DRD Dividend History & Analysis | 3.7% Yield
DRD has a dividend yield of 3.7% and paid 1.05 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUG ST Lundin Gold |
15,841 M | 17.75% | 185.25% |
| AUGO NASDAQ Aura Minerals Common Shares |
7,696 M | 4.19% | 35.20% |
| GFI NYSE Gold Fields |
32,803 M | 5.21% | 31.27% |
| AU NYSE AngloGold Ashanti |
47,623 M | 4.62% | 27.57% |
| HMY NYSE Harmony Gold Mining |
10,544 M | 4.65% | 21.95% |
| BVN NYSE Compania de Minas |
7,907 M | 3.55% | 14.50% |
| DRD NYSE DRDGOLD |
2,161 M | 3.72% | 13.87% |
| B NYSE Barrick Mining |
67,580 M | 2.05% | 6.09% |
| CMCL NYSE MKT Caledonia Mining |
459 M | 2.32% | 5.27% |
| OGC NYSE OceanaGold |
5,933 M | 0.96% | 5.52% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQX NYSE MKT Equinox Gold |
13,332 M | 160.95% | 100.0% |
| AU NYSE AngloGold Ashanti |
47,623 M | 114.98% | 79.3% |
| HMY NYSE Harmony Gold Mining |
10,544 M | 102.60% | 100.0% |
| BVN NYSE Compania de Minas |
7,907 M | 91.05% | 88.0% |
| LUG ST Lundin Gold |
15,841 M | 84.55% | 100.0% |
| OGC NYSE OceanaGold |
5,933 M | 60.46% | 98.8% |
| GFI NYSE Gold Fields |
32,803 M | 58.39% | 97.8% |
| AUGO NASDAQ Aura Minerals Common Shares |
7,696 M | 50.85% | 96.0% |
| RGLD NASDAQ Royal Gold |
20,073 M | 8.46% | 100.0% |
| FNV NYSE Franco-Nevada |
47,225 M | 6.96% | 100.0% |
DRD Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.6 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 | 2026-09-11 | 2026-09-21 | Semiannual | 0.738 | +136.5% | 2.74% |
| 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 | 0% | 1.34% |
DRD Dividend FAQ
As of October 2026, DRD's dividend yield is 3.72%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.05 USD by the current share price of 24.50.
As of October 2026, DRD paid a dividend of 1.05 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-11 and the payout was 0.738 USD.
DRD pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, DRD has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-11.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DRD for the next payments are between 0.352 (-52.3%) and 0.524 (-29.0%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.58%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.738 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-11. 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 16.8% per year. Strong growth: DRD's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
DRD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 13.9%. If you bought DRD's shares at 7.57 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.05 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 13.9% of your original purchase price.
DRD Payout Consistency is 89.1%. 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. Moderately consistent: DRDGOLD has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
DRD's 3.72% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of DRD is 7.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
DRD's Overall Dividend Rating is 67.54%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
DRD Outstanding Shares Analysis
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: 2026-10-10 02:38 UTC