RMT Distribution History & Yield
Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 (in 2 days) | Sep 25, 2026 | $0.21 | $21.00 | Declared |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 (in 93 days) | Dec 25, 2026 | $0.21 | $21.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 (in 184 days) | Mar 26, 2027 | $0.21 | $21.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 (in 275 days) | Jun 25, 2027 | $0.21 | $21.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 10, 2027 (in 366 days) | Sep 24, 2027 | $0.21 | $21.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RMT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.05 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much RMT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,429 | $19,971 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,143 | $99,857 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 14,286 | $199,714 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.01%. $10,000 in RMT would currently pay about $601 a year ($50 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RMT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | — | $0.21 | +10.5% |
| Mar 12, 2026 | — | $0.19 | -20.8% |
| Dec 11, 2025 | — | $0.24 | +33.3% |
| Sep 12, 2025 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2025 | — | $0.18 | -5.3% |
| Mar 13, 2025 | — | $0.19 | -9.5% |
| Dec 12, 2024 | — | $0.21 | +16.7% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2024 | — | $0.18 | +5.9% |
| Mar 8, 2024 | — | $0.17 | -22.7% |
| Dec 8, 2023 | — | $0.22 | +29.4% |
| Sep 8, 2023 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Jun 9, 2023 | — | $0.17 | -5.6% |
| Mar 10, 2023 | — | $0.18 | -35.7% |
| Dec 9, 2022 | — | $0.28 | +33.3% |
| Sep 9, 2022 | — | $0.21 | -8.7% |
| Jun 10, 2022 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Mar 10, 2022 | — | $0.23 | -17.9% |
| Dec 10, 2021 | — | $0.28 | +33.3% |
| Sep 10, 2021 | — | $0.21 | +10.5% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.19 | +18.8% |
| Mar 10, 2021 | — | $0.16 | +6.7% |
| Dec 10, 2020 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Sep 10, 2020 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jun 10, 2020 | — | $0.15 | -6.2% |
| Mar 11, 2020 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2019 | — | $0.16 | -5.9% |
| Sep 12, 2019 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2019 | — | $0.17 | -5.6% |
| Mar 8, 2019 | — | $0.18 | -14.3% |
| Dec 12, 2018 | — | $0.21 | +16.7% |
| Sep 13, 2018 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Jun 8, 2018 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Mar 9, 2018 | — | $0.18 | -10.0% |
| Dec 12, 2017 | — | $0.20 | +17.6% |
| Sep 12, 2017 | — | $0.17 | +6.2% |
| Jun 9, 2017 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Mar 10, 2017 | — | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Dec 9, 2016 | — | $0.16 | +6.7% |
| Sep 9, 2016 | — | $0.15 | -6.2% |
| Jun 9, 2016 | — | $0.16 | -5.9% |
| Mar 10, 2016 | — | $0.17 | -15.0% |
| Dec 10, 2015 | — | $0.61 Special | — |
| Sep 10, 2015 | — | $0.20 | -9.1% |
| Jun 11, 2015 | — | $0.22 | -4.3% |
| Mar 11, 2015 | — | $0.23 | -4.2% |
| Dec 11, 2014 | — | $2.19 Special | — |
| Sep 11, 2014 | — | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2014 | — | $0.24 | +4.3% |
| Mar 11, 2014 | — | $0.23 | +64.3% |
| Dec 11, 2013 | — | $0.97 Special | — |
| Sep 12, 2013 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2013 | — | $0.14 | +7.7% |
| Mar 4, 2013 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Dec 4, 2012 | — | $0.13 | +8.3% |
| Sep 4, 2012 | — | $0.12 | -7.7% |
| Jun 4, 2012 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Mar 2, 2012 | — | $0.13 | -7.1% |
| Dec 2, 2011 | — | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Sep 1, 2011 | — | $0.14 | +7.7% |
| Jun 2, 2011 | — | $0.13 | +8.3% |
| Mar 3, 2011 | — | $0.12 | +50.0% |
| Dec 2, 2010 | — | $0.08 | -63.6% |
| Mar 4, 2009 | — | $0.22 | -15.4% |
| Dec 4, 2008 | — | $0.26 | -10.3% |
| Sep 4, 2008 | — | $0.29 | -6.5% |
| Jun 4, 2008 | — | $0.31 | -6.1% |
| Mar 4, 2008 | — | $0.33 | -7.6% |
| Dec 4, 2007 | — | $0.357 | +8.2% |
| Sep 4, 2007 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Jun 4, 2007 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Mar 2, 2007 | — | $0.33 | -45.0% |
| Dec 4, 2006 | — | $0.60 | +87.5% |
| Sep 1, 2006 | — | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| Jun 2, 2006 | — | $0.32 | +3.2% |
| Mar 2, 2006 | — | $0.31 | -66.3% |
| Dec 2, 2005 | — | $0.92 | +196.8% |
| Sep 1, 2005 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Jun 2, 2005 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2005 | — | $0.31 | -38.0% |
| Dec 2, 2004 | — | $0.50 | +66.7% |
| Sep 3, 2004 | — | $0.30 | +7.1% |
| Jun 4, 2004 | — | $0.28 | +12.0% |
| Mar 4, 2004 | — | $0.25 | -10.4% |
| Dec 4, 2003 | — | $0.279 | +32.9% |
| Sep 4, 2003 | — | $0.21 | -4.5% |
| Jun 4, 2003 | — | $0.22 | -12.0% |
| Mar 4, 2003 | — | $0.25 | -3.8% |
| Dec 4, 2002 | — | $0.26 | -3.7% |
| Sep 4, 2002 | — | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Jun 4, 2002 | — | $0.27 | -52.6% |
| Dec 4, 2001 | — | $0.57 | +111.1% |
| Dec 4, 2000 | — | $1.72 Special | — |
| Dec 2, 1999 | — | $0.27 | -6.9% |
| Dec 3, 1998 | — | $0.29 | -40.1% |
| Dec 3, 1997 | — | $0.484 | +437.8% |
| Dec 4, 1996 | — | $0.09 | — |
RMT dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | Raised 33.3% | $0.18 | $0.24 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special distributions are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
RMT's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 89/100).
Its share price moved +37.5% over the past year.
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About Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc.
Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc. is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed Royce & Associates, LLC. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in value stocks of companies with market capitalization of less than $500 million. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolios against Russell 2000 Index. Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc was formed on December 14, 1993 and is domiciled in the United States.
First distribution on our records: Dec 4, 1996. 97 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
RMT distribution FAQ
When is RMT's next ex-distribution date?
RMT's next ex-distribution date is Sep 11, 2026 (in 2 days, declared by the fund). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.21 per share, expected on Sep 25, 2026.
How often does RMT pay distributions?
RMT pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.21 per share with an ex-date of Jun 11, 2026.
What is RMT's distribution yield?
RMT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 5.87%, based on $0.82 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $13.98. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.84 per share, is 6.01%.
How much does RMT pay per share?
RMT pays about $0.21 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.84 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $84.00 a year.
Has RMT grown or cut its distribution?
RMT has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.8% a year (+7.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of RMT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 6.01%, you would need about 1,429 shares of RMT (roughly $19,971 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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