About Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (REGI) β Dividend Analysis 2026
Renewable Energy Group, Inc. provides lower carbon transportation fuels in the United States and internationally. The company utilizes a production, distribution, and logistics system to convert natural fats, oils, and greases into advanced biofuels. It operates through Bio-Based Diesel, Services, and Corporate and Other segments. The company produces bio-based diesel from various low carbon feedstocks, including distillers corn and used cooking oils, and inedible animal fats, as well as from soybean and canola oils. It also purchases and resales bio-based diesel produced by third parties; and sells RD blended with petroleum-based diesel, renewable identification numbers and California low carbon fuel standard credits, raw material feedstocks from third parties, processed bio-based diesel, related byproducts, and renewable energy government incentive payments. In addition, the company provides day-to-day management and operational services to bio-based diesel production facilities; and construction management and general contracting services for the construction of bio-based diesel production facilities. Further, it engages in the trading of petroleum-based heating oil and diesel fuel, including the petroleum portion of sales of biodiesel and RD blended with petroleum-based diesel. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned and operated eleven biorefineries, consisting of nine locations in North America and two locations in Europe. Renewable Energy Group, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Ames, Iowa. As of June 13, 2022, Renewable Energy Group, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation.
Is REGI a good dividend investment in 2026?
REGI offers a 3.25% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 45/100 (Moderate Risk). The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest β investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
REGI DRIP calculator β what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your REGI portfolio grows to $260.5K vs $243.1K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
REGI dividend growth history & forecast
REGI has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 3.25%.
Company generates negative FCF ($-116M) β borrowing to pay dividends
Debt Leverage0.0Γ Debt/EBITDA
30 / 30 pts
30/30
Debt/EBITDA 0.0Γ β low leverage, balance sheet is strong
Earnings Momentum+0.2B β +0.1B β +0.4B
15 / 30 pts
15/30
Net income grew in the latest year β positive but trend is unconfirmed
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
Dividend at moderate risk β monitor coverage and debt closely.
STRAND SCORE
45
/100
Strand Safety Scoreβ’ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
π REGI Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold REGI.
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.
π― REGI Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
37yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your REGI investment of $61.50/share (πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· 15.00% tax)
$10K invested Β· 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$2.9K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
β$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$427.25
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in REGI for:
Shares needed
14,118
Capital required
$868,257
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr Β· πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· static projection (no growth assumed).
π REGI Dividend Payment Schedule
REGI pays quarterly β 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$4.25 / payment
$17.00 / year after tax
100 shares
$42.50 / payment
$170.00 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$425.00 / payment
$1700.00 / year after tax
π REGI vs Energy Benchmarks
How REGI compares to typical Energy averages.
Benchmark: Energy
Dividend YieldβΌ-1.35% vs sectorBelow avg
REGI
3.25%
avg
4.60%
5Y Dividend CAGRβΌ-5.80% vs sectorBelow avg
REGI
0.00%
avg
5.80%
Payout Ratioβ²-2.00% vs sectorBetter
REGI
50.00%
avg
52.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024β2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for REGI sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint β real data, not estimates.
ποΈ REGI 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
Stroburg Jeffrey
other: Former Director
D-Return
2022-06-13
2,372
$61.50
$145.9K
Stroburg Jeffrey
director:
D-Return
2022-06-13
202,665
β
β
Stroburg Jeffrey
other: Former Director
D-Return
2022-06-13
202,665
$61.50
$12.46M
Glenn Dylan
other: Former Director
D-Return
2022-06-13
1,554
$61.50
$95.6K
Glenn Dylan
other: Former Director
D-Return
2022-06-13
829
$61.50
$51.0K
Glenn Dylan
director:
D-Return
2022-06-13
829
β
β
Orlandi Stacey
director:
D-Return
2022-06-13
17,895
β
β
Howard Randolph L.
director:
D-Return
2022-06-13
1,554
β
β
Stone Chad
other: Former SVP
D-Return
2022-06-13
4,847
$61.50
$298.1K
Stone Chad
other: Former SVP
D-Return
2022-06-13
122,196
$61.50
$7.52M
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
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Analyst Price Target
Wall Street consensus
Current Price
$61.50
Analyst Target
$62.33
Upside / Downside
+1.3%
Range
$35.00 β $87.00
π‘ If REGI reaches the analyst target of $62.33, investors buying today at $61.50 would see an effective yield of 3.21% on shares purchased at target price β vs 3.25% at current price.
Analyst consensus price target via FMP. Not a guarantee of future performance. Past analyst accuracy varies.
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score
4.89
β Safe Zone β low bankruptcy risk
Safe: >3.0 Β· Grey: 1.81β3.0 Β· Distress: <1.81
Piotroski F-Score
4/9
β οΈ Moderate fundamentals
Strong: 7β9 Β· Moderate: 4β6 Β· Weak: 0β3
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores β lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
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Geographic Revenue Breakdown
Where REGI earns its money
UNITED STATES87%
Non-US13%
π‘ International revenue may have additional withholding tax implications for non-US investors. Check your country's tax treaty with the US before investing.
Revenue breakdown from latest annual report via FMP. Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
π About This Data
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 REGI 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 β