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Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF) Share Price and News

Price

$1.755

Movement

0.015 (+0.86%)

As at 1 Apr - Closed (20 mins delayed)

52 Week Range

$1.5875 - $2.15

 
1 Year Return

-16.03%

Rural Funds Group Chart and Price Data

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Fundamentals Data provided by Morningstar.

Data provided by Morningstar.
Market Cap $678.12 million
P/E Ratio 13.91
Dividend Yield 6.70%
Shares Outstanding 389.72 million
Earnings per share 0.126
Dividend per share 0.12
Year To Date Return 2.55%
Earnings Yield 7.19%
Franking -
Earnings Yield

7.19%

Franking

-

Dividend per share

0.12

Year To Date Return

2.55%

Shares Outstanding

389.72 million

Earnings per share

0.126

Share Price

$1.755

Day Change

0.015 (+0.86%)

52 Week Range

$1.5875 - $2.15

Yesterday's Close

$1.74

Today's Open

$1.75

Days Range

$1.745 - $1.765

Volume

788,063

Avg. Volume (1 month)

1,227,869

Turnover

$1,381,601

As at 1 Apr - Closed

Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF)
Latest News

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dividend Payment History Data provided by Morningstar.

Data provided by Morningstar.
Ex-Date Amount Franking Type Payable
28 Mar 2025 $0.0293 0.00% Interim 30 Apr 2025
27 Sep 2024 $0.0293 0.00% Interim 31 Oct 2024
27 Jun 2024 $0.0293 0.00% Final 31 Jul 2024
27 Mar 2024 $0.0293 0.00% Interim 30 Apr 2024
28 Dec 2023 $0.0293 0.00% Interim 31 Jan 2024
28 Sep 2023 $0.0293 0.00% Interim 31 Oct 2023
29 Jun 2023 $0.0293 9.22% Final 31 Jul 2023
30 Mar 2023 $0.0293 9.22% Interim 28 Apr 2023
29 Dec 2022 $0.0293 9.22% Interim 31 Jan 2023
29 Sep 2022 $0.0293 9.22% Interim 31 Oct 2022
29 Jun 2022 $0.0293 0.00% Final 29 Jul 2022
30 Mar 2022 $0.0293 0.00% Interim 29 Apr 2022
30 Dec 2021 $0.0293 0.00% Interim 31 Jan 2022
29 Sep 2021 $0.0293 0.00% Interim 29 Oct 2021
29 Jun 2021 $0.0282 0.00% Final 30 Jul 2021
30 Mar 2021 $0.0282 0.00% Interim 30 Apr 2021
30 Dec 2020 $0.0282 0.00% Interim 29 Jan 2021
29 Sep 2020 $0.0282 0.00% Interim 30 Oct 2020
29 Jun 2020 $0.0271 0.00% Final 31 Jul 2020
30 Mar 2020 $0.0271 0.00% Interim 30 Apr 2020
30 Dec 2019 $0.0271 0.00% Interim 31 Jan 2020
27 Sep 2019 $0.0271 0.00% Interim 31 Oct 2019
27 Jun 2019 $0.0261 0.00% Final 31 Jul 2019
28 Mar 2019 $0.0261 0.00% Interim 30 Apr 2019
28 Dec 2018 $0.0261 0.00% Interim 31 Jan 2019
27 Sep 2018 $0.0261 0.00% Interim 31 Oct 2018
28 Mar 2018 $0.0251 0.00% Interim 30 Apr 2018
28 Dec 2017 $0.0251 0.00% Interim 31 Jan 2018
28 Sep 2017 $0.0000 0.00% Final 31 Oct 2017
29 Jun 2017 $0.0000 0.00% Final 31 Jul 2017
30 Mar 2017 $0.0000 0.00% Interim 28 Apr 2017
28 Dec 2016 $0.0241 0.00% Interim 31 Jan 2017
29 Sep 2016 $0.0241 0.00% Interim 28 Oct 2016
29 Jun 2016 $0.0223 0.00% Final 29 Jul 2016
30 Mar 2016 $0.0223 0.00% Interim 29 Apr 2016
29 Dec 2015 $0.0223 0.00% Interim 29 Jan 2016
24 Dec 2014 $0.0215 0.00% Interim 15 Jan 2015
04 Mar 2014 $0.0213 0.00% Interim 14 Apr 2014

RFF ASX Announcements

An announcement is considered as "Price Sensitive" if it is thought that it may have an impact on the price of the security.

DateAnnouncementPrice Sensitive?TimeNo. of PagesFile Size
3rd Mar 2025 2025-03-03T14:13:41 Dividend/Distribution - RFFYesNo2:13pm414k
21st Feb 2025 2025-02-21T09:57:51 1H25 financial results presentationYesNo9:57am3111M
21st Feb 2025 2025-02-21T09:54:36 1H25 financial results summaryYesNo9:54am2885k
21st Feb 2025 2025-02-21T09:52:46 RFF HY25 Financial StatementsYesNo9:52am552.2M
21st Feb 2025 2025-02-21T09:49:11 Appendix 4DYesNo9:49am2112k
3rd Feb 2025 2025-02-03T11:52:31 1H25 financial results reporting date and webinar detialsYesNo11:52am1148k
31st Jan 2025 2025-01-31T12:14:34 Update - Dividend/Distribution - RFFYesNo12:14pm619k
30th Jan 2025 2025-01-30T10:34:17 Taxation Components December 2024YesNo10:34am2861k
13th Jan 2025 2025-01-13T08:21:24 Ceasing to be a substantial holderYesNo8:21am6204k
23rd Dec 2024 2024-12-23T09:16:00 Change of Director's Interest Notice - Michael CarrollYesNo9:16am2262k

About Rural Funds Group

Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that holds and leases agricultural land and equipment. The company manages around $2 billion of diversified farmland and assets located in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia.

Its segments include cattle, almonds, macadamias, cropping, vineyards, and other agricultural products. The majority of its revenue is derived from its cattle and almond segments.

Historically, Rural Funds' assets have been acquired in sectors where Australia has a comparative advantage and the company has operational experience. Its assets are mostly leased to corporate operators.

RFF Share Price History Data provided by Morningstar.

Data provided by Morningstar.
Date Close Change % Change Volume Open High Low
31 Mar 2025 $1.74 $-0.01 -0.57% 905,591 $1.75 $1.75 $1.73
28 Mar 2025 $1.75 $-0.03 -1.68% 1,592,722 $1.77 $1.77 $1.74
27 Mar 2025 $1.79 $0.00 0.00% 1,384,285 $1.79 $1.80 $1.77
26 Mar 2025 $1.78 $0.01 0.56% 1,386,554 $1.79 $1.79 $1.77
25 Mar 2025 $1.78 $0.00 0.00% 635,592 $1.79 $1.80 $1.77
24 Mar 2025 $1.77 $0.01 0.57% 770,200 $1.76 $1.77 $1.76
21 Mar 2025 $1.76 $-0.02 -1.12% 1,562,100 $1.78 $1.80 $1.76
20 Mar 2025 $1.79 $0.03 1.71% 1,370,852 $1.78 $1.80 $1.77
19 Mar 2025 $1.76 $-0.02 -1.13% 1,033,789 $1.79 $1.79 $1.75
18 Mar 2025 $1.78 $0.01 0.57% 698,177 $1.78 $1.80 $1.77
17 Mar 2025 $1.76 $0.02 1.15% 792,889 $1.76 $1.79 $1.75
14 Mar 2025 $1.74 $0.01 0.58% 714,890 $1.74 $1.74 $1.72
13 Mar 2025 $1.73 $0.00 0.00% 1,430,617 $1.73 $1.75 $1.72
12 Mar 2025 $1.73 $-0.01 -0.57% 1,352,717 $1.72 $1.74 $1.72
11 Mar 2025 $1.74 $-0.02 -1.14% 1,190,871 $1.76 $1.77 $1.72
10 Mar 2025 $1.76 $0.00 0.00% 1,303,060 $1.77 $1.78 $1.76
07 Mar 2025 $1.77 $-0.07 -3.83% 1,193,581 $1.84 $1.84 $1.77
06 Mar 2025 $1.83 $0.01 0.55% 1,286,003 $1.82 $1.84 $1.82
05 Mar 2025 $1.83 $-0.02 -1.08% 1,819,750 $1.83 $1.84 $1.82
04 Mar 2025 $1.85 $0.03 1.66% 1,801,071 $1.81 $1.85 $1.80
03 Mar 2025 $1.81 $0.04 2.25% 1,559,948 $1.79 $1.82 $1.78

Director Transactions Data provided by Morningstar.

Data provided by Morningstar.
Date Director Type Amount Value Notes
20 Nov 2024 Michael Carroll Buy 58,075 $99,889
On-market trade.
31 Oct 2024 Michael Carroll Issued 4,270 $8,454
Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP).
31 Jul 2024 Michael Carroll Issued 4,165 $8,330
Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP). Michael Carroll 21,808 units
30 Apr 2024 Michael Carroll Issued 3,968 $8,213
Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP).

Directors & Management Data provided by Morningstar.

Data provided by Morningstar.
Name Title Start Date Profile
Mr Leslie (Guy) Julian Paynter Non-Executive ChairmanNon-Executive Director Apr 2010
Mr Paynter is a former director of broking firm JB Were. Guy brings more than 30 years of experience in corporate finance. Guy is a former member of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and a former associate of the Securities Institute of Australia (now known as the Financial Services Institute of Australasia). Guy's agricultural interests include cattle breeding in the Upper Hunter region in New South Wales.
Mr Michael Carroll Non-Executive Director Apr 2010
Mr Carroll executive experience includes establishing and leading the National Australia Bank's Agribusiness division and as a Senior Adviser in NAB's internal investment banking and corporate advisory team. Prior to that Michael worked for Monsanto Agricultural Products and a biotechnology venture capital company. Michael is currently the Chair of Viridis Ag Pty Limited, a Director of Paraway Pastoral Company Limited and Incitec Pivot Limited.
Mr David Bryant Managing Director Feb 1997
Mr Bryant focuses on strategic planning, maintaining key commercial relationships and sourcing new business opportunities.
Ms Andrea Joan Lemmon Non-Executive Director Jul 2014
Ms Lemmon from August 2020 until November 2022, Andrea was Chair of Marquis Macadamias Limited, Australia's macadamia processor and a non-executive Director of Marquis Marketing, the company responsible for marketing around 25% of the global macadamia crop. Andrea's experience includes previously serving as a non-executive director of Perth Markets Limited and Market City Operator.
Mr Julian James Widdup Non-Executive Director Feb 2017
Mr Widdup is currently a director of Equip Super, Australian Catholic University and Catholic Schools NSW. Julian's prior experience includes executive roles in investment management, asset consulting and with the Australian Government.
Ms Emma Spear Company Secretary Aug 2018
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Emma Spear Company Secretary
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Top Shareholders Data provided by Morningstar.

Data provided by Morningstar.
Name Shares Capital
J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited 57,183,060 14.73%
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 56,177,202 14.47%
Argo Investments Limited 22,782,657 5.87%
Rural Funds Management Limited 13,157,659 3.39%
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 12,335,720 3.18%
Prudential Nominees Pty Limited 6,750,000 1.74%
Bryant Family Services Pty Limited 3,768,012 0.97%
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Limited 3,743,130 0.96%
Netwealth Investments Limited 3,598,953 0.93%
National Nominees Limited 3,386,395 0.87%
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Limited i 3,137,173 0.81%
One Managed Investment Funds Limited 3,082,147 0.79%
Morgan Stanley Australia Securities (Nominee) Pty Limited 2,434,340 0.63%
BNP Paribas Noms Pty Limited 2,203,445 0.57%
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Limited ii 1,956,104 0.50%
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited GSCO ECA 1,857,122 0.48%
SCCASP Holdings Pty Limited 1,663,073 0.43%
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited A/C 2 1,634,773 0.42%
Boskenna Pty Limited 1,353,044 0.35%
Netwealth Investments Limited i 1,244,449 0.32%

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