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RCL Dividend History & Analysis | 1% Yield

RCL has a dividend yield of 1% and paid 3.05 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.02%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.05
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.05%
Overall Dividend Rating 52.43%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.18%
Payout Ratio 21.9%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 97.47%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 51% (S&P 500: 15.5%)
Total Return 5y: 410.1% (S&P 500: 108.4%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
TNL 3,863 M 3.63% 8.06%
HTHT 11,460 M 4.71% 4.77%
VAC 2,295 M 4.72% 3.83%
AC 11,220 M 3.03% 5.94%
IHG 18,653 M 2.38% 5.81%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
ATAT 5,062 M 200% 100%
VAC 2,295 M 54.4% 94.0%
MAR 70,318 M 49.7% 57.6%
CHH 4,823 M 39.9% 68.3%
WH 5,885 M 28.4% 93.2%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare RCL Dividends with its Peer-Group

WH
Wyndham Hotels
 2.06% Yield
TNL
Travel + Leisure
 3.63% Yield
AC
Accor S. A.
 3.03% Yield
CHH
Choice Hotels
 1.15% Yield
IHG
InterContinental
 2.38% Yield
ATAT
Atour Lifestyle
 1.13% Yield

RCL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 2025-10-13 Quarterly 1 33.3% 0.31%
2025-06-04 2025-06-04 2025-07-03 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.28%
2025-03-07 2025-03-07 2025-04-04 Quarterly 0.75 36.4% 0.35%
2024-12-27 2024-12-27 2025-01-13 Quarterly 0.55 37.5% 0.23%
2024-09-20 2024-09-20 2024-10-11 Quarterly 0.4 -48.7% 0.23%
2020-03-05 2020-03-06 2020-04-06 Quarterly 0.78 0% N/A
2019-12-19 2019-12-20 2020-01-06 Quarterly 0.78 0% N/A
2019-09-19 2019-09-20 2019-10-11 Quarterly 0.78 11.4% N/A
2019-06-03 2019-06-04 2019-07-03 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2019-03-06 2019-03-07 2019-04-05 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2018-12-19 2018-12-20 2019-01-04 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2018-09-20 2018-09-21 2018-10-11 Quarterly 0.7 16.7% N/A
2018-06-01 2018-06-04 2018-07-03 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2018-03-06 2018-03-07 2018-04-05 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2017-12-20 2017-12-21 2018-01-05 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2017-09-21 2017-09-22 2017-10-11 Quarterly 0.6 25% N/A
2017-05-31 2017-06-02 2017-07-05 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2017-03-03 2017-03-07 2017-04-05 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2016-12-19 2016-12-21 2017-01-05 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2016-09-27 2016-09-29 2016-10-13 Quarterly 0.48 28% N/A
2016-05-26 2016-05-31 2016-06-13 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2016-02-18 2016-02-22 2016-03-03 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2015-12-17 2015-12-21 2016-01-05 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2015-09-16 2015-09-18 2015-10-06 Quarterly 0.375 25% N/A
2015-05-15 2015-05-19 2015-06-02 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2015-02-13 2015-02-18 2015-03-04 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2014-12-18 2014-12-22 2015-01-06 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2014-09-18 2014-09-22 2014-10-02 Quarterly 0.3 20% N/A
2014-05-16 2014-05-20 2014-06-05 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-02-13 2014-02-18 2014-03-04 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-12-12 2013-12-16 2014-01-02 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-09-20 2013-09-24 2013-10-08 Quarterly 0.25 108.3% N/A
2013-05-17 2013-05-21 2013-06-04 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2013-02-19 2013-02-21 2013-03-06 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2012-12-13 2012-12-17 2012-12-28 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2012-09-21 2012-09-25 2012-10-09 Quarterly 0.12 20% N/A
2012-05-18 2012-05-22 2012-06-06 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2012-02-27 2012-02-29 2012-03-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2011-12-20 2011-12-22 2012-01-11 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2011-08-10 2011-08-12 2011-08-30 Quarterly 0.1 -33.3% N/A
2008-09-11 2008-09-15 2008-09-29 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2008-06-04 2008-06-06 2008-06-20 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2008-03-13 2008-03-17 2008-04-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2007-12-26 2007-12-28 2008-01-08 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2007-09-26 2007-09-28 2007-10-10 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2007-06-15 2007-06-19 2007-06-29 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2007-02-27 2007-03-01 2007-03-30 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2006-12-20 2006-12-22 2006-12-29 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2006-09-27 2006-09-29 2006-10-10 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2006-06-07 2006-06-09 2006-06-30 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A

RCL Dividend FAQ

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) is a U.S.-based cruise operator that runs three brands-Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises-offering a diversified portfolio of itineraries worldwide. As of 12 February 2025 the fleet comprised 67 vessels, reflecting a steady expansion since the company’s 1968 founding and its Miami, Florida headquarters.

What is the Dividend Yield of RCL?

As of October 2025, RCL`s dividend yield is 1.02%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.05 USD by the current share price of 300.31.

Does RCL pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, RCL paid a dividend of 3.05 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-25 and the payout was 1 USD.

How often does RCL pay dividends?

RCL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, RCL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-25.

Will RCL pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-25. The next Ex-Dividend date for Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RCL?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of RCL?

RCL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.05% per year.
Strong growth: RCL's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of RCL?

RCL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.18%. If you bought RCL's shares at 58.88 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.05 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.18% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RCL?

RCL Payout Consistency is 74.4%. 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.
Unstable: Royal Caribbean Cruises has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does RCL have a good Dividend Yield?

RCL`s 1.02% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of RCL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RCL is 21.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of RCL?

RCL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 52.43%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

RCL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in RCL`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Royal Caribbean Cruises`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.90% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Royal Caribbean Cruises ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1998-08-03 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1991 97,750,000
1992 101,855,900 +4.2%
1993 122,492,100 +20.26%
1994 125,923,700 +2.8%
1995 127,393,200 +1.17%
1996 130,320,000 +2.3%
1997 164,866,400 +26.51%
1998 172,413,800 +4.58%
1999 173,469,400 +0.61%
2000 192,019,100 +10.69%
2001 192,254,000 +0.12%
2002 195,576,500 +1.73%
2003 206,825,400 +5.75%
2004 223,124,600 +7.88%
2005 225,156,700 +0.91%
2006 214,812,400 -4.59%
2007 214,134,200 -0.32%
2008 214,183,500 +0.02%
2009 215,482,000 +0.61%
2010 218,668,500 +1.48%
2011 219,081,500 +0.19%
2012 218,326,000 -0.34%
2013 221,561,000 +1.48%
2014 222,041,000 +0.22%
2015 219,893,000 -0.97%
2016 215,591,000 -1.96%
2017 215,085,000 -0.23%
2018 210,051,000 -2.34%
2019 209,767,000 -0.14%
2020 224,584,000 +7.06%
2021 254,792,000 +13.45%
2022 255,184,000 +0.15%
2023 280,000,000 +9.72%
2024 277,000,000 -1.07%
2025 275,000,000 -0.72%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-09 02:24