RGC Resources, Inc. Raises Annual Dividend to $0.87 Per Share

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RGC Resources (Nasdaq: RGCO) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.2175 per share, implying an annual dividend of $0.87 per share, a $0.04 (4.8%) increase versus the prior annual level. The Board declared the dividend on November 24, 2025 and will pay it on February 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on January 16, 2026.

The company noted this marks its 22nd consecutive year of annual dividend increases and its 327th consecutive quarterly cash dividend. Management tied the increase to fiscal 2025 earnings and investments in Roanoke Gas utility and MVP expansion projects, and cautioned that future dividends are not assured.

Positive

• Annual dividend raised to $0.87 per share
• Increase of $0.04 per share (4.8%)
• 22 consecutive years of annual dividend increases
• 327th consecutive quarterly cash dividend

Negative

• Dividend increase of 4.8% is modest
• Company cautioned that future dividends are not assured

Insights

Equity Income Analyst

Dividend raised to $0.87 annually, a 4.8% increase and the 22nd consecutive year of growth.

RGC Resources declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2175, implying an indicated annual dividend of $0.87. The company notes strong fiscal 2025 earnings and ongoing investment in the Roanoke Gas utility and MVP expansion projects as the rationale, and this is the firm’s 327th consecutive quarterly cash dividend.

The payment is scheduled for February 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on January 16, 2026. The announcement depends on continued earnings and cash flow stability; the company explicitly cites gas prices, supply, inflation, geopolitical factors and regulatory/legal matters as risks. Watch the next quarterly filing and cash-flow metrics over the coming 3–12 months to assess whether the payout level is sustainably supported.

ROANOKE, Va., Nov. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of RGC Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGCO), at its meeting on November 24, 2025, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2175 per share on the Company’s common stock. The indicated annual dividend is $0.87 per share, a $0.04, or 4.8% per share increase over the prior annual level. The Company has now increased the annual dividend 22 consecutive years. Paul Nester, CEO of RGC Resources, Inc., stated, “The Board’s decision to increase the annual dividend rate reflects the strong fiscal 2025 earnings and operational performance as well as confirmation of the Company’s strategy to prudently invest in the Roanoke Gas utility and the MVP expansion projects. This dividend increase reflects our commitment to deliver long-term shareholder value.” The dividend will be paid on February 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on January 16, 2026. This is the Company’s 327^th consecutive quarterly cash dividend.

RGC Resources, Inc. provides energy and related products and services to customers in Virginia through its operating subsidiaries including Roanoke Gas Company and RGC Midstream, L.L.C.

The statements in this release that are not historical facts constitute “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. In order to comply with the terms of the safe harbor, the Company notes that a variety of factors could cause the Company’s actual results and experience to differ materially from any expectations expressed in the Company’s forward-looking statements, regarding customer growth, infrastructure investment and margins. These risks and uncertainties include gas prices and supply, inflation, geopolitical considerations and regulatory and legal challenges and those set forth in the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and Item 1-A in the Company’s fiscal 2024 10-K. Forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectations only as of the date they are made. The Company assumes no duty to update these statements should expectations change or actual results differ from current expectations except as required by applicable laws and regulations. Future dividends are not assured.

Past performance is not necessarily a predictor of future results.

Contact:	Timothy J. Mulvaney
	VP, Treasurer and CFO
Telephone:	540-777-3997

FAQ

What dividend did RGC Resources (RGCO) declare on November 24, 2025?

The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2175 per share, implying an annual dividend of $0.87 per share.

When will RGC Resources (RGCO) pay the declared dividend and who is the record date?

The dividend will be paid on February 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on January 16, 2026.

How much did RGC Resources (RGCO) increase its annual dividend for 2026?

The annual dividend was increased by $0.04, a 4.8% rise over the prior annual level.

How many consecutive years has RGC Resources (RGCO) increased its annual dividend?

The company has increased its annual dividend for 22 consecutive years.

How many consecutive quarterly cash dividends has RGC Resources (RGCO) paid?

This is the company's 327th consecutive quarterly cash dividend.

Why did RGC Resources (RGCO) increase the dividend according to management?

Management cited strong fiscal 2025 earnings and investments in the Roanoke Gas utility and MVP expansion projects.

Does RGC Resources (RGCO) guarantee future dividends after this increase?

No; the company explicitly stated that future dividends are not assured.