RNP Distribution History & Yield
Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred Income Fund, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 (today) | Sep 22, 2026 | $0.136 | $13.60 | Declared |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 (in 28 days) | Oct 20, 2026 | $0.136 | $13.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 (in 56 days) | Nov 17, 2026 | $0.136 | $13.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 (in 84 days) | Dec 15, 2026 | $0.136 | $13.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.136 | $13.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 (in 140 days) | Feb 9, 2027 | $0.136 | $13.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Feb 23, 2027 (in 168 days) | Mar 9, 2027 | $0.136 | $13.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 196 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.136 | $13.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 20, 2027 (in 224 days) | May 4, 2027 | $0.136 | $13.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 (in 252 days) | Jun 1, 2027 | $0.136 | $13.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 280 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.136 | $13.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 13, 2027 (in 308 days) | Jul 27, 2027 | $0.136 | $13.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RNP's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.904 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much RNP do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 736 | $14,625 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,677 | $73,125 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,353 | $146,250 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 8.21%. $10,000 in RNP would currently pay about $821 a year ($68 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RNP distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2026 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
| Jun 9, 2026 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2026 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
| Apr 14, 2026 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
| Mar 10, 2026 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
| Feb 10, 2026 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
| Jan 13, 2026 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
| Dec 9, 2025 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2025 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
| Oct 14, 2025 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
| Sep 9, 2025 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2025 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
| Jun 10, 2025 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2025 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
| Apr 8, 2025 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2025 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
| Feb 11, 2025 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
| Jan 14, 2025 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
| Dec 10, 2024 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2024 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2024 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
| Sep 10, 2024 | — | $0.136 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
RNP's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 100/100).
Its share price moved -11.1% 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 REIT and Preferred Income Fund, Inc.
Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred Income Fund, Inc. is a closed-ended balanced mutual fund launched by Cohen & Steers Inc. It is managed by Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc. The fund invests in the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in the stocks of companies operating in the real estate sector including real estate investment trusts. For its fixed income portfolio, the fund typically invests in debt and preferred securities of companies operating across diversified sectors.
First distribution on our records: Aug 13, 2003. 219 payments tracked.
RNP distribution FAQ
When is RNP's next ex-distribution date?
RNP's next ex-distribution date is Sep 8, 2026 (today, declared by the fund). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.136 per share, expected on Sep 22, 2026.
How often does RNP pay distributions?
RNP pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.136 per share with an ex-date of Aug 11, 2026.
What is RNP's distribution yield?
RNP's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 8.21%, based on $1.632 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $19.89. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.632 per share, is 8.21%.
How much does RNP pay per share?
RNP pays about $0.136 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.632 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $163.20 a year.
Has RNP grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 1.9% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, RNP's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of RNP do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 8.21%, you would need about 736 shares of RNP (roughly $14,625 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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