RGLD
Royal Gold
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Basic Materials
- NASDAQ: RGLD
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Apr 2, 2026
Dividend yield: 0.9%
Payout ratio: 22.3%
Royal Gold's most recent dividend payment of $0.475 per share was made to shareholders on record before Apr 2, 2026. The payout stands at $1.85 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 0.86%.
RGLD dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
Royal Gold Dividend yield
RGLD has a dividend yield of 0.86% which is below the Basic Materials sector and the industry average. Compared to its Basic Materials sector average of 1.8%, Royal Gold's dividend yield is 52% lower. The historical 5-year average of RGLD's dividend yield is 1.1%, which is above the current yield.
RGLD Dividend history
Royal Gold has been paying dividends for the last 25 years. According to our data RGLD has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 9% for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 20% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 9%.
Royal Gold Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | $0.475 | 0.7% |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.475 | 0.83% |
| 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 22.3% 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 29.1%, Royal Gold's payout ratio is 23% 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 | 1.04% | $1.02 | 13.2% |
| RGLD Royal Gold Inc | 0.9% | $1.85 | 22.3% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Royal Gold pay a dividend?
Yes, Royal Gold has been paying dividends for the last 25 years.
When was RGLD's last dividend?
Royal Gold's last regular dividend was on Apr 2, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.475 per share.
How much dividend does Royal Gold pay (per share)?
RGLD's annualized dividend per share is $1.85.
What is Royal Gold's dividend yield?
Royal Gold's current dividend yield is 0.86%.
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 22.3%.
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.