DRD Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield
DRD has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 0.54 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Gold
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUGO | 6,338 M | 6.64% | 23.15% |
| AU | 46,440 M | 4.63% | 22.27% |
| GFI | 35,839 M | 4.23% | 18.14% |
| BVN | 8,498 M | 3.72% | 10.72% |
| ARIS | 3,472 M | 3.64% | 10.69% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| BVN | 8,498 M | 81.52% | 74.0% |
| TFPM | 6,529 M | 47.53% | 100.0% |
| AU | 46,440 M | 47.05% | 69.5% |
| ARIS | 3,472 M | 30.64% | 95.5% |
| HMY | 10,582 M | 20.11% | 42.7% |
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-23 | Semiannual | 0.312 | +37.5% | 0.98% |
| 2025-09-12 | 2025-09-12 | 2025-09-22 | Semiannual | 0.2269 | +39.2% | 1.01% |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-27 | Semiannual | 0.163 | +44.2% | 1.15% |
| 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-26 | Semiannual | 0.113 | +6.6% | 1.36% |
| 2024-03-07 | 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-21 | Semiannual | 0.106 | -69.4% | 1.34% |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-28 | Semiannual | 0.346 | +211.7% | 3.75% |
| 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-10 | 2023-03-23 | Semiannual | 0.111 | -53.4% | 1.61% |
| 2022-09-22 | 2022-09-23 | 2022-10-06 | Semiannual | 0.238 | +78.9% | 4.47% |
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-11 | 2022-03-24 | Semiannual | 0.133 | -52.8% | 1.34% |
| 2021-09-22 | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-07 | Semiannual | 0.282 | +3.7% | 3.21% |
| 2021-03-04 | 2021-03-05 | 2021-03-18 | Other | 0.272 | +31.4% | N/A |
| 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-25 | 2020-10-08 | Semiannual | 0.207 | +38.9% | N/A |
| 2020-06-17 | 2020-06-18 | 2020-06-25 | Semiannual | 0.149 | -11.3% | N/A |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-06 | 2020-03-19 | Semiannual | 0.168 | +23.5% | N/A |
| 2019-09-26 | 2019-09-27 | 2019-10-10 | Annual | 0.136 | +216.3% | N/A |
| 2018-03-15 | 2018-03-16 | 2018-03-29 | Quarterly | 0.043 | +10.3% | N/A |
| 2017-09-28 | 2017-09-29 | 2017-10-12 | Quarterly | 0.039 | -53% | N/A |
| 2016-10-12 | 2016-10-14 | 2016-10-27 | Quarterly | 0.083 | -65.8% | N/A |
| 2016-05-25 | 2016-05-27 | 2016-06-09 | Quarterly | 0.243 | +219.7% | N/A |
| 2016-03-16 | 2016-03-18 | 2016-04-01 | Annual | 0.076 | +5.6% | N/A |
| 2015-10-07 | 2015-10-09 | 2015-10-22 | Annual | 0.072 | +300% | N/A |
| 2014-11-12 | 2014-11-14 | 2014-11-28 | Annual | 0.018 | -86.6% | N/A |
| 2013-10-09 | 2013-10-11 | 2013-10-24 | Annual | 0.134 | -15.2% | N/A |
| 2013-03-13 | 2013-03-15 | 2013-03-28 | Annual | 0.158 | +29.5% | N/A |
| 2012-10-10 | 2012-10-12 | 2012-10-25 | Annual | 0.122 | +34.1% | N/A |
| 2011-10-12 | 2011-10-14 | 2011-10-27 | Annual | 0.091 | +33.8% | N/A |
| 2010-10-06 | 2010-10-08 | 2010-10-21 | Annual | 0.068 | +7.9% | N/A |
| 2009-10-07 | 2009-10-09 | 2009-10-22 | Annual | 0.063 | -50.8% | N/A |
| 2008-10-08 | 2008-10-10 | 2008-10-23 | Annual | 0.128 | +6300% | N/A |
| 2005-07-20 | 2005-07-22 | 2005-07-29 | Unknown | 0.002 | -97.9% | N/A |
| 1997-09-22 | 1997-09-24 | 1997-10-06 | Other | 0.0949 | 0% | N/A |
DRD Dividend FAQ
As of May 2026, DRD's dividend yield is 2.04%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.54 USD by the current share price of 26.42.
As of May 2026, DRD paid a dividend of 0.54 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-13 and the payout was 0.312 USD.
DRD pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, DRD has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-13.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DRD for the next payments are between 0.231 (-26.0%) and 0.269 (-13.8%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.89%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.312 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for DRDGOLD (DRD) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for DRDGOLD (DRD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
DRD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -8.41% per year. Negative growth: DRD's dividend growth is negative and declining.
DRD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.16%. If you bought DRD's shares at 10.44 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.54 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.16% of your original purchase price.
DRD Payout Consistency is 49.9%. 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 unstable: DRDGOLD has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.
DRD's 2.04% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of DRD is 1.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
DRD's Overall Dividend Rating is 11.82%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-05-20 02:37 UTC