RCL Royal Caribbean Group dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Royal Caribbean Group's last dividend of $0.55 per share was on Dec 27, 2024 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $0.95 per share represents a current dividend yield of 0.39%. The latest RCL payout of $0.55 marks a dividend growth of 38%.
Key dates
- RCL last dividend date: Dec 27, 2024
RCL dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Dividend yield
RCL has a dividend yield of 0.39% which is below the Consumer Cyclical sector average. Compared to its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.58%, Royal Caribbean Group's dividend yield is 85% lower.
Dividend history
Our records of RCL show that the company has issued two dividends in the last twelve months.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9.5% which is lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector average. In comparison with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 44.1%, Royal Caribbean Group's payout ratio is 78% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
RCL dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIS Walt Disney Co | 0.87% | $0.95 | 34.9% |
| MAR Marriott International Inc | 0.86% | $2.41 | 25.1% |
| RCL Royal Caribbean Group | 0.4% | $0.95 | 9.5% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Royal Caribbean Group pay a dividend?
Royal Caribbean Group has paid two dividends in the last 12 months.
When was RCL's last dividend?
Royal Caribbean Group's last dividend ex-date was on Dec 27, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.55 per share.
How much dividend does Royal Caribbean Group pay (per share)?
On an annual basis RCL pays $0.95 per share.
What is Royal Caribbean Group's dividend yield?
Currently Royal Caribbean Group's dividend yield is 0.39%.
What is Royal Caribbean Group's dividend payout ratio?
Royal Caribbean Group's dividend payout ratio is 9.5%.
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. Data from 
and Sharadar.