Regal Rexnord Corporation (RRX)

Dividend Opportunity — Ex-Date Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Ex-date passed
Ex-Date
Dec 31, 2025
Dividend
$0.3500
Forward Yield
0.98%
Payment Date
Jan 14, 2026
Opportunity Scores
Tier 2Medium Confidence
Capture Score
53
Long-Term Score
60
Quality
60
Opportunity Rank
79
Capture Playbook
Strategy for dividend capture trade
14-Day Hold
Only -107 days until ex-date

Trade Timeline

Entry
Tue, Dec 30
Plan entry on the trading day immediately before the 2025-12-31 ex-dividend date, preferably on intraday weakness given the slightly negative 5-day momentum slope (-0.028%/day).
Ex-Date
Wed, Dec 31
Dividend locked in
Exit
Wed, Jan 14
Primary: exit 7–14 days after ex-dividend per historical tests (0.85–0.87% average return, 59.6% win rate); consider earlier exit if price recovers the ex-dividend drop quickly.
Expected Return
+0.87%
Historical Win Rate
60%

Risk Factors

  • Historical edge is modest: best strategy shows 0.85–0.87% average return with ~59.6% win rate, so outcomes are far from guaranteed.
  • Momentum is slightly negative on both 5-day (-0.028%/day) and 20-day (-0.0031%/day) slopes, which is not fully aligned with the preferred positive-momentum setup.
  • ATR of 2.28% indicates meaningful short-term volatility; price swings could exceed the $0.35 dividend (about 0.24% of price) and overshadow the capture.
  • Average recovery time of 34.5 days is longer than the recommended 14-day hold; the stock may not fully normalize within the target window.
  • Medium overall confidence and mid-range Capture Score (51/100) suggest the statistical edge is real but not strong, and can be disrupted by company or macro news around the ex-date.

Action Checklist

  • 1.Confirm the ex-dividend date (2025-12-31) and verify no changes to the $0.35 dividend declaration.
  • 2.Assess whether a sub-1% forward yield fits your long-term income goals; if you need higher cash flow, consider alternatives.
  • 3.If pursuing capture, schedule a buy order for the trading day before ex-date, ideally targeting a pullback given the slightly negative short-term momentum.
  • 4.Size the position modestly given ATR of 2.28% and only medium Capture Score (51/100).
  • 5.Set a primary exit window 7–14 days after ex-dividend, monitoring for earlier price recovery that closes the ex-dividend gap.
  • 6.Place a stop or mental downside limit based on your risk tolerance, acknowledging that price swings could exceed the dividend amount.
  • 7.Re-evaluate after the trade: compare your realized result with the expected 0.85–0.87% return and ~59.6% win-rate profile to refine future capture decisions.
Scenario Analysis
StrategyAvg ReturnWin RateHistorical Events
Classic Capture
Buy 1 day before ex-date, sell 7 days after
+0.85%60%146 ex-dates
14-Day HoldBest
Buy 1 day before ex-date, sell 14 days after
+0.87%60%146 ex-dates
Same-Day
Buy 1 day before ex-date, sell 1 day after
+0.53%59%146 ex-dates
Quick Capture
Buy 7 days before ex-date, sell 1 day after
+0.37%56%146 ex-dates
Buy 14D, Sell 7D After
Buy 14 days before ex-date, sell 7 days after
+0.77%54%146 ex-dates

* Returns include dividend capture yield plus price change. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Analysis Summary

RRX offers a small 0.97% forward yield and a mid-range Quality Score of 50/100, making it more suitable as a total-return industrial than a core income holding. For dividend capture, historical data supports a medium-quality opportunity: buying 1 day before ex-date and holding 7–14 days after has delivered around 0.85–0.87% average returns with roughly 60% win rates, but negative short-term momentum and a 34.5-day average recovery time add risk.

Historical Capture Performance
Based on past dividend events for RRX
Avg Capture Yield
0.59%
Avg Recovery Days
34.5
7-Day Gap Fill
100%
14-Day Gap Fill
100%

This analysis is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.