RCL
Royal Caribbean Group
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Cyclical
- NYSE: RCL
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jun 3, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.7%
Payout ratio: 30.2%
Royal Caribbean Group's last dividend of $1.5 per share was on Jun 3, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $5 per share represents a current dividend yield of 1.75%.
RCL dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Royal Caribbean Group Dividend yield
RCL has a dividend yield of 1.75% which is above the industry average but below the Consumer Cyclical sector average. Compared to its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.64%, Royal Caribbean Group's dividend yield is 34% lower.
RCL Dividend history
Royal Caribbean Group has a dividend history dating as far as 1996, but when it comes to recent years the company has recorded two consecutive years of dividend payments. Our records of RCL show that the company has issued five dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 194% since one year ago. And with the stock price up by 7% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 175%.
Royal Caribbean Group Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | $1.5 | 1.75% |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $1.5 | 1.53% |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $1 | 1.23% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $1 | 0.94% |
| Jun 4, 2025 | $0.75 | 0.92% |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.75 | 0.79% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.55 | 0.41% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.4 | 0.23% |
| Mar 5, 2020 | $0.78 | 4.62% |
| Dec 19, 2019 | $0.78 | 2.33% |
| Sep 19, 2019 | $0.78 | 2.56% |
| Jun 3, 2019 | $0.7 | 2.32% |
| Mar 6, 2019 | $0.7 | 2.31% |
| Dec 19, 2018 | $0.7 | 2.55% |
| Sep 20, 2018 | $0.7 | 1.89% |
| Jun 1, 2018 | $0.6 | 2.26% |
| Mar 6, 2018 | $0.6 | 1.84% |
| Dec 20, 2017 | $0.6 | 1.75% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | $0.6 | 1.76% |
| May 31, 2017 | $0.48 | 1.74% |
| Mar 3, 2017 | $0.48 | 1.9% |
| Dec 19, 2016 | $0.48 | 2.07% |
| Sep 27, 2016 | $0.48 | 2.16% |
| May 26, 2016 | $0.375 | 1.99% |
| Feb 18, 2016 | $0.375 | 2.04% |
| Dec 17, 2015 | $0.375 | 1.44% |
| Sep 16, 2015 | $0.375 | 1.32% |
| May 15, 2015 | $0.3 | 1.61% |
| Feb 13, 2015 | $0.3 | 1.52% |
Royal Caribbean Group dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
RCL has a payout ratio of 30.2% which is higher than the industry average but lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector average. In comparison with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 43.7%, Royal Caribbean Group's payout ratio is 31% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
RCL dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCL Royal Caribbean Group | 1.7% | $5 | 30.2% |
| DIS Walt Disney Co | 1.26% | $1.25 | 19.9% |
| CCL Carnival Corp | 1.08% | $0.3 | 12.8% |
| MAR Marriott International Inc | 0.71% | $2.74 | 28.6% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Royal Caribbean Group pay a dividend?
Yes, Royal Caribbean Group has paid five dividends in the last 12 months. RCL has been paying dividends since 2024.
When was RCL's last dividend?
Royal Caribbean Group's last dividend ex-date was on Jun 3, 2026. The dividend amount was $1.5 per share.
How much dividend does Royal Caribbean Group pay (per share)?
On an annual basis RCL pays $5 per share.
What is Royal Caribbean Group's dividend yield?
Currently Royal Caribbean Group's dividend yield is 1.75%.
How often does Royal Caribbean Group pay dividends?
Royal Caribbean Group has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Royal Caribbean Group's dividend payout ratio?
Royal Caribbean Group's dividend payout ratio is 30.2%.
Does Royal Caribbean Group pay a good dividend?
Royal Caribbean Group's dividend yield is below the Consumer Cyclical sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.