RLI CorpDeclares quarterly dividend, extending 51-year streak of increases, signaling financial stability and shareholder returns.

RLI Corp has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share, payable on September 15, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of August 31, 2026, marking another milestone in its 51-year streak of annual dividend increases. The company, which underwrites property and casualty insurance, has maintained a consistent dividend payment record since 1975 and is recognized as a dividend king. As of June 30, 2026, RLI's dividend payout ratio stands at 0.17, indicating it retains about 83% of earnings, providing a substantial buffer for future payouts. The company's profitability rank is 7 out of 10, with positive net income for each of the past decade, and its three-year earnings per share growth rate is approximately 14% per year, outpacing its dividend growth. The current 12-month trailing dividend yield is 1.03%, while the forward yield is 1.12%, suggesting expected increases in payouts. RLI's five-year dividend growth rate is 5.50% per year, and its five-year yield on cost is approximately 1.35%.
RLI CorpDeclares quarterly dividend, extending 51-year streak of increases, signaling financial stability and shareholder returns.