RiverNorth Opportunities Fund, Inc. (RIV) Dividend Analysis
Does RiverNorth Opportunities Fund (RIV) pay a dividend?
Yes. RiverNorth Opportunities Fund (RIV) pays a dividend: $1.54 per share over the last twelve months, a dividend yield of 15.45% at the latest close.
It has raised its dividend per share for 2 years in a row, growing at 7.3% a year over the last 5 years. The payout takes about 75.2% of earnings.
Computed from company filings. Ex-dividend and payment dates are not part of those filings, so they are not shown here. This is analysis, not investment advice.
| Year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.54 | +1.4% |
| 2025 | $1.52 | +8.1% |
| 2024 | $1.41 | -19.5% |
| 2023 | $1.74 | +46.6% |
| 2022 | $1.19 | +10.2% |
| 2021 | $1.08 | -48.4% |
| 2020 | $2.09 | -6.7% |
| 2019 | $2.24 | -6.6% |
| 2018 | $2.40 |
All 9 calendar years we hold. Counted by the calendar year in which each payment went ex-dividend. Figures are adjusted for stock splits, so a fall is a cut.
Elevated payout ratio, limited room for increases or earnings dips, no sustained growth pattern yet.
Based on TTM and annual data · Not a buy/sell signal
Score Breakdown
Safety
40% of composite
Growth
35% of composite
Income
25% of composite
Composite = Safety (13) × 0.40 + Growth (45) × 0.35 + Income (100) × 0.25 = 46
Dividend Yield
15.45%
Per Share (TTM)
$1.54
Payout Ratio
75.2%
5Y CAGR
7.3%
Dividend Safety
Earnings Payout
75.2%
FCF Payout
—
FCF Coverage
—
Dividend Growth
Per Share (TTM)
$1.54
Growth Streak
2 years
5Y CAGR
7.3%
Dividend Income
Annual DPS (TTM)
$1.54
Annual Income / $10K
$1,545
Payment frequency, ex-dividend and payment dates are not available from company filings. Check your broker or the company's investor relations page for the schedule.
RiverNorth Opportunities Fund (RIV) dividend: yield, safety and growth
Frequently asked
Does RiverNorth Opportunities Fund (RIV) pay a dividend, and how much?+
Yes, RiverNorth Opportunities Fund pays a regular dividend of about $1.54 per share per year (a yield of roughly 15.5%). That is a payout ratio of about 75.2% of earnings, so it is covered, with less cushion. A low headline yield is not the same as a weak dividend: what matters is how well earnings and cash flow cover the payout, not the percentage alone. The full payout history and per-share figures are on this dividends tab.
Is RiverNorth Opportunities Fund's dividend safe?+
RiverNorth Opportunities Fund's dividend looks covered, with less cushion. Intrinsiqq scores its dividend safety at 13 out of 100, weighing the payout ratio, free-cash-flow coverage and balance-sheet strength. Safety matters more than yield: a payout you can rely on beats a high one you cannot.
Has RiverNorth Opportunities Fund grown its dividend?+
RiverNorth Opportunities Fund has raised its dividend for about 2 years in a row. Over the past five years the dividend has grown at roughly 7.3% a year. Consistent growth is one of the strongest signals of a durable, shareholder-friendly business, so read the streak alongside coverage on this tab.
What is RiverNorth Opportunities Fund's dividend payout ratio?+
RiverNorth Opportunities Fund pays out about 75.2% of its earnings as dividends. A lower payout ratio leaves more room to keep raising the dividend and to absorb a bad year, while a very high ratio can signal a payout under pressure. On this measure the dividend is covered, with less cushion. See the dividend-safety breakdown for the free-cash-flow view, which is often more telling than earnings.
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