RVT Distribution History & Yield
Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 (in 47 days) | Dec 25, 2026 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 (in 138 days) | Mar 26, 2027 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 (in 229 days) | Jun 25, 2027 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Sep 10, 2027 (in 320 days) | Sep 24, 2027 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RVT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.32 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much RVT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 910 | $14,955 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,546 | $74,773 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,091 | $149,545 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 8.02%. $10,000 in RVT would currently pay about $802 a year ($67 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RVT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | — | $0.33 | +6.5% |
| Jun 11, 2026 | — | $0.31 | +3.3% |
| Mar 12, 2026 | — | $0.30 | -44.4% |
| Dec 11, 2025 | — | $0.54 | +86.2% |
| Sep 12, 2025 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2025 | — | $0.29 | -3.3% |
| Mar 13, 2025 | — | $0.30 | -31.8% |
| Dec 12, 2024 | — | $0.44 | +57.1% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2024 | — | $0.28 | +3.7% |
| Mar 8, 2024 | — | $0.27 | -6.9% |
| Dec 8, 2023 | — | $0.29 | +11.5% |
| Sep 8, 2023 | — | $0.26 | +4.0% |
| Jun 9, 2023 | — | $0.25 | -7.4% |
| Mar 10, 2023 | — | $0.27 | -6.9% |
| Dec 9, 2022 | — | $0.29 | -9.4% |
| Sep 9, 2022 | — | $0.32 | -8.6% |
| Jun 10, 2022 | — | $0.35 | -2.8% |
| Mar 10, 2022 | — | $0.36 | -53.8% |
| Dec 10, 2021 | — | $0.78 | +136.4% |
| Sep 10, 2021 | — | $0.33 | +10.0% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $0.30 | +15.4% |
| Mar 10, 2021 | — | $0.26 | +4.0% |
| Dec 10, 2020 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
RVT dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Raised 6.5% | $0.31 | $0.33 | Paid |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Raised 86.2% | $0.29 | $0.54 | 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
RVT's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 76/100).
Its share price moved +2.0% 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 Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc.
Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. is a close ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Royce & Associates, LLC. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund spreads its investments across diversified sectors. It invests in value oriented stocks of small cap and micro cap companies. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Russell 2000 Index. Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. was formed on July 1, 1986 and is domiciled in the United States.
First distribution on our records: Oct 8, 1987. 122 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
RVT distribution FAQ
When is RVT's next ex-distribution date?
RVT's next ex-distribution date is Dec 11, 2026 (in 47 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.33 per share, expected on Dec 25, 2026.
How often does RVT pay distributions?
RVT pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.33 per share with an ex-date of Sep 11, 2026.
What is RVT's distribution yield?
RVT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 9.00%, based on $1.48 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $16.45. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.32 per share, is 8.02%.
How much does RVT pay per share?
RVT pays about $0.33 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.32 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $132.00 a year.
Has RVT grown or cut its distribution?
RVT has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.4% a year (+12.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of RVT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 8.02%, you would need about 910 shares of RVT (roughly $14,955 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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