Ramaco Resources Declares Fourth Quarter Stock Dividend for Class B Shares—What Should Investors Expect?
Stock Dividend Issuance Brings Fresh Shares to Class B Holders
Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: METC, METCB) has announced a new stock dividend for its Class B common stockholders, slated for the fourth quarter of 2025. Instead of a cash payout, eligible investors will receive additional shares, offering a tangible increase in ownership—an approach that’s been increasingly used to align shareholder rewards with long-term corporate growth.
Dividend Mechanics: Payment Dates, Calculation, and Fractional Shares
The quarterly stock dividend has been set at $0.1780 per Class B share. For each share held as of the record date on December 5, 2025, holders will receive a number of Class B shares determined by dividing the $0.1780 by the closing price on that date. This means the exact ratio of new shares received will depend on where the market closes on December 5.
| Key Dates | Dividend Amount per Share | Share Type | Distribution Mechanism |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record Date: Dec 5, 2025 Payment Date: Dec 19, 2025 |
$0.18 | Class B Common | Shares issued (no cash; fractions paid in cash) |
In cases where fractional shares would result, the company will pay the fair value of these fractions in cash, calculated using the December 5 closing price. This avoids shareholders holding untradable partial shares and simplifies tax and record-keeping.
Dividend Strategy: Reinforcing Growth and Shareholder Alignment
This move signals Ramaco’s ongoing strategy to keep shareholder returns linked to company performance, especially as it ramps up its rare earth and coal projects in Wyoming and continues operations in Central Appalachia. By paying out stock instead of cash, Ramaco may also be aiming to preserve capital for ongoing development while giving current holders a bigger piece of future gains.
Company Expansion: Mining, Rare Earths, and New Revenue Streams
Ramaco Resources isn’t just sticking to coal. The company now has four active metallurgical coal mining complexes and a rare earth and critical minerals project underway. In 2023, a major deposit of magnetic rare earths was discovered in Wyoming, which could broaden Ramaco’s long-term value proposition—potentially supporting further stock-based dividends in the future.
Key Takeaways for Investors
The announced stock dividend offers existing Class B shareholders a clear incentive to stay invested, with more shares awarded rather than a one-off cash payment. As the dividend payout hinges on the closing share price on December 5, monitoring METCB’s trading into the record date could offer insight into market sentiment and dividend expectations.
Ultimately, Ramaco’s approach underscores a focus on growth, resource development, and strategic shareholder rewards—factors worth watching as the company’s portfolio of energy and critical minerals evolves. For those tracking developments in resource stocks or considering the long-term implications of stock-based dividends, Ramaco Resources offers a unique case to watch as year-end approaches.
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