Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund, Inc. (RNP) announced its February 2026 monthly distribution of $0.1360 per share. The fund disclosed that 42.06% of this distribution is classified as return of capital, with the remainder sourced from other distribution sources. This classification reflects the fund's distribution policy under Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Year-to-date through February 2026, RNP has distributed $0.2720 per share to shareholders, with 56.14% of cumulative distributions characterized as return of capital. The fund's year-to-date cumulative total return stands at 12.18%, while the cumulative distribution rate for the period reached 21.30%. This differential indicates that shareholder distributions have exceeded the fund's investment performance gains during the year-to-date period.
Return of capital distributions represent a return of shareholders' original investment rather than earnings generated by the fund. Investors should review the fund's prospectus and periodic reports for complete information regarding distribution sources and the tax treatment of distributions, which may vary based on individual circumstances.