T. Rowe Price Equity Income Fund Class R (RRFDX)
| Fund Assets | 17.43B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.25% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 18.20% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.86 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.99% |
| Dividend Growth | -69.89% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 43.00 |
| YTD Return | 13.18% |
| 1-Year Return | 24.71% |
| 5-Year Return | 60.09% |
| 52-Week Low | 35.52 |
| 52-Week High | 43.59 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 125 |
| 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 24.71% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.84%.
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™ | 0.89% |
Top 10 Holdings
19.86% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price Gov. Reserve | TRPGRIA | 2.49% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 2.24% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.15% |
| TotalEnergies SE | TTE | 2.05% |
| The Southern Company | SO | 2.01% |
| MetLife, Inc. | MET | 1.98% |
| QUALCOMM Incorporated | QCOM | 1.79% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 1.77% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 1.69% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 1.68% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | $0.0409 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.5767 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | $0.1031 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.1431 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.0625 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $2.5162 | Dec 13, 2024 |