RFI Dividend History & Yield
Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 (in 16 days) | Nov 24, 2026 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Declared |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 (in 44 days) | Dec 22, 2026 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 (in 72 days) | Jan 19, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Feb 2, 2027 (in 100 days) | Feb 16, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 (in 128 days) | Mar 16, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 (in 184 days) | May 11, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 (in 212 days) | Jun 8, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 240 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 20, 2027 (in 268 days) | Aug 3, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 17, 2027 (in 296 days) | Aug 31, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 324 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.08 | $8.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RFI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.04 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much RFI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,250 | $12,900 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,250 | $64,500 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,500 | $129,000 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 9.30%. $10,000 in RFI would currently pay about $930 a year ($78 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RFI dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Sep 8, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Jun 9, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Apr 14, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Mar 10, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Feb 10, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Jan 13, 2026 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Dec 9, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Oct 14, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Sep 9, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Jun 10, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Apr 8, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Feb 11, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Jan 14, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Dec 10, 2024 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2024 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
RFI dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to RFI's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
RFI scores 45/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
3 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 80% of earnings
- Yield above 7%
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund, Inc.
Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund, Inc. is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by Cohen & Steers, Inc. The fund is managed by Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the real estate sector, including real estate investment trusts. It invests in stocks of companies across all market capitalizations. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the FTSE NAREIT Equity REIT Index, the S&P 500 Index, and a blended index composed of 80% FTSE NAREIT Equity REIT Index and 20% BofA Merrill Lynch REIT Preferred Securities Index.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Mar 9, 1994. 331 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
RFI dividend FAQ
When is RFI's next ex-dividend date?
RFI's next ex-dividend date is Nov 10, 2026 (in 16 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.08 per share, expected on Nov 24, 2026.
How often does RFI pay dividends?
RFI pays dividends every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.08 per share with an ex-date of Oct 13, 2026.
What is RFI's dividend yield?
RFI's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 9.30%, based on $0.96 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $10.32. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.96 per share, is 9.30%.
How much does RFI pay per share?
RFI pays about $0.08 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.96 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $96.00 a year.
Has RFI grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 1.0% a year (+0.0% over the last year). RFI did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of RFI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 9.30%, you would need about 1,250 shares of RFI (roughly $12,900 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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