RGLD Royal Gold dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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- NASDAQ: RGLD
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Oct 3, 2025
Dividend yield: 1.04%
Payout ratio: 26.4%
Royal Gold's most recent dividend payment of $0.45 per share was made to shareholders on record before Oct 3, 2025. The payout stands at $1.8 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 1.04%.
RGLD dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
Royal Gold Dividend yield
RGLD has a dividend yield of 1.04% which is above the industry average but below the Basic Materials sector average. Compared to its Basic Materials sector average of 1.84%, Royal Gold's dividend yield is 43% lower. The historical 5-year average of RGLD's dividend yield is 1.2%, which is above the current yield.
RGLD Dividend history
Royal Gold has been paying dividends for the last 24 years. According to our data RGLD has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 13% for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 17% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 3.6%.
Royal Gold Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | $0.45 | 0.9% |
| Jul 3, 2025 | $0.45 | 0.97% |
| Apr 4, 2025 | $0.45 | 1.09% |
| Jan 3, 2025 | $0.45 | 1.23% |
| Oct 4, 2024 | $0.4 | 1.15% |
| Jul 5, 2024 | $0.4 | 1.2% |
| Apr 4, 2024 | $0.4 | 1.27% |
| Jan 4, 2024 | $0.4 | 1.29% |
| Oct 5, 2023 | $0.375 | 1.44% |
| Jul 6, 2023 | $0.375 | 1.3% |
| Apr 5, 2023 | $0.375 | 1.06% |
| Jan 5, 2023 | $0.375 | 1.18% |
| Oct 6, 2022 | $0.35 | 1.41% |
| Jun 30, 2022 | $0.35 | 1.26% |
| Mar 31, 2022 | $0.35 | 0.92% |
| Jan 6, 2022 | $0.35 | 1.27% |
| Sep 30, 2021 | $0.3 | 1.26% |
| Jul 1, 2021 | $0.3 | 1.03% |
| Mar 31, 2021 | $0.3 | 1.08% |
| Jan 7, 2021 | $0.3 | 1.04% |
| Oct 1, 2020 | $0.28 | 0.93% |
| Jul 1, 2020 | $0.28 | 0.9% |
| Apr 2, 2020 | $0.28 | 1.17% |
| Jan 2, 2020 | $0.28 | 0.89% |
| Oct 3, 2019 | $0.265 | 0.85% |
| Jul 3, 2019 | $0.265 | 1% |
| Apr 4, 2019 | $0.265 | 1.11% |
| Jan 3, 2019 | $0.265 | 1.2% |
| Oct 4, 2018 | $0.25 | 1.3% |
| Jul 5, 2018 | $0.25 | 1.04% |
| Apr 5, 2018 | $0.25 | 1.14% |
| Jan 4, 2018 | $0.25 | 1.16% |
| Oct 5, 2017 | $0.24 | 1.11% |
| Jul 5, 2017 | $0.24 | 1.22% |
| Apr 5, 2017 | $0.24 | 1.34% |
| Jan 4, 2017 | $0.24 | 1.43% |
| Sep 28, 2016 | $0.23 | 1.16% |
| Jun 29, 2016 | $0.23 | 1.29% |
| Mar 30, 2016 | $0.23 | 1.73% |
| Jan 6, 2016 | $0.23 | 2.4% |
| Sep 30, 2015 | $0.22 | 1.87% |
| Jun 30, 2015 | $0.22 | 1.41% |
| Mar 31, 2015 | $0.22 | 1.7% |
Royal Gold dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
RGLD has a payout ratio of 26.4% which is higher than the industry average but lower than the Basic Materials sector average. If we compare it with the Basic Materials sector average of 35%, Royal Gold's payout ratio is 25% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
RGLD dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEM NEWMONT Corp | 1.23% | $1 | 15.5% |
| RGLD Royal Gold Inc | 1.04% | $1.8 | 26.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Royal Gold pay a dividend?
Yes, Royal Gold has been paying dividends for the last 24 years.
When was RGLD's last dividend?
Royal Gold's last regular dividend was on Oct 3, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.45 per share.
How much dividend does Royal Gold pay (per share)?
RGLD's annualized dividend per share is $1.8.
What is Royal Gold's dividend yield?
Royal Gold's current dividend yield is 1.04%.
How often does Royal Gold pay dividends?
Royal Gold has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Royal Gold's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Royal Gold is 26.4%.
Does Royal Gold pay a good dividend?
Royal Gold's dividend yield is below the Basic Materials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.