RQI Distribution History & Yield
Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 (in 16 days) | Nov 24, 2026 | $0.0925 | $9.25 | Declared |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 (in 44 days) | Dec 22, 2026 | $0.0925 | $9.25 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 (in 72 days) | Jan 19, 2027 | $0.0925 | $9.25 | Estimated |
| Tue, Feb 2, 2027 (in 100 days) | Feb 16, 2027 | $0.0925 | $9.25 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 (in 128 days) | Mar 16, 2027 | $0.0925 | $9.25 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.0925 | $9.25 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 (in 184 days) | May 11, 2027 | $0.0925 | $9.25 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 (in 212 days) | Jun 8, 2027 | $0.0925 | $9.25 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 240 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.0925 | $9.25 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 20, 2027 (in 268 days) | Aug 3, 2027 | $0.0925 | $9.25 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 17, 2027 (in 296 days) | Aug 31, 2027 | $0.0925 | $9.25 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 324 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.0925 | $9.25 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RQI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.2025 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much RQI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,082 | $12,227 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,406 | $61,135 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,811 | $122,270 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 9.81%. $10,000 in RQI would currently pay about $981 a year ($82 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RQI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Sep 8, 2026 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2026 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Jul 6, 2026 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Jun 9, 2026 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2026 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Apr 14, 2026 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Mar 10, 2026 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Feb 10, 2026 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Jan 13, 2026 | — | $0.09 | -30.8% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +62.5% |
| 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% |
RQI dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | Raised 12.5% | $0.08 | $0.09 | Paid |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Raised 62.5% | $0.08 | $0.13 | 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
RQI's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 87/100).
Its share price moved -9.3% over the past year.
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 Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc.
Cohen & Steers Quality Income 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 primarily invests in growth stocks of companies across all market capitalizations.
First distribution on our records: Apr 11, 2002. 240 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
RQI distribution FAQ
When is RQI's next ex-distribution date?
RQI's next ex-distribution date is Nov 10, 2026 (in 16 days, declared by the fund). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0925 per share, expected on Nov 24, 2026.
How often does RQI pay distributions?
RQI pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.09 per share with an ex-date of Oct 13, 2026.
What is RQI's distribution yield?
RQI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 10.52%, based on $1.19 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $11.31. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.11 per share, is 9.81%.
How much does RQI pay per share?
RQI pays about $0.0925 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.11 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $111.00 a year.
Has RQI grown or cut its distribution?
RQI has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.4% a year (+24.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of RQI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 9.81%, you would need about 1,082 shares of RQI (roughly $12,227 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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