RPRX
Royalty Pharma plc - Class A
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Healthcare
- NASDAQ: RPRX
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Aug 14, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.51%
Payout ratio: 49.2%
Royalty Pharma plc - Class A's latest dividend was on Aug 14, 2026 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.235 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $0.93 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.51% based on its recent close price.
RPRX dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Royalty Pharma plc - Class A Dividend yield
Royalty Pharma plc - Class A's dividend yield of 1.51% is lower than the Healthcare sector and the industry average. But if we consider the Healthcare sector average of 1.53%, Royalty Pharma plc - Class A's dividend yield is only 1.3% lower. The current dividend yield is less than the historical average of 2.3% of the last 5 years.
RPRX Dividend history
Royalty Pharma plc - Class A 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 6% for the last twelve months. But with the price of the stock up by 69% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 37%.
Royalty Pharma plc - Class A Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | $0.235 | 1.58% |
| May 15, 2026 | $0.235 | 1.72% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.235 | 1.98% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.22 | 2.25% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.22 | 2.39% |
| 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 plc - Class A dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Royalty Pharma plc - Class A's payout ratio of 49.2% is above the Healthcare sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Healthcare sector average of 32.5%, Royalty Pharma plc - Class A's payout ratio is 51% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
RPRX dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABT Abbott Laboratories | 2.13% | $2.48 | 80% |
| RPRX Royalty Pharma plc - Class A | 1.51% | $0.93 | 49.2% |
| LLY Lilly(Eli) & Company | 0.53% | $6.69 | 22.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Royalty Pharma plc - Class A pay a dividend?
Yes, Royalty Pharma plc - Class A has been paying dividends for the last six years.
When was RPRX's last dividend?
Royalty Pharma plc - Class A's last dividend ex-date was on Aug 14, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.235 per share.
How much dividend does Royalty Pharma plc - Class A pay (per share)?
RPRX's annualized dividend per share is $0.93.
What is Royalty Pharma plc - Class A's dividend yield?
Royalty Pharma plc - Class A's current dividend yield is 1.51%.
How often does Royalty Pharma plc - Class A pay dividends?
Royalty Pharma plc - Class A pays four dividends per year.
What is Royalty Pharma plc - Class A's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Royalty Pharma plc - Class A is 49.2%.
Does Royalty Pharma plc - Class A pay a good dividend?
Royalty Pharma plc - Class A's dividend yield is in line with the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.