Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund, Inc. issued a press release on October 27, 2026, disclosing the estimated sources of its October 30, 2026 distribution and cumulative fiscal year-to-date distribution data for NYSE:RNP.

Key Highlights

  • October distribution per share: The Fund estimates a total current distribution of $0.1360 per common share, payable October 30, 2026.
  • Distribution sources: An estimated 81.18% ($0.1104 per share) of the October distribution is attributed to net realized long-term capital gains, with the remaining 18.82% ($0.0256 per share) from net investment income.
  • Year-to-date distributions: Cumulative distributions for fiscal year 2026 through October 31, 2026 are estimated at $1.3600 per share, split 52.74% net investment income and 47.26% net realized long-term capital gains.
  • Year-to-date cumulative total return: The Fund's NAV-based year-to-date cumulative total return for January 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026 is reported at 4.00%.
  • Five-year average annual total return: The compound average annual NAV total return for the five-year period ending September 30, 2026 is reported at 3.10%.
  • Current annualized distribution rate: The current annualized distribution rate, measured as a percentage of NAV as of September 30, 2026, is reported at 8.08%.

October 2026 Distribution Breakdown for Cohen & Steers RNP

According to the press release, Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE:RNP) estimates its October 30, 2026 monthly distribution at $0.1360 per common share. The filing attributes 81.18% of that amount, or $0.1104 per share, to net realized long-term capital gains and 18.82%, or $0.0256 per share, to net investment income. No portion is attributed to net realized short-term capital gains or return of capital for the current month.

On a year-to-date basis through October 31, 2026, the Fund's cumulative distributions are estimated at $1.3600 per share. The filing reports that 52.74% ($0.7173 per share) of that total is estimated to come from net investment income, while 47.26% ($0.6427 per share) is attributed to net realized long-term capital gains. Neither short-term capital gains nor return of capital contribute to the year-to-date figure, according to the disclosure.

The filing notes that the Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in December 2017 under exemptive relief from the Securities and Exchange Commission. The policy aims to deliver regular monthly distributions at a fixed rate per share, giving the Fund flexibility to realize and distribute long-term capital gains throughout the year. The filing cautions that the amounts and sources disclosed are estimates only and that final tax characteristics will be reported on Form 1099-DIV after the close of the calendar year. The press release also states that the Fund's Board of Directors may amend, terminate, or suspend the managed distribution policy at any time, which "could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund's shares."

What Was Disclosed

The Fund disclosed estimated per-share distribution sources for its October 30, 2026 payment and fiscal year-to-date cumulative distributions, along with NAV-based performance figures including a 4.00% year-to-date cumulative total return and a 3.10% five-year average annual total return through September 30, 2026.