Ready Capital Corporation Declares First Quarter 2026 Dividends

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Ready Capital (NYSE:RC) declared quarterly cash dividends for the period ended March 31, 2026. The Board approved a $0.01 per common share dividend payable April 30, 2026, to holders of record March 31, 2026.

Preferred dividends: $0.390625 per Series C share payable April 15, 2026, and $0.40625 per Series E share payable April 30, 2026; both with record date March 31, 2026.

Positive

• Declared common dividend of $0.01 per share for quarter ended March 31, 2026
• Declared Series C preferred dividend of $0.390625 per share payable April 15, 2026
• Declared Series E preferred dividend of $0.40625 per share payable April 30, 2026
• All dividends share the record date of March 31, 2026

Negative

• Common dividend of $0.01 per share is very small for common shareholders

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NEW YORK, March 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE:RC) (the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share of common stock and Operating Partnership unit for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. This dividend is payable on April 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 31, 2026.

Additionally, the Company announced that its Board of Directors declared quarterly cash dividends on its 6.25% Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series C Preferred Stock”), and its 6.50% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series E Preferred Stock”).

The Company declared a dividend of $0.390625 per share of Series C Preferred Stock payable on April 15, 2026, to Series C Preferred stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 31, 2026.

The Company declared a dividend of $0.40625 per share of Series E Preferred Stock payable on April 30, 2026, to Series E Preferred stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 31, 2026.

About Ready Capital Corporation

Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) is a multi-strategy real estate finance company that originates, acquires, finances and services lower-to-middle-market investor and owner occupied commercial real estate loans. The Company specializes in loans backed by commercial real estate, including agency multifamily, investor, construction, and bridge as well as U.S. Small Business Administration loans under its Section 7(a) program and government guaranteed loans focused on the United States Department of Agriculture. Headquartered in New York, New York, the Company employs approximately 450 professionals nationwide.

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FAQ

What dividend did Ready Capital (RC) declare for common shareholders for Q1 2026?

Ready Capital declared a $0.01 per common share quarterly cash dividend. According to the company, the dividend is payable April 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026.

When will Ready Capital (RC) pay the Series C preferred dividend and how much is it?

Ready Capital will pay the Series C dividend of $0.390625 per share on April 15, 2026. According to the company, Series C holders of record as of March 31, 2026 will receive the payment.

What is the Series E preferred dividend payment date and amount for Ready Capital (RC)?

Ready Capital declared a Series E dividend of $0.40625 per share payable April 30, 2026. According to the company, Series E holders of record as of March 31, 2026 are eligible.

What record date must Ready Capital (RC) shareholders meet to receive the Q1 2026 dividends?

The record date for all declared dividends is March 31, 2026. According to the company, shareholders and preferred holders on record at close of business that date are eligible for payment.

How do Ready Capital's (RC) dividend dates differ between common and preferred securities?

Common stock dividend is payable April 30, 2026, while Series C pays April 15, 2026 and Series E pays April 30, 2026. According to the company, all have the March 31, 2026 record date.