RGLD Dividend History & Analysis | 1.3% Yield

RGLD has a dividend yield of 1.3% and paid 1.83 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.30%
Payout Ratio 26.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.67%
Consistency Lifetime 96.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.85%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 26
Dividend Rating 68.53%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 109.6%
Total Return 5y: 191.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Gold

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
AUGO 2,998 M 4.75% 19.0%
AU 49,757 M 4.95% 12.0%
GFI 37,405 M 2.92% 9.45%
CMCL 520 M 3.10% 4.56%
BVN 8,864 M 2.55% 4.45%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BVN 8,864 M 81.6% 74.0%
AU 49,757 M 47.1% 69.5%
GFI 37,405 M 21.4% 80.5%
HMY 13,616 M 20.0% 42.7%
FNV 47,174 M 6.99% 98.8%

Quality Dividend Peers in Gold

GFI
Gold Fields
 2.92% Yield
AU
AngloGold Ashanti
 4.95% Yield
BVN
Compania de Minas
 2.55% Yield
AEM
Agnico Eagle Mines
 1.26% Yield

RGLD Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 2026-01-16 Quarterly 0.475 5.6% 0.21%
2025-10-03 2025-10-03 2025-10-17 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.23%
2025-07-03 2025-07-03 2025-07-17 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.25%
2025-04-04 2025-04-04 2025-04-17 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.28%
2025-01-03 2025-01-03 2025-01-17 Quarterly 0.45 12.5% 0.34%
2024-10-04 2024-10-04 2024-10-18 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.29%
2024-07-05 2024-07-05 2024-07-19 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.31%
2024-04-04 2024-04-05 2024-04-19 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.33%
2024-01-04 2024-01-05 2024-01-19 Quarterly 0.4 6.7% 0.34%
2023-10-05 2023-10-06 2023-10-20 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.37%
2023-07-06 2023-07-07 2023-07-21 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.33%
2023-04-05 2023-04-06 2023-04-21 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.27%
2023-01-05 2023-01-06 2023-01-20 Quarterly 0.375 7.1% 0.32%
2022-10-06 2022-10-07 2022-10-21 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.36%
2022-06-30 2022-07-01 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.32%
2022-03-31 2022-04-01 2022-04-14 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.25%
2022-01-06 2022-01-07 2022-01-21 Quarterly 0.35 16.7% 0.35%
2021-09-30 2021-10-01 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.31%
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 2021-07-16 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.26%
2021-03-31 2021-04-01 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.28%
2021-01-07 2021-01-08 2021-01-22 Quarterly 0.3 7.1% N/A
2020-10-01 2020-10-02 2020-10-16 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2020-07-01 2020-07-02 2020-07-16 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2020-04-02 2020-04-03 2020-04-17 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2020-01-02 2020-01-03 2020-01-17 Quarterly 0.28 5.7% N/A
2019-10-03 2019-10-04 2019-10-18 Quarterly 0.265 0% N/A
2019-07-03 2019-07-05 2019-07-19 Quarterly 0.265 0% N/A
2019-04-04 2019-04-05 2019-04-19 Quarterly 0.265 0% N/A
2019-01-03 2019-01-04 2019-01-18 Quarterly 0.265 6% N/A
2018-10-04 2018-10-05 2018-10-19 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-07-05 2018-07-06 2018-07-20 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-04-05 2018-04-06 2018-04-20 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-01-04 2018-01-05 2018-01-19 Quarterly 0.25 4.2% N/A
2017-10-05 2017-10-06 2017-10-20 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-07-05 2017-07-07 2017-07-21 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-04-05 2017-04-07 2017-04-21 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-01-04 2017-01-06 2017-01-20 Quarterly 0.24 4.3% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-14 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2016-06-29 2016-07-01 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2016-03-30 2016-04-01 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2016-01-06 2016-01-08 2016-01-22 Quarterly 0.23 4.5% N/A
2015-09-30 2015-10-02 2015-10-16 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-06-30 2015-07-02 2015-07-17 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-03-31 2015-04-02 2015-04-17 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-12-30 2015-01-02 2015-01-16 Quarterly 0.22 4.8% N/A
2014-10-01 2014-10-03 2014-10-17 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2014-07-01 2014-07-03 2014-07-18 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2014-04-02 2014-04-04 2014-04-18 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2013-12-31 2014-01-03 2014-01-17 Quarterly 0.21 5% N/A
2013-10-02 2013-10-04 2013-10-18 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A

RGLD Dividend FAQ

Royal Gold Inc. (NASDAQ:RGLD) is a royalty and streaming company that acquires and manages interests in precious-metal production. It trades cash or equity for a fixed-percentage stream of future metal output-primarily gold, silver, copper, nickel, zinc, lead, and molybdenum-from operating mines, development projects, and exploration ventures across North America, South America, Australia, Africa, and the Dominican Republic.

What is the Dividend Yield of RGLD?

As of January 2026, RGLD`s dividend yield is 1.30%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.83 USD by the current share price of 287.83.

Does RGLD pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, RGLD paid a dividend of 1.83 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-02 and the payout was 0.475 USD.

How often does RGLD pay dividends?

RGLD pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, RGLD has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-02.

RGLD dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RGLD for the next 4 payments are between 0.478 (+0.6%) and 0.502 (+5.7%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will RGLD pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.475 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Royal Gold (RGLD) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RGLD?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Royal Gold (RGLD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of RGLD?

RGLD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.7% per year.
Strong growth: RGLD's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of RGLD?

RGLD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.85%. If you bought RGLD's shares at 98.67 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.83 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.85% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RGLD?

RGLD Payout Consistency is 96.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Royal Gold has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does RGLD have a good Dividend Yield?

RGLD`s 1.30% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of RGLD?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RGLD is 26.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of RGLD?

RGLD`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.53%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

RGLD Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in RGLD's Outstanding Shares?

Royal Gold's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.08% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has RGLD ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 6,155,000
1986 6,155,000
1987 7,991,000 +29.83%
1988 8,606,000 +7.7%
1989 8,620,700 +0.17%
1990 6,666,700 -22.67%
1991 10,000,000 +50%
1992 10,000,000
1993 13,333,300 +33.33%
1994 13,333,300
1995 15,000,000 +12.5%
1996 15,714,300 +4.76%
1997 17,000,000 +8.18%
1998 16,969,100 -0.18%
1999 17,866,300 +5.29%
2000 17,763,900 -0.57%
2001 18,026,000 +1.48%
2002 20,022,800 +11.08%
2003 21,147,700 +5.62%
2004 21,129,700 -0.09%
2005 23,564,000 +11.52%
2006 23,934,700 +1.57%
2007 30,124,300 +25.86%
2008 34,375,400 +14.11%
2009 40,962,100 +19.16%
2010 55,308,700 +35.02%
2011 55,574,800 +0.48%
2012 64,137,200 +15.41%
2013 64,990,800 +1.33%
2014 65,002,300 +0.02%
2015 65,121,700 +0.18%
2016 65,253,200 +0.2%
2017 65,306,800 +0.08%
2018 65,473,400 +0.26%
2019 65,611,600 +0.21%
2020 65,619,200 +0.01%
2021 65,621,000 +0%
2022 65,663,200 +0.06%
2023 65,726,900 +0.1%
2024 65,795,000 +0.1%
2025 65,831,300 +0.06%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-20 02:49