RPRX Royalty Pharma dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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Last dividend date: May 16, 2025
Dividend yield: 2.55%
Payout ratio: 34.8%
Royalty Pharma's latest dividend was on May 16, 2025 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.22 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $0.86 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 2.55% based on its recent close price.
RPRX dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Royalty Pharma Dividend yield
Royalty Pharma's dividend yield of 2.55% is higher than the Healthcare sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Healthcare sector average of 1.95%, Royalty Pharma's dividend yield is 31% higher. The current dividend yield is more than the historical average of 2.1% of the last 5 years.
RPRX Dividend history
Royalty Pharma has been paying dividends since 2020. RPRX has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has an increase of 4.9% for the last twelve months. But with the price of the stock up by 25% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 16%.
Royalty Pharma Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | $0.22 | 2.53% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.22 | 2.54% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.21 | 3.27% |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.21 | 3.05% |
| May 16, 2024 | $0.21 | 2.94% |
| Feb 15, 2024 | $0.21 | 2.7% |
| Nov 16, 2023 | $0.2 | 3.02% |
| Aug 17, 2023 | $0.2 | 2.7% |
| May 18, 2023 | $0.2 | 2.32% |
| Feb 15, 2023 | $0.2 | 2.04% |
| Nov 17, 2022 | $0.19 | 1.8% |
| Aug 18, 2022 | $0.19 | 1.68% |
| May 19, 2022 | $0.19 | 1.81% |
| Feb 17, 2022 | $0.19 | 1.76% |
| Nov 18, 2021 | $0.17 | 1.62% |
| Aug 19, 2021 | $0.17 | 2.08% |
| May 19, 2021 | $0.17 | 1.6% |
| Feb 18, 2021 | $0.17 | 1.01% |
| Nov 19, 2020 | $0.15 | 0.72% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | $0.15 | 0.38% |
Royalty Pharma dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Royalty Pharma's payout ratio of 34.8% is below the Healthcare sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Healthcare sector average of 39.9%, Royalty Pharma's payout ratio is 13% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
RPRX dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPRX Royalty Pharma plc | 2.55% | $0.86 | 34.8% |
| ABT Abbott Laboratories | 1.71% | $2.28 | 29.5% |
| LLY ELI LILLY & Co | 0.73% | $5.6 | 45.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Royalty Pharma pay a dividend?
Yes, Royalty Pharma has been paying dividends for the last five years.
When was RPRX's last dividend?
Royalty Pharma's last dividend ex-date was on May 16, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.22 per share.
How much dividend does Royalty Pharma pay (per share)?
RPRX's annualized dividend per share is $0.86.
What is Royalty Pharma's dividend yield?
Royalty Pharma's current dividend yield is 2.55%.
How often does Royalty Pharma pay dividends?
Royalty Pharma pays four dividends per year.
What is Royalty Pharma's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Royalty Pharma is 34.8%.
Does Royalty Pharma pay a good dividend?
Royalty Pharma's dividend yield is more than the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.