OPP (RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.11 (As of Dec. 2025) — 17% Below Median


OPP RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund Inc OPP
59 GF Score
Price $7.67
GF Value $7.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund Dividend Payout Ratio?

RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund OPP -0.65% 59 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11 as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 1.34. GuruFocus rates OPP with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Asset Management companies, RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund ranks worse than 74.22% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.11.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund Inc is 1.28, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

OPP' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77   Med: 1.34   Max: 7.89
Current: 1.28

During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund was 7.89. The lowest was 0.77. And the median was 1.34.

OPP's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
74.22% of 931 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs OPP: 1.28

As of today (2026-07-01), the Dividend Yield % of RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund is 14.51%.

During the past 8 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund was 22.70%. The lowest was 6.18%. And the median was 14.54%.

RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.57.

During the past 12 months, RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -13.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -12.50% per year.

During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund was 22.40% per year. The lowest was -15.20% per year. And the median was -11.10% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund (NYSE:OPP) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund Annual Data
Trend Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.77 0.00 7.89 0.98 1.19

RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.82 1.65 1.22 1.51 1.11

OPP vs WIA, WHG, BANX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
=1.16/ 0.973
=1.19

RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.567/ 0.51
=1.11

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 mean?
RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund (OPP) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 1.34. Over the past decade, RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 7.89. According to the industry distribution chart, RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund ranks #691 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 7.89. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund's value of 1.11 is 58.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund ranks #691 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to WIA and WHG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund ranks #691 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund's value of 1.11 is 58.6% above this benchmark. Historically, RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 7.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.34 vs. the industry median of 0.70, RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.70, based on 931 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 is 58.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 1.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund (OPP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.40, compared to a current price of $7.67 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.34 and 58.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund (OPP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund (OPP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.67 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.40. GuruFocus considers RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for OPP:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.11 (17% below median its 10-year median of 1.34)
  • GF Value™: $7.40 vs. price of $7.67 (3.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.6% above the Asset Management median (#691 of 931)

No single metric tells the full story. See the OPP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund Business Description

Address 360 South Rosemary Avenue, Suite 1420, West Palm Beach, FL, USA, 33401
RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund Inc is a closed-end management investment company. The company's investment objective is to seek current income and overall total return.
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