Richardson Electronics Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 3/6
Richardson Electronics is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.41% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
1.4%
Dividend yield
-0.4%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.0% |
| Future Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Dividend Growth | 0% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 55% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Sep 05
RELL: Future Returns Will Depend On Backlog Conversion And Margin Expansion
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Richardson Electronics from $14.00 to $17.00. They cite recent research that points to a potential growth inflection supported by a stronger backlog, faster sales growth, and expanding opportunities in Green Energy Solutions, along with a favorable upcycle in Power and Microwave Technologies.Seeking Alpha • Sep 04
Richardson Electronics: The Turnaround Is Real, The Cash Flow Is Not
Summary Richardson Electronics is upgraded to a soft Buy (B-) at ~$16.56, following a strong Q4 beat and confirmation of its turnaround. Q4 FY26 saw revenue up 27.6% and non-GAAP EPS of $0.21, driven by semiconductor and RF/microwave demand, with management signaling continued growth into 2027. BESS shipments mark a new growth leg, with a pipeline of 50+ opportunities and a multi-million-dollar order expected in fiscal Q1 2027. Valuation is now full at ~43x trailing earnings; risk/reward is balanced, but I am accumulating shares via direct purchase and selling puts to target a sub-$16 average cost. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Aug 22
RELL: Semi Fab Tailwinds And Backlog Strength Will Support Higher Earnings Multiple
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Richardson Electronics from $15.50 to $20.50, pointing to a higher revenue growth outlook, a stronger profit margin profile, and a slightly adjusted discount rate and future P/E assumption following recent research that highlights a potential growth inflection supported by backlog trends and business segment tailwinds. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around Richardson Electronics focuses on a perceived growth inflection, with bullish analysts pointing to order momentum, segment trends, and a higher fair value framework.Analysis Article • Aug 10
Richardson Electronics' (NASDAQ:RELL) Earnings Are Of Questionable Quality
Unsurprisingly, Richardson Electronics, Ltd.'s ( NASDAQ:RELL ) stock price was strong on the back of its healthy...
Narrative Update • Aug 07
RELL: Green Energy And Power Backlog Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Richardson Electronics to $24 from $15, citing what they describe as a growth inflection point supported by the strongest backlog in 14 quarters, faster sales growth, and expanding opportunities in Green Energy Solutions, alongside a supportive upcycle for Power and Microwave Technologies. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts frame the latest move to a US$24 fair value for Richardson Electronics as a meaningful reset of expectations.Narrative Update • Jul 24
RELL: Future Clean Energy Partnerships Will Struggle To Justify Elevated Earnings Multiple
Analysts have lifted their price target on Richardson Electronics from $13.50 to $15.50, citing updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as they revisit the company’s earnings power and valuation inputs. What’s in the News for Richardson Electronics Richardson Electronics is partnering with C-Motive Technologies as the manufacturing partner for its ZeroMag motor platform and Cascade H-Bridge medium voltage drive system.Narrative Update • Jun 22
RELL: Higher Storage Ambitions Will Still Face P/E And Execution Headwinds
Analysts have lifted their price target on Richardson Electronics by $3, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation multiples reflected in the latest model inputs. What’s in the News for Richardson Electronics Richardson Electronics announced a global partnership with NoMIS Power to add silicon carbide power semiconductor solutions spanning 1.2 kV to 10 kV to its Power & Microwave Technologies portfolio, targeting applications such as battery energy storage systems, renewable energy conversion, AI data center power infrastructure, HVDC interfaces, rail, industrial drives, and aerospace and defense power systems.Narrative Update • Jun 04
RELL: Future Returns Will Depend On Achieving Much Higher Profit Margins
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Richardson Electronics to $14.00 from $12.00, citing updated assumptions related to discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E framework that are consistent with recent price target increases in broader Street research. What's in the News Announced a new global partnership with NoMIS Power to expand Richardson Electronics’ silicon carbide power semiconductor offerings across 1.2 kV to 10 kV solutions, with a focus on medium and high voltage applications such as BESS, renewable energy conversion, AI data centers, HVDC interfaces, transportation, industrial, aerospace, defense, and marine power systems.Narrative Update • May 11
RELL: Fair Outlook Will Weigh Higher Earnings Conviction Against P/E And Execution Uncertainty
Analysts have raised their price target on Richardson Electronics by $3 to $15, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that support this revised fair value. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight the recent price target move to $15 as a signal that updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E still support upside versus prior expectations.Narrative Update • Apr 26
RELL: Fair Outlook Will Balance Richer P/E With Execution And Profitability Uncertainty
Analysts have raised their price target on Richardson Electronics to $15 from $13, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are signaling higher conviction in Richardson Electronics by lifting their fair value assumptions and assigning a higher target of US$15, up from US$13.Narrative Update • Apr 12
RELL: Fair Outlook Balances Higher Price View With Margin And Execution Risks
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Richardson Electronics to $13.50 from $11.50. This reflects updated views on fair value, growth expectations, margins, and future P/E assumptions cited in recent research.Analysis Article • Feb 11
Improved Revenues Required Before Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ:RELL) Stock's 30% Jump Looks Justified
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. ( NASDAQ:RELL ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 30% share price jump...Analysis Article • Feb 01
Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ:RELL) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Analysis Article • Jan 11
Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ:RELL) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.06
The board of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. ( NASDAQ:RELL ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.06 per share...Narrative Update • Jan 11
RELL: Future Upside Will Rely On Improved Margins And Revenue Outlook
Analysts have maintained their price target for Richardson Electronics at US$12.00, citing refreshed assumptions around slightly higher projected revenue growth, a modestly better profit margin outlook, and an updated forward P/E input that together support keeping the target level unchanged. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Price target held at US$12.00, with updated assumptions still pointing to the same level.Narrative Update • Dec 27
RELL: Future Upside Will Rely On Rebound In Core GES Sales
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Richardson Electronics to $12.00 from $10.00, citing slightly stronger long term revenue growth and margin assumptions despite recent mixed trading and lower-quality earnings beats. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts characterized the latest quarter as a low quality beat, highlighting that core growth drivers underperformed even as headline earnings exceeded expectations.Narrative Update • Dec 13
RELL: Fair Outlook Will Balance Higher Price View And Earnings Quality Concerns
Analysts have raised their price target on Richardson Electronics from $10.00 to $12.00 per share. This reflects increased confidence in the company’s long term revenue growth and margin trajectory despite mixed quality in the latest earnings beat.Analysis Article • Nov 21
There's No Escaping Richardson Electronics, Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:RELL) Muted Revenues
With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.7x Richardson Electronics, Ltd. ( NASDAQ:RELL ) may be sending bullish...Analysis Article • Jul 25
Richardson Electronics, Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:RELL) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Industry
Richardson Electronics, Ltd.'s ( NASDAQ:RELL ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.7x might make it look like a buy...Analysis Article • Apr 12
Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ:RELL) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.06
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. ( NASDAQ:RELL ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.06 per share on the 28th...Analysis Article • Apr 08
Not Many Are Piling Into Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ:RELL) Stock Yet As It Plummets 26%
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Richardson Electronics, Ltd. ( NASDAQ:RELL ) share price has dived 26% in the...Analysis Article • Jan 13
Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ:RELL) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.06
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. ( NASDAQ:RELL ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.06 per share on the 26th...Seeking Alpha • Jan 06
Richardson Electronics: The Green Energy Revenue Boost
Summary Richardson Electronics, a 78-year-old engineering firm, has found growth in its battery solutions for the global wind turbine market. The global wind energy market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.6% until 2030, boosting demand for Richardson's solutions. Despite green energy being a small revenue segment, investors may consider a bullish stance due to high demand and new large customers. Q2 2025 earnings are set for release on January 7, 2025, following a better-than-expected Q1 2025 performance. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Oct 27
Richardson Electronics' (NASDAQ:RELL) Dividend Will Be $0.06
Richardson Electronics, Ltd.'s ( NASDAQ:RELL ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.06 per share on 27th of...
New Narrative • Oct 13
Green Energy Innovations And Global Expansion Power Transformative Growth
New product launches in green energy and expanded international markets are expected to drive significant revenue growth and market share.Analysis Article • Oct 13
Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ:RELL) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.06
The board of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. ( NASDAQ:RELL ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.06 per share...Seeking Alpha • Aug 05
Richardson Electronics: Wait For A Cyclical Upturn Before Buying
Summary Richardson Electronics reported weak earnings due to economic challenges and program delays, suggesting investors to wait for improved earnings before buying. The company specializes in engineered solutions for various industries, with a strong track record despite cyclical revenue fluctuations. FY 2024 results were impacted by cyclical factors, leading to a 25.2% YoY revenue decline. Shares are a hold with a price target of $13.50. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaStability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: RELL's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: RELL's dividend payments have not increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Richardson Electronics Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (RELL) | 1.4% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.1% |
| Industry Average (Electronic) | 0.8% |
| Analyst forecast (RELL) (up to 3 years) | n/a |
Notable Dividend: RELL's dividend (1.41%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.36%).
High Dividend: RELL's dividend (1.41%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.09%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonable payout ratio (54.6%), RELL's dividend payments are covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: RELL is paying a dividend but the company has no free cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/10 22:51 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/05/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/05/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is covered by 3 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Christian Schwab | Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC |
| Robert Brooks | Northland Capital Markets |
| Anja Marie Soderstrom | Sidoti & Company, LLC |