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REFR Dividend Calculator 2026
No dividendTechnologyResearch Frontiers Incorporated · NASDAQ
Price: $0.46 · Annual div: None · Frequency: — · Payout ratio: N/A · Ex-div: —
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REFR pays a very low or no dividend (Yield: 0.00%). This calculator is designed for income-producing assets. If your goal is passive income and compounding, you might want to look at these popular alternatives:
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Research Frontiers Incorporated (REFR) does not currently pay a regular dividend in our data, so its dividend yield is 0%.
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About Research Frontiers Incorporated (REFR) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Research Frontiers Incorporated (REFR) stands as a global innovator, focusing on the development and commercialization of advanced light-regulating technologies and associated devices. The company's core business revolves around its proprietary Suspended Particle Device (SPD-Smart) light-control technology, which it licenses to other businesses. These licensees then undertake the manufacturing and marketing of various components: the SPD-Smart chemical emulsion, the light-controlling film created from this emulsion, laminated light-control panels, and the necessary electronic systems to power final products that integrate the film. Additionally, Research Frontiers offers licenses for lamination services and the end-products themselves, such as dynamic windows, skylights, and sunroofs. The versatile SPD-Smart light-control technology is integrated into a diverse array of applications. This includes architectural elements like windows, sunshades, skylights, and interior partitions for both residential and commercial buildings. In the automotive sector, it's utilized in vehicle windows, sunroofs, sun-visors, sunshades, rear-view mirrors, instrument panels, and navigation systems. Beyond these, the technology enhances aircraft windows, museum display panels, specialized eyewear products, and flat panel displays for electronic goods. The company primarily caters to the architectural, automotive, marine, aerospace, and appliance industries. Research Frontiers Incorporated was established in 1965 and is based in Woodbury, New York.
REFR Dividend & DRIP — Frequently Asked Questions
Does REFR pay a dividend?
No. Research Frontiers Incorporated (REFR) has not paid a regular dividend in the last 12 months in our data, so its dividend yield is 0% and it produces no dividend income.
How can I get dividend income instead of REFR?
Dividend ETFs such as SCHD, VYM or JEPI pay regular income. Open their DRIP calculators to see what $10,000 would earn per month and how reinvesting grows it.
Does REFR have a DRIP (dividend reinvestment plan)?
A DRIP reinvests dividends into new shares. REFR has no regular dividend in our data, so there is nothing to reinvest.
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🌍 REFR Yield by Country & Account Type
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| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 REFR Income Goal & Break-Even
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Based on current dividend of $0.00/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 REFR Dividend Payment Schedule
REFR pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Ex-div: —.
📊 REFR vs Technology Benchmarks
How REFR compares to typical Technology averages.
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for REFR sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ REFR Insider Activity
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
| Insider | Title | Type | Date | Shares | Price | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-Award | 2025-12-31 | 45,000 | $1.33 | $59.9K | ||
| A-Award | 2025-12-31 | 65,000 | $1.33 | $86.5K | ||
| A-Award | 2025-12-31 | 45,000 | $1.33 | $59.9K | ||
| A-Award | 2024-12-31 | 60,000 | $1.68 | $100.8K | ||
| A-Award | 2024-12-31 | 6,000 | $1.68 | $10.1K | ||
| A-Award | 2024-12-31 | 45,000 | $1.68 | $75.6K | ||
| A-Award | 2024-12-31 | 45,000 | $1.68 | $75.6K | ||
| A-Award | 2024-12-31 | 45,000 | $1.68 | $75.6K | ||
| Buy | 2024-06-14 | 2,000 | $1.94 | $3.9K | ||
| Buy | 2024-06-07 | 4,300 | $1.74 | $7.5K |
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the REFR dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →
Research Frontiers Incorporated (REFR) is currently trading at $0.46, 83% below its 52-week high. It does not currently pay a regular dividend.
Does REFR Pay a Dividend? Research Frontiers Incorporated Dividend Status
Research Frontiers Incorporated (REFR) is a technology stock trading at $0.46. It does not currently pay a regular dividend in our data, so it produces no dividend income and DRIP reinvestment does not apply. Investors seeking income often look at dividend ETFs such as SCHD, VYM or JEPI instead.
- Without a dividend, returns depend entirely on the share price.
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