RGLD Royal Gold dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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- NASDAQ: RGLD
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jul 3, 2025
Dividend yield: 0.97%
Payout ratio: 29%
Royal Gold's most recent dividend payment of $0.45 per share was made to shareholders on record before Jul 3, 2025. The payout stands at $1.75 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 0.97%.
RGLD dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
Royal Gold Dividend yield
RGLD has a dividend yield of 0.97% which is below the Basic Materials sector and the industry average. Compared to its Basic Materials sector average of 1.88%, Royal Gold's dividend yield is 48% 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 11% for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 37% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 19%.
Royal Gold Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 29% which is lower than the Basic Materials sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Basic Materials sector average of 42.5%, Royal Gold's payout ratio is 32% 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 | 1.67% | $1 | 22.5% |
| RGLD Royal Gold Inc | 0.97% | $1.75 | 29% |
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 Jul 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 $1.75.
What is Royal Gold's dividend yield?
Royal Gold's current dividend yield is 0.97%.
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 29%.
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.