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WILDLIGHT, Fla. - Rayonier Inc. (NYSE:RYN), a $4.05 billion market cap timber REIT with a GREAT financial health score according to InvestingPro, announced Tuesday that its board of directors has declared a one-time special dividend of $1.40 per common share, to be paid through a combination of cash and company stock.
The special dividend is scheduled for payment on December 12, 2025, to shareholders of record as of October 24, 2025. According to the company, the dividend stems from taxable gains resulting from the $710 million sale of Rayonier’s New Zealand joint venture interests, which closed on June 30, 2025. This special dividend adds to Rayonier’s already impressive 11.16% dividend yield and extends its 32-year streak of consistent dividend payments.
The cash component of the special dividend will not exceed 25% of the total distribution, with the remainder to be paid in Rayonier common shares. Shareholders can elect to receive the dividend entirely in cash or entirely in shares, though cash elections may be prorated if aggregate cash requests exceed the 25% threshold. Shareholders who elect cash will receive at least $0.35 per common share.
Those who do not submit an election will automatically receive 25% of the dividend in cash and 75% in shares. The number of shares issued will be calculated based on the volume weighted average trading prices on the New York Stock Exchange from December 1-3, 2025.
Rayonier also announced that its board has declared a corresponding special distribution to holders of operating partnership units of Rayonier, L.P.
Rayonier, a timberland real estate investment trust, owned or leased approximately 2.0 million acres of timberlands as of June 30, 2025, with holdings in the U.S. South (1.74 million acres) and U.S. Pacific Northwest (307,000 acres), according to the press release statement. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with a healthy current ratio of 3.5 and moderate debt-to-equity of 0.46. For deeper insights into Rayonier’s valuation and growth potential, access the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro, which covers over 1,400 top US stocks.
In other recent news, Rayonier Inc. reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, exceeding analysts’ expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.06, compared to the forecasted $0.04. This represented a 50% surprise in EPS. However, the company slightly missed revenue expectations, reporting $106.5 million against a forecast of $107.8 million. Despite this revenue miss, the company’s stock experienced a notable surge following the earnings report. These developments reflect recent financial performance and market reactions.
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