T. Rowe Price Equity Income Fund Class R (RRFDX)
| Fund Assets | 16.41B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.25% |
| Min. Investment | $500,000 |
| Turnover | 21.40% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.84 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.81% |
| Dividend Growth | 47.97% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 36.65 |
| YTD Return | 7.03% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.87% |
| 5-Year Return | 85.89% |
| 52-Week Low | 31.40 |
| 52-Week High | 39.40 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 126 |
| Inception Date | Sep 30, 2002 |
About RRFDX
T. Rowe Price Equity Income Fund, Inc. R Class is an open-end mutual fund with a primary objective of generating a high level of dividend income alongside long-term capital growth. The fund achieves this by primarily investing in equities, particularly focusing on large-cap companies exhibiting value characteristics and above-average dividend yields. Employing a value-oriented approach, the fund’s management conducts thorough bottom-up fundamental analysis to identify holdings with stable dividend histories and potential for price appreciation. Sector diversification is a key strategy, helping to minimize portfolio volatility and ensure broad market exposure. The fund’s investments span a wide array of industries including financial services, healthcare, utilities, consumer defensive, and technology. With a well-established track record and a sizable asset base, T. Rowe Price Equity Income Fund, Inc. R Class holds a significant position within the large value category, serving investors seeking a combination of income and long-term capital growth in their portfolios.
Performance
RRFDX had a total return of 6.87% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.31%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWDSX | Schwab | Schwab Dividend Equity Fund™ | 0.88% |
Top 10 Holdings
19.62% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo & Company | WFC | 2.20% |
| MetLife, Inc. | MET | 2.19% |
| The Southern Company | SO | 2.08% |
| Elevance Health, Inc. | ELV | 2.06% |
| Chubb Limited | CB | 1.91% |
| QUALCOMM Incorporated | QCOM | 1.87% |
| The Charles Schwab Corporation | SCHW | 1.86% |
| Kenvue Inc. | KVUE | 1.83% |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation | KMB | 1.82% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 1.81% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.1431 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.0625 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $2.5162 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.1161 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | $0.1739 | Jun 27, 2024 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | $0.0932 | Mar 27, 2024 |