VALUE LINE, INC. DECLARES A QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND OF $0.325 PER COMMON SHARE AND APPOINTS NEW BOARD MEMBER

Rhea-AI Summary

Value Line (NASDAQ: VALU) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.325 per common share on January 16, 2026, payable February 10, 2026, to holders of record on January 26, 2026. The company reported 9,387,957 shares outstanding as of January 16, 2026. The Board also appointed Dr. Alexander J. Swistel to the Board of Directors and to the Board's Audit Committee. Value Line provides a range of investment research products and services, including the Value Line Investment Survey, ETF and fund coverage, newsletters, and professional institutional services.

Positive

• Quarterly dividend declared at $0.325 per share
• Dividend payable on February 10, 2026 with record date Jan 26, 2026
• Board addition of Dr. Alexander J. Swistel to Board and Audit Committee

Negative

• Cash outflow of approximately $3.05M implied by the dividend (0.325×9,387,957 shares)

News Market Reaction

+0.08%

1 alert

+0.08% News Effect

On the day this news was published, VALU gained 0.08%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Quarterly dividend: $0.325 per share Shares outstanding: 9,387,957 shares Dividend pay date: February 10, 2026 +5 more

8 metrics

Quarterly dividend $0.325 per share Declared Jan 16, 2026 for common stock

Shares outstanding 9,387,957 shares Common stock outstanding as of Jan 16, 2026

Dividend pay date February 10, 2026 Payable date for declared quarterly dividend

Record date January 26, 2026 Shareholders of record eligible for dividend

ETF coverage More than 2,800 ETFs Value Line ETFs Service coverage universe

Options coverage More than 600,000 options Value Line Options Survey on stocks covering 90% of market

Fund coverage Some 19,000 funds Value Line Fund Adviser Plus universe

Small & mid-cap companies Approximately 1,800 companies Investment Survey–Small & Mid Cap coverage

Market Reality Check

Price: $37.48 Vol: Volume 524 vs 20-day aver...

low vol

$37.48 Last Close

Volume Volume 524 vs 20-day average 3,174, indicating subdued trading interest pre-announcement. low

Technical Shares trade below the 200-day MA of $38.37, with the last close at $37.23, modestly beneath longer-term trend.

Peers on Argus

VALU was roughly flat at +0.08% while peers were mixed: DNB +0.11%, MCO +0.25%, ...

VALU was roughly flat at +0.08% while peers were mixed: DNB +0.11%, MCO +0.25%, SPGI +0.66% versus MKTW -0.44% and MORN -2.14%, suggesting stock-specific factors around the dividend and board change.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 15 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 15	Earnings update	Positive	+0.3%	Six-month net income and EPS rose with higher Eulav revenues and gains.
Oct 29	Buyback authorization	Positive	-4.6%	New share repurchase program of up to <b>$2,000,000</b> approved by Board.
Oct 17	Dividend declaration	Positive	-0.7%	Quarterly dividend of <b>$0.325</b> per share with record and pay dates set.
Sep 15	Earnings update	Positive	+0.9%	Q1 fiscal 2026 net income and Eulav receipts rose double digits year-on-year.
Jul 29	Annual earnings	Positive	+1.1%	FY 2025 net income, EAM revenue interest and dividend all increased.

Pattern Detected

Earnings updates have generally seen small positive price reactions, while capital return announcements (dividends and buybacks) have produced mixed to negative next-day moves.

Recent Company History

Over the past six months, VALUE LINE has reported steadily improving results, including higher FY 2025 earnings and multiple quarters of increased net income and gains from Eulav Asset Management. Capital returns featured prominently, with a higher quarterly dividend of $0.325 per share and a new $2,000,000 repurchase program. Today’s dividend declaration at the same $0.325 level and a new board appointment continue this focus on shareholder returns and governance stability.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement confirmed a regular quarterly dividend of $0.325 per share, payable on February 10...

Analysis

This announcement confirmed a regular quarterly dividend of $0.325 per share, payable on February 10, 2026 to holders of record on January 26, 2026, with 9,387,957 shares outstanding. It also added a new director to the Board and its Audit Committee, underscoring governance continuity. In context of recent solid earnings and ongoing dividends and buybacks, investors may track future board decisions, dividend durability, and revenue trends from the company’s diversified research services.

Key Terms

audit committee, exchange traded fund, exchange-traded funds, etfs, +1 more

5 terms

audit committee regulatory

"appointed Dr. Alexander J. Swistel to its Board of Directors and as a member of the Board’s Audit Committee"

A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.

exchange traded fund financial

"identify the one exchange traded fund that appears best positioned to outperform"

A pooled investment that trades on a stock exchange like a single share, giving investors instant exposure to a basket of assets such as stocks, bonds, or commodities. It matters because ETFs let investors buy or sell a diversified slice of the market quickly and usually at low cost — like buying a pre-built portfolio instead of picking individual stocks — which can lower risk and simplify trading strategies.

exchange-traded funds financial

"includes data, information, and analysis on more than 2,800 exchange-traded funds (ETFs)"

An exchange-traded fund is an investment product that bundles many stocks, bonds, or other assets into a single package that trades on a stock exchange like an individual share; think of it as a ready-made basket you can buy or sell throughout the trading day. For investors it matters because ETFs provide easy access to broad exposure, typically lower costs and built-in diversification, and the ability to adjust positions quickly without buying each asset separately.

etfs financial

"stocks, ETFs and mutual funds"

ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, are investment funds that hold a collection of stocks, bonds, or other assets, and can be bought or sold on stock exchanges like individual shares. They offer investors an easy way to diversify their holdings and access different markets or sectors without buying multiple individual assets. Because they are traded throughout the day, ETFs provide flexibility and can help investors manage risk while pursuing their financial goals.

options financial

"The Value Line Options Survey – information and ranks on more than 600,000 options on stocks"

Options are contracts that give investors the right to buy or sell an asset at a specific price within a certain time frame. They function like a reservation or a ticket that allows for potential profit or protection against price changes, making them useful tools for managing investment risks or speculating on market movements.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Value Line, Inc. (NASDAQ: VALU) announced today that its Board of Directors declared on January 16, 2026 a quarterly cash dividend of $0.325 per common share, payable on February 10, 2026, to stockholders of record on January 26, 2026. The Company has 9,387,957 shares of common stock outstanding as of January 16, 2026. The Company also announced that the Board has appointed Dr. Alexander J. Swistel to its Board of Directors and as a member of the Board’s Audit Committee.

        Value Line is a leading provider of investment research. The Value Line Investment Survey is one of the most widely used sources of independent equity research.

        Value Line publishes proprietary investment research in separate print and digital formats.

        Value Line provides these specialized services:
        a. Value Line Select – Each month, Value Line analysts recommend the one exceptional stock with superior profit potential and a favorable risk/reward ratio.
        b. The Value Line Special Situations Service – Each month, Value Line analysts recommend small and mid-cap stocks that hold the potential to transform your portfolio by delivering returns that are well above the market average.
        c. Value Line Select ETFs – Each month, Value Line analysts sift through the myriad investment possibilities to identify the one exchange traded fund that appears best positioned to outperform the market.
        d. Value Line Select: Dividend Income & Growth – Each month Value Line analysts make two stock recommendations that are expected to provide above-average current income along with appealing long-term dividend growth prospects.
        e. The Value Line ETFs Service – includes data, information, and analysis on more than 2,800 exchange-traded funds (ETFs), to help subscribers select the best fit for their portfolios.
        f. The Value Line M&A Service – Value Line analysts highlight one company each month that is a candidate to be acquired by a larger entity at a material premium to the current stock price.
        g. Value Line Information You Should Know wealth newsletter – Value Line focuses on financial planning and investment issues that matter for today’s investor.
        h. The Value Line Climate Change Investing Service – Value Line analysts target a critical issue – climate change, which is expected to spur transformation in the global economy for decades to come.
        i. Certain Value Line copyrights distributed under agreements including proprietary ranking system information and other information used in 3^rd party products.
        j. The Value Line Options Survey – information and ranks on more than 600,000 options on stocks covering 90% of the market.
        k. The Value Line Fund Adviser Plus – covers some 19,000 funds, grouped into more than thirty Investment Objective Categories. Our proprietary Ranking System makes it simple to tell whether or not a particular fund is a worthwhile investment. Our approach helps to ensure that investors avoid funds with unsustainable short-term performance, and you can count on our Safety ™ rank to help manage your risk. Our professionally selected Model Portfolio names the best funds in eight key categories.
        l. The Value Line Investment Survey–Small & Mid Cap – print and digital financial information and quantitative analysis on approximately 1,800 companies with market capitalizations of less than $10 billion.
        m. The Value Line 600 – in-depth, independent print research on 600 large and prominent companies.
        n. The Value Line Investment Survey–Selection & Opinion – Value Line’s weekly economic and stock market commentary, four Model Portfolios, which are actively managed, updated each week, and always contain 20 equities each.
        o. The Value Line Investment Survey–Smart Investor – a digital service providing investment research covering large, mid and small-cap stocks comprising about 90% of the total U.S. stock market.
        p. The Value Line Investment Survey–Small Cap Investor – digital financial information and quantitative analysis on approximately 1,800 companies with market capitalizations of less than $10 billion.
        q. The Value Line Investment Survey–Savvy Investor – a digital package covering more than 3,000 large, mid and small-cap stocks.
        r. The Value Line Investment Survey–Investor 900 – this digital service provides investment research on 600 of the largest cap stocks plus 300 small- and mid-cap stocks.
        s. The Value Line Investment Survey–Investor 600 – In-depth, independent digital research on 600 large and prominent companies.
        t. The Value Line Investment Survey–Investor 2400 – This digital service provides investment research for 600 of the largest cap stocks plus approximately 1,800 small and mid-cap stocks.
        u. The Value Line Investment Analyzer – This digital only service covers large, mid and small cap stocks comprising about 90% of the U.S. stock market.
        v. Value Line Investment Analyzer Plus – a digital service that provides complete stock analysis for approximately 6,000 equities.
        w. Value Line Research Center – A complete, online investment research system that includes all the financial information and tools needed to structure a well-researched and diversified portfolio for stocks, ETFs and mutual funds.
        x. Value Line Equity Research Center – A complete, online investment research system that includes all of Value Line’s equity research products needed to structure a well-researched and diversified portfolio for equities.

        Value Line’s products are available to individual investors by mail, at www.valueline.com or by calling 1-800-VALUELINE (1-800-825-8354).

        Institutional services for professional investors, advisors, corporate, academic, and municipal libraries are offered at www.ValueLinePro.com, www.ValueLineLibrary.com and by calling 1-800-531-1425.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
        In this report, “Value Line,” “we,” “us,” “our” refers to Value Line, Inc. and “the Company” refers to Value Line and its subsidiaries unless the context otherwise requires.

       This report contains statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or conditions (including certain projections and business trends) accompanied by such phrases as “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “will”, “intend” and other similar or negative expressions, that are “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Actual results for Value Line, Inc. (“Value Line” or “the Company”) may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the following:

• maintaining revenue from subscriptions for the Company’s digital and print published products;
• changes in investment trends and economic conditions, including global financial issues;
• changes in Federal Reserve policies affecting interest rates and liquidity along with resulting effects on equity markets;
• stability of the banking system, including the success of U.S. government policies and actions in regard to banks with liquidity or capital issues, along with the associated impact on equity markets;
• continuation of orderly markets for equities and corporate and governmental debt securities;
• problems protecting intellectual property rights in Company methods and trademarks;
• problems protecting confidential information including customer confidential or personal information that we may possess;
• dependence on non-voting revenues and non-voting profits interests in EULAV Asset Management (“EAM” or “EAM Trust”), and accordingly on its key management, investment management, and sales personnel. EAM Trust is a Delaware statutory trust, which serves as the investment advisor to the Value Line Funds and engages in related distribution, marketing and administrative services;
• fluctuations in EAM’s and third-party copyright assets under management due to evaluations by outside rating agencies, broadly based changes in the values of equity and debt securities, market sector variations, redemptions by investors and other factors including continuation of employment by key members of its management, investment management, and sales leadership;
• possible changes in the valuation of EAM’s intangible assets from time to time;
• possible changes in future revenues or collection of receivables from significant customers;
• dependence on key executive and specialist personnel of signification supplier and other firms;
• risks associated with the outsourcing of certain functions, technical facilities, and operations, including in some instances outside the U.S.;
• risks of increased tariffs and other restrictions affecting the cost and availability of materials, equipment, and other necessary inputs to the Company’s operations;
• competition in the fields of publishing, copyright and investment management, along with associated effects on the level and structure of prices and fees, and the mix of services delivered;
• the impact of government regulation on the Company’s and EAM’s businesses;
• federal and/or state legislative changes that might affect Value Line’s business;
• the availability of free or low cost investment information through discount brokers or generally over the internet;
• the economic and other impacts of global political and military conflicts, which could affect investor interest in stock market investing or cause assets under management in EAM to fall or to rise;
• continued availability of generally dependable energy supplies, transportation facilities, digital data and telephone transmission infrastructure in the geographic areas in which the company and certain suppliers operate;
• terrorist attacks, cyber attacks and natural disasters;
• the need for changes in our business plans because of unexpected events that occur;
• widespread illnesses which may drastically affect markets, employment, and other economic conditions, and may have additional unpredictable impacts on employees, suppliers, customers, and operations;
• changes in prices and availability of materials and other inputs and services, such as financial data, freight and postage, required by the Company;
• risk of short-term or long-term catastrophic computer problems associated with legacy software systems which could interrupt regular publication schedules;
• risk of inadequacy of our insurance coverage to compensate for potential losses;
• potential impact of vendors’ consolidation;
• other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the risks described in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2025 and in Part II, Item 1A of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended October 31, 2025; and other risks and uncertainties arising from time to time.

        These factors are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any of our forward-looking statements. Other unknown or unpredictable factors which may involve external factors over which we may have no control could also have material adverse effects on future results. Likewise, changes we make in our plans, objectives, strategies, or intentions, which may occur at any time in our discretion, could also have material favorable or adverse effects on our future results. Except as otherwise required to be disclosed in periodic reports required to be filed by public companies with the SEC pursuant to the SEC's rules, we have no duty to update these statements, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks and uncertainties, current plans, anticipated actions, and future financial conditions and results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking information contained herein.

Contact: Howard A. Brecher                                         
Value Line, Inc.
212-907-1500

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FAQ

What dividend did Value Line (VALU) declare on January 16, 2026?

Value Line declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.325 per common share on January 16, 2026.

When is the Value Line (VALU) dividend payable and what is the record date?

The dividend is payable on February 10, 2026 to stockholders of record on January 26, 2026.

How many Value Line (VALU) shares were outstanding as of January 16, 2026?

The company reported 9,387,957 shares outstanding as of January 16, 2026.

Who did Value Line (VALU) appoint to its Board on January 16, 2026?

Value Line appointed Dr. Alexander J. Swistel to its Board of Directors and to the Audit Committee.

What is the estimated total cash payout for Value Line's declared dividend?

Based on 9,387,957 shares, the dividend implies an estimated cash payout of about $3.05 million (0.325×shares outstanding).