RGC Resources (RGCO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

RGC Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGCO) is a diversified energy services company headquartered in Amherst, New York. Founded in the early 20th century, the company has built a solid reputation in the natural gas distribution industry. RGC Resources’ core business centers on the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to residential, commercial and industrial customers, with a network of pipelines and compression assets serving parts of New York, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Tennessee.

In addition to traditional natural gas distribution, RGC Resources operates a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station that supports both public and private fleet customers. The company’s energy services segment offers pipeline design and construction, system maintenance, emergency response and energy consulting solutions, allowing clients to optimize utility infrastructure and ensure regulatory compliance. By integrating these value-added services, RGC Resources positions itself as a comprehensive provider of natural gas and related support functions.

RGC Resources places strong emphasis on customer service and safety. Its field teams, supported by centralized control and monitoring systems, carry out routine inspections, leak detection and system upgrades to maintain operational integrity. The company’s customer care centers handle meter installations, billing inquiries and outage coordination, ensuring transparency and responsiveness across its service territories. Sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency programs and renewable natural gas evaluations, reflect RGC Resources’ commitment to environmental stewardship.

Led by an experienced executive team based in Western New York, RGC Resources combines local expertise with regional scale. The company’s board and senior management bring decades of industry knowledge, guiding strategic investments in infrastructure modernization and new service offerings. Through ongoing capital projects and customer-focused innovations, RGC Resources aims to meet evolving energy needs while maintaining high standards of safety, reliability and regulatory compliance.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $20.46 to $21.75
• 50-Day Range: $20.27 to $23.28
• 52-Week Range: $19.05 to $24.20
• Volume: 21,026 shs
• Average Volume: 12,327 shs
• Market Capitalization: $211.46 million
• P/E Ratio: 16.02
• Dividend Yield: 4.05%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

RGC Resources Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

RGC Resources scored higher than 49% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for RGC Resources.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 4.88%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for RGC Resources are expected to grow by 4.88% in the coming year, from $1.23 to $1.29 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of RGC Resources is 16.02, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.55.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of RGC Resources is 16.02, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 67.51.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

RGC Resources has a P/B Ratio of 1.94. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.67% of the float of RGC Resources has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

RGC Resources has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in RGC Resources has recently increased by 7.53%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

RGC Resources is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.05%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

RGC Resources has been increasing its dividend for 22 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of RGC Resources is 64.84%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, RGC Resources will have a dividend payout ratio of 64.34% next year. This indicates that RGC Resources will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.67% of the float of RGC Resources has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

RGC Resources has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in RGC Resources has recently increased by 7.53%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for RGC Resources this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, RGC Resources insiders have sold 390.88% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $1,228.00 in company stock and sold $6,028.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 6.60% of the stock of RGC Resources is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 35.77% of the stock of RGC Resources is held by institutions.

RGCO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have RGCO shares performed this year?

RGC Resources' stock was trading at $20.06 at the beginning of the year. Since then, RGCO shares have increased by 2.2% and is now trading at $20.51.

How were RGC Resources' earnings last quarter?

RGC Resources Inc. (NASDAQ:RGCO) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 6th. The energy company reported $0.74 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.68 by $0.06. The energy company had revenue of $36.46 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $34 million. RGC Resources had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.86% and a net margin of 14.50%.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did RGC Resources' stock split?

RGC Resources shares split on Thursday, March 2nd 2017.The 3-2 split was announced on Tuesday, January 17th 2017. The newly issued shares were payable to shareholders after the closing bell on Wednesday, March 1st 2017. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 150 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of RGC Resources?

Shares of RGCO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of RGC Resources own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that RGC Resources investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 5/1 Dividend: 4/17/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/1 Dividend: 4/17/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/01/2025
• Last Earnings: 5/06/2025
• Record date for 8/1 Dividend: 7/18/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/1 Dividend: 7/18/2025
• Today: 7/20/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/01/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Energy
• Industry: OIL REFING&MKTG
• Sub-Industry: Utilities
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:RGCO
• CIK: 1069533
• Web: www.rgcresources.com
• Phone: (540) 777-4427
• Fax: 540-777-2636
• Employees: 100
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.28
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 16.02
• Forward P/E Ratio: 16.67
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $11.76 million
• Net Margins: 14.50%
• Pretax Margin: 19.03%
• Return on Equity: 11.86%
• Return on Assets: 4.09%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.98
• Current Ratio: 0.57
• Quick Ratio: 0.48

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $84.64 million
• Price / Sales: 2.50
• Cash Flow: $2.18 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 9.41
• Book Value: $10.58 per share
• Price / Book: 1.94

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 10,310,000
• Free Float: 9,631,000
• Market Cap: $211.46 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.45