STEW Distribution History & Yield
SRH Total Return Fund, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 (in 44 days) | Nov 6, 2026 | $0.20 | $20.00 | Declared |
| Sat, Jan 23, 2027 (in 136 days) | Feb 6, 2027 | $0.20 | $20.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Apr 25, 2027 (in 228 days) | May 9, 2027 | $0.20 | $20.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 26, 2027 (in 320 days) | Aug 9, 2027 | $0.20 | $20.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from STEW's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.80 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much STEW do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,500 | $27,330 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,500 | $136,650 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 15,000 | $273,300 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.39%. $10,000 in STEW would currently pay about $439 a year ($37 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
STEW distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Apr 23, 2026 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Jan 23, 2026 | — | $0.20 | +21.2% |
| Oct 24, 2025 | — | $0.165 | +0.0% |
| Jul 24, 2025 | — | $0.165 | +0.0% |
| Apr 23, 2025 | — | $0.165 | +0.0% |
| Jan 24, 2025 | — | $0.165 | +19.6% |
| Oct 24, 2024 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Jul 24, 2024 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Apr 22, 2024 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Jan 23, 2024 | — | $0.138 | +10.4% |
| Oct 23, 2023 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jul 21, 2023 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Apr 20, 2023 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jan 23, 2023 | — | $0.125 | +4.2% |
| Oct 21, 2022 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Jul 21, 2022 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Apr 21, 2022 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2022 | — | $0.12 | +17.6% |
| Oct 21, 2021 | — | $0.102 | +0.0% |
| Jul 22, 2021 | — | $0.102 | +0.0% |
| Apr 22, 2021 | — | $0.102 | +0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2021 | — | $0.102 | +0.0% |
| Oct 22, 2020 | — | $0.102 | +0.0% |
| Jul 22, 2020 | — | $0.102 | +0.0% |
| Apr 22, 2020 | — | $0.102 | +0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2020 | — | $0.102 | +0.0% |
| Oct 22, 2019 | — | $0.102 | +0.0% |
| Jul 22, 2019 | — | $0.102 | +0.0% |
| Apr 22, 2019 | — | $0.102 | +0.0% |
| Jan 23, 2019 | — | $0.102 | +200.0% |
| Oct 23, 2018 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| Sep 20, 2018 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| Aug 22, 2018 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| Jul 23, 2018 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| May 22, 2018 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| Apr 20, 2018 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| Mar 21, 2018 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2018 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| Jan 23, 2018 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| Dec 20, 2017 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2017 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| Oct 23, 2017 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| Aug 22, 2017 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| Jul 20, 2017 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| Jun 21, 2017 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2017 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| Apr 19, 2017 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| Mar 22, 2017 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| Feb 16, 2017 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| Jan 20, 2017 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| Dec 20, 2016 | — | $0.034 | +0.0% |
| Nov 18, 2016 | — | $0.034 | +3.0% |
| Oct 20, 2016 | — | $0.033 | +0.0% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | — | $0.033 | +0.0% |
| Aug 22, 2016 | — | $0.033 | +0.0% |
| Jul 20, 2016 | — | $0.033 | +0.0% |
| Jun 21, 2016 | — | $0.033 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2016 | — | $0.033 | +0.0% |
| Apr 20, 2016 | — | $0.033 | +0.0% |
| Mar 21, 2016 | — | $0.033 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 2016 | — | $0.033 | +0.0% |
| Jan 20, 2016 | — | $0.033 | +0.0% |
| Dec 22, 2015 | — | $0.123 Special | — |
| Nov 19, 2015 | — | $0.033 | -26.7% |
| Dec 18, 2014 | — | $0.294 Special | — |
| Jun 27, 2014 | — | $0.045 | -19.6% |
| Dec 27, 2013 | — | $0.392 Special | — |
| Jul 19, 2013 | — | $0.056 | -80.7% |
| Dec 27, 2012 | — | $0.29 | +163.6% |
| Dec 28, 2011 | — | $0.11 | +10.0% |
| Dec 23, 2010 | — | $0.10 | -13.0% |
| Oct 22, 2008 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Sep 19, 2008 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Aug 20, 2008 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Jul 22, 2008 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Jun 19, 2008 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2008 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Apr 21, 2008 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Mar 19, 2008 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2008 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Jan 22, 2008 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Dec 20, 2007 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Nov 20, 2007 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Oct 22, 2007 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Sep 19, 2007 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Aug 22, 2007 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Jul 20, 2007 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Jun 20, 2007 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| May 22, 2007 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Apr 19, 2007 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Mar 21, 2007 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Feb 16, 2007 | — | $0.115 | +15.0% |
| Jan 22, 2007 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Dec 20, 2006 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2006 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Oct 20, 2006 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Sep 20, 2006 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Aug 22, 2006 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jul 20, 2006 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jun 21, 2006 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2006 | — | $0.10 | +400.0% |
| Dec 21, 2005 | — | $0.02 | -75.0% |
| Dec 22, 2004 | — | $0.08 | +220.0% |
| Dec 22, 2003 | — | $0.025 | -61.5% |
| Mar 12, 2003 | — | $0.065 | -76.8% |
| Nov 29, 2002 | — | $0.28 | +250.0% |
| May 15, 2002 | — | $0.08 | -52.9% |
| Feb 15, 2002 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2001 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2001 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| May 16, 2001 | — | $0.17 | -5.6% |
| Feb 14, 2001 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2000 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Aug 16, 2000 | — | $0.18 | -5.3% |
| May 17, 2000 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Feb 16, 2000 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Nov 17, 1999 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Aug 18, 1999 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 1999 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 1999 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Nov 18, 1998 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Aug 19, 1998 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| May 18, 1998 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 1998 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Nov 20, 1997 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 1997 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| May 16, 1997 | — | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Feb 12, 1997 | — | $0.19 | -13.6% |
| Nov 21, 1996 | — | $0.22 | +10.0% |
| Aug 22, 1996 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| May 16, 1996 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Feb 12, 1996 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Nov 17, 1995 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Aug 18, 1995 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| May 16, 1995 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Feb 9, 1995 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 1994 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Aug 16, 1994 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| May 17, 1994 | — | $0.20 | -7.0% |
| Feb 9, 1994 | — | $0.215 | -10.4% |
| Nov 16, 1993 | — | $0.24 | +9.1% |
| Aug 17, 1993 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| May 18, 1993 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Feb 9, 1993 | — | $0.22 | -4.3% |
| Nov 17, 1992 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Aug 18, 1992 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 1992 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Feb 11, 1992 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Nov 19, 1991 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Aug 20, 1991 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| May 16, 1991 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Feb 12, 1991 | — | $0.23 | -4.2% |
| Nov 19, 1990 | — | $0.24 | +4.3% |
| Aug 20, 1990 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 1990 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Feb 12, 1990 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Nov 17, 1989 | — | $0.23 | -4.2% |
| Aug 21, 1989 | — | $0.24 | +4.3% |
| May 19, 1989 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 1989 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 1988 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Aug 19, 1988 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 1988 | — | $0.23 | +0.0% |
| Feb 9, 1988 | — | $0.23 | -4.2% |
| Nov 18, 1987 | — | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| Aug 18, 1987 | — | $0.24 | -11.1% |
| May 18, 1987 | — | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Feb 9, 1987 | — | $0.27 | — |
STEW dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Raised 21.2% | $0.165 | $0.20 | 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
STEW's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 84/100).
Its share price moved -1.6% 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 SRH Total Return Fund, Inc.
SRH Total Return Fund, Inc. is a closed-ended balanced mutual fund launched and managed by Paralel Advisors LLC. Rocky Mountain Advisers, LLC serves as the Fund's sub-adviser. The fund invests in equity and fixed-income markets across the globe. It seeks to invest in securities of companies operating across diversified industries. The fund primarily invests in dividend-paying value stocks of companies across all capitalizations, as well as in fixed-income securities issued by companies.
First distribution on our records: Feb 9, 1987. 171 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
STEW distribution FAQ
When is STEW's next ex-distribution date?
STEW's next ex-distribution date is Oct 23, 2026 (in 44 days, declared by the fund). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.20 per share, expected on Nov 6, 2026.
How often does STEW pay distributions?
STEW pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.20 per share with an ex-date of Jul 24, 2026.
What is STEW's distribution yield?
STEW's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.20%, based on $0.765 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $18.22. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.80 per share, is 4.39%.
How much does STEW pay per share?
STEW pays about $0.20 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.80 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $80.00 a year.
Has STEW grown or cut its distribution?
STEW has raised its annual distribution for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 13.4% a year (+20.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of STEW do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.39%, you would need about 1,500 shares of STEW (roughly $27,330 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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