- Apr 30, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.5400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5400
Ex-date Jan 16, 2026
- Payment date
- Jan 30, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.5400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5400
Ex-date Oct 20, 2025
- Payment date
- Oct 31, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5400
Ex-date Jul 15, 2025
- Payment date
- Jul 31, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5100
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5100
Ex-date Apr 17, 2025
- Payment date
- Apr 30, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5100
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5100
Ex-date Jan 17, 2025
- Payment date
- Jan 31, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5100
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5100
Ex-date Oct 18, 2024
- Payment date
- Oct 31, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5100
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5100
Ex-date Jul 17, 2024
- Payment date
- Jul 31, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4600
Ex-date Apr 18, 2024
- Payment date
- Apr 30, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4600
Ex-date Jan 18, 2024
- Payment date
- Jan 31, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4600
Ex-date Oct 17, 2023
- Payment date
- Oct 31, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.4600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4600
Ex-date Jul 17, 2023
- Payment date
- Jul 31, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.4200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4200
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.5400 | $0.5400 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.5400 | $0.5400 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.5400 | $0.5400 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.5100 | $0.5100 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | $0.5100 | $0.5100 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | $0.5100 | $0.5100 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $0.5100 | $0.5100 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | $0.4600 | $0.4600 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | $0.4600 | $0.4600 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | $0.4600 | $0.4600 |
| Oct 17, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | $0.4600 | $0.4600 |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | $0.4200 | $0.4200 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
RPM International has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 13 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.0700 | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.8900 | $2.0700 | +9.5% |
| 2024 | $1.7200 | $1.8900 | +9.9% |
| 2023 | $1.6200 | $1.7200 | +6.2% |
| 2022 | $1.5400 | $1.6200 | +5.2% |
| 2021 | $1.4600 | $1.5400 | +5.5% |
| 2020 | $1.4100 | $1.4600 | +3.5% |
| 2019 | $1.3100 | $1.4100 | +7.6% |
| 2018 | $1.2200 | $1.3100 | +7.4% |
| 2017 | $1.1250 | $1.2200 | +8.4% |
| 2016 | $1.0550 | $1.1250 | +6.6% |
| 2015 | $0.9800 | $1.0550 | +7.7% |
| 2014 | $0.6900 | $0.9800 | +42.0% |
| 2013 | $1.0950 | $0.6900 | -37.0% |
| 2012 | $0.8450 | $1.0950 | +29.6% |
| 2011 | $0.8250 | $0.8450 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | $0.8050 | $0.8250 | +2.5% |
| 2009 | $0.7700 | $0.8050 | +4.5% |
| 2008 | $0.7150 | $0.7700 | +7.7% |
| 2007 | $0.6550 | $0.7150 | +9.2% |
| 2006 | $0.6100 | $0.6550 | +7.4% |
| 2005 | $0.5700 | $0.6100 | +7.0% |
| 2004 | $0.5300 | $0.5700 | +7.5% |
| 2003 | $0.5050 | $0.5300 | +5.0% |
| 2002 | $0.5000 | $0.5050 | +1.0% |
| 2001 | $0.4935 | $0.5000 | +1.3% |
| 2000 | $0.4755 | $0.4935 | +3.8% |
| 1999 | $0.4535 | $0.4755 | +4.9% |
| 1998 | $0.4240 | $0.4535 | +7.0% |
| 1997 | $0.3920 | $0.4240 | +8.2% |
| 1996 | $0.3584 | $0.3920 | +9.4% |
| 1995 | $0.3392 | $0.3584 | +5.7% |
| 1994 | $0.3136 | $0.3392 | +8.2% |
| 1993 | $0.2944 | $0.3136 | +6.5% |
| 1992 | $0.4053 | $0.2944 | -27.4% |
| 1991 | $0.3727 | $0.4053 | +8.7% |
| 1990 | $0.2167 | $0.3727 | +72.0% |
| 1989 | $0.1963 | $0.2167 | +10.4% |
| 1988 | $0.1707 | $0.1963 | +15.0% |
| 1987 | $0.2300 | $0.1707 | -25.8% |
| 1986 | $0.2044 | $0.2300 | +12.5% |
| 1985 | — | $0.2044 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for RPM International (RPM) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$268.29M
YoY change
+10.2%
5Y CAGR
+6.7%
Peak year (2025)
$255.56M
Latest annual
$255.56M
Cash dividends paid over time for RPM International (RPM)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for RPM International (RPM)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $255.56M | +10.2% | +$23.68M | ||
| 2024 | $231.88M | +8.4% | +$17.97M | ||
| 2023 | $213.91M | +4.7% | +$9.52M | ||
| 2022 | $204.39M | +5.0% | +$9.67M | ||
| 2021 | $194.72M | +5.2% | +$9.62M | ||
| 2020 | $185.10M | +2.0% | +$3.69M | ||
| 2019 | $181.41M | +8.3% | +$13.93M | ||
| 2018 | $167.48M | +6.8% | +$10.72M | ||
| 2017 | $156.75M | +8.6% | +$12.40M | ||
| 2016 | $144.35M | +6.0% | +$8.17M | ||
| 2015 | $136.18M | +8.3% | +$10.44M | ||
| 2014 | $125.74M | +6.9% | +$8.10M | ||
| 2013 | $117.65M | +4.9% | +$5.49M | ||
| 2012 | $112.15M | +3.3% | +$3.57M | ||
| 2011 | $108.58M | +3.0% | +$3.15M | ||
| 2010 | $105.43M | +3.5% | +$3.59M | ||
| 2009 | $101.84M | +12.4% | +$11.20M | ||
| 2008 | $90.64M | +10.4% | +$8.53M | ||
| 2007 | $82.11M | +10.3% | +$7.68M | ||
| 2006 | $74.43M | +8.0% | +$5.49M | ||
| 2005 | $68.93M | +8.3% | +$5.28M | ||
| 2004 | $63.65M | +7.6% | +$4.51M | ||
| 2003 | $59.14M | +12.8% | +$6.73M | ||
| 2002 | $52.41M | +3.6% | +$1.80M | ||
| 2001 | $50.60M | -2.5% | -$1.30M | ||
| 2000 | $51.90M | +2.9% | +$1.46M | ||
| 1999 | $50.45M | +16.0% | +$6.95M | ||
| 1998 | $43.50M | +9.6% | +$3.80M | ||
| 1997 | $39.70M | +8.2% | +$3.00M | ||
| 1996 | $36.70M | +15.0% | +$4.80M | ||
| 1995 | $31.90M | +6.0% | +$1.80M | ||
| 1994 | $30.10M | +34.4% | +$7.70M | ||
| 1993 | $22.40M | +8.2% | +$1.70M | ||
| 1992 | $20.70M | +13.1% | +$2.40M | ||
| 1991 | $18.30M | +22.0% | +$3.30M | ||
| 1990 | $15.00M | — | — |
In 2025, RPM International (RPM) dividends paid totalled $255.56M – grew 10.2% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), RPM International dividends paid expanded at a +6.7% compound annual rate, sustaining 24 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Across the available history, dividends paid reached its high of $255.56M in 2025 and its low of $15.00M in 1990.
Among 8 Basic Materials peers, RPM International (RPM) ranks 9th; the peer median for dividends paid is $930.50M.
RPM International Dividends Paid 2025: $255.56M
RPM International dividends paid in 2025 was $255.56M, grew 10.2% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
RPM International Dividends Paid 2024: $231.88M
RPM International dividends paid in 2024 was $231.88M, grew 8.4% from 2023.
RPM International Dividends Paid 2023: $213.91M
RPM International dividends paid in 2023 was $213.91M, edged up 4.7% from 2022.
RPM International Dividends Paid 2022: $204.39M
RPM International dividends paid in 2022 was $204.39M, edged up 5.0% from 2021.
RPM International Dividends Paid 2021: $194.72M
RPM International dividends paid in 2021 was $194.72M.
See more financial history for RPM International (RPM).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as RPM International, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Linde (LIN) | $2.81B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper (SCCO) | $2.49B | Basic Materials |
| Newmont (NEM) | $1.11B | Basic Materials |
| CRH (CRH) | $996.00M | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) | $865.00M | Basic Materials |
| Sherwin-Williams (SHW) | $789.80M | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab (ECL) | $753.60M | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) | $728.08M | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
Does RPM International pay dividends?
Yes, RPM International (RPM) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $2.13 per share annually, yielding 2.11%.
What is RPM International's dividend yield?
RPM International (RPM) has a current dividend yield of 2.11%.
Is RPM International's dividend safe?
RPM International (RPM) passes 6 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has RPM International increased its dividend?
RPM International (RPM) has 13 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is RPM International's dividend payout ratio?
RPM International (RPM) has a dividend payout ratio of 41.0%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is RPM International's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for RPM International (RPM) is $268.29M (period ending February 28, 2026).
How has RPM International dividends paid changed year-over-year?
RPM International (RPM) dividends paid changed +10.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of RPM International dividends paid?
RPM International (RPM) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +6.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did RPM International dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
RPM International dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $255.56M in 2025.
What was RPM International dividends paid in 2024?
RPM International (RPM) dividends paid in 2024 was $231.88M.
What was RPM International dividends paid in 2025?
RPM International (RPM) dividends paid in 2025 was $255.56M.
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