NASDAQ: RGCO
RGC Resources, Inc.
Utilities · Regulated Gas
After hours: $21.94(0%) · as of 7:34 PM ET
Market Cap
$228.33M
52w High
$27.99
52w Low
$20.55
P/E
16.35
Volume
13.88K
Outstanding Shares
10.41M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock rose 2.67% over the last year. Revenue grew 13.83% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 20.36% to 17.29%. Free cash flow grew 144.98% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly improving underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 17.29%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 13.83% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
RGC Resources, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an energy services company.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 2 shares became 3
Every 1 shares became 2
Every 1 shares became 2
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
2
Buy
2
Hold
0
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Nov 23, 2026
Q4 FY26 · EPS est -$0.03 · Revenue est $15.68M
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Dividends
$0.86/shareQuarterlyDividend Achiever · 12yrStretchedRGCO pays a dividend with a 3.92% dividend yield, 12 consecutive years of growth, growing at 3.33% annually, covered 1.0× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
3.92%
Annual Div / Share
$0.86
5yr CAGR
+3.33%
Doubles every ~21.1yr
Payout Ratio
63.03%
Stretched
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+2.98%
5yr CAGR
+3.33%
10yr CAGR
+4.87%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$3/mo
In 5 yrs
$4/mo
In 10 yrs
$5/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$39/yr $3/mo | $46/yr+18% $4/mo | $54/yr+39% $5/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 3.92% → 5.44% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Achiever
RGCO has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Achiever, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Risks to Watch
Dividend exceeds free cash flow
Free cash flow covers only 0.97× the dividend. The company is paying out more than it generates in cash, which is unsustainable without borrowing or asset sales.