RL Dividend History & Analysis | 1.2% Yield

RL has a dividend yield of 1.2% and paid 3.65 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.15%
Payout Ratio 26.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 14.63%
Consistency Lifetime 95.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.39%
Payout FCF 30.6%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 67.86%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
OVS 1,478 M 3.20% 7.64%
KTB 3,539 M 2.91% 4.90%
TPR 26,783 M 1.44% 5.10%
GIL 10,461 M 2.15% 2.98%
ZGN 3,374 M 1.57% 3.04%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
BOSS 2,889 M 143.23% 85.2%
RMS 192,008 M 54.61% 98.7%
OVS 1,478 M 40.10% 53.2%
TPR 26,783 M 31.61% 94.4%
MONC 16,096 M 30.37% 98.3%
Quality Dividend Peers in Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods TPR Tapestry
1.44% Yield ZGN Ermenegildo Zegna
1.57% Yield
RL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-27 2026-03-27 2026-04-10 Quarterly 0.913 0% 0.28%
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 2026-01-09 Quarterly 0.913 0% 0.25%
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 2025-10-10 Quarterly 0.913 0% 0.3%
2025-06-27 2025-06-27 2025-07-11 Quarterly 0.913 +10.7% 0.33%
2025-03-28 2025-03-28 2025-04-11 Quarterly 0.825 0% 0.37%
2024-12-27 2024-12-27 2025-01-10 Quarterly 0.825 0% 0.36%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-10-11 Quarterly 0.825 0% 0.41%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-12 Quarterly 0.825 +10% 0.48%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-04-12 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.41%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-12 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.52%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-13 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.65%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-14 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.62%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-14 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.64%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-13 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.73%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-14 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.86%
2022-06-30 2022-07-01 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.75 +9% 0.84%
2022-03-31 2022-04-01 2022-04-15 Quarterly 0.688 0% 0.58%
2021-12-22 2021-12-24 2022-01-07 Quarterly 0.688 0% 0.62%
2021-09-23 2021-09-24 2021-10-08 Quarterly 0.688 0% 0.61%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-07-09 Quarterly 0.688 0% 0.57%
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-04-10 Quarterly 0.688 0% N/A
2019-12-26 2019-12-27 2020-01-10 Quarterly 0.688 0% N/A
2019-09-26 2019-09-27 2019-10-11 Quarterly 0.688 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-12 Quarterly 0.688 +10.1% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-12 Quarterly 0.625 0% N/A
2018-12-27 2018-12-28 2019-01-11 Quarterly 0.625 0% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-12 Quarterly 0.625 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-13 Quarterly 0.625 +25% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-04-13 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-12 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-13 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-14 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-13 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-14 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2016-06-29 2016-07-01 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2016-03-30 2016-04-01 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2015-12-22 2015-12-24 2016-01-08 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-10-09 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-07-10 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-04-10 Quarterly 0.5 +11.1% N/A
2014-12-23 2014-12-26 2015-01-09 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2014-09-24 2014-09-26 2014-10-10 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2014-06-25 2014-06-27 2014-07-11 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2014-03-26 2014-03-28 2014-04-11 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2013-12-24 2013-12-27 2014-01-10 Quarterly 0.45 +12.5% N/A
2013-09-25 2013-09-27 2013-10-11 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2013-06-27 2013-07-01 2013-07-12 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2013-03-26 2013-03-28 2013-04-12 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2012-12-13 2012-12-17 2012-12-28 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A

RL Dividend FAQ

Ralph Lauren Corporation is a global designer and distributor of premium lifestyle products, spanning apparel, accessories, home goods, and fragrances. The company manages a diverse portfolio of brands including Polo Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, and Lauren Ralph Lauren. Its business model utilizes a multi-channel distribution strategy that combines wholesale accounts with direct-to-consumer sales through brick-and-mortar retail and e-commerce platforms.

What is the Dividend Yield of RL?

As of May 2026, RL's dividend yield is 1.15%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.65 USD by the current share price of 374.90.

Does RL pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, RL paid a dividend of 3.65 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-27 and the payout was 0.913 USD.

How often does RL pay dividends?

RL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, RL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-27.

RL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RL for the next payments are between 0.918 (+0.5%) and 0.975 (+6.8%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.02%.

Will RL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.913 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-27. The next Ex-Dividend date for Ralph Lauren (RL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Ralph Lauren (RL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of RL?

RL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 14.6% per year. Strong growth: RL's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of RL?

RL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.39%. If you bought RL's shares at 107.80 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.65 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.39% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RL?

RL Payout Consistency is 95.6%. 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: Ralph Lauren has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does RL have a good Dividend Yield?

RL's 1.15% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of RL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RL is 26.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of RL?

RL's Overall Dividend Rating is 67.86%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

RL Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in RL's Outstanding Shares?

Ralph Lauren's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.24% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -98.9%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has RL 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
1997 101,034,500 0%
1998 101,600,000 +0.56%
1999 98,938,300 -2.62%
2000 97,347,200 -1.61%
2001 98,504,100 +1.19%
2002 99,311,100 +0.82%
2003 101,291,000 +1.99%
2004 104,325,000 +3%
2005 107,800,000 +3.33%
2006 107,600,000 -0.19%
2007 104,300,000 -3.07%
2008 100,700,000 -3.45%
2009 101,400,000 +0.7%
2010 98,100,000 -3.25%
2011 94,900,000 -3.26%
2012 93,300,000 -1.69%
2013 91,800,000 -1.61%
2014 89,000,000 -3.05%
2015 85,500,000 -3.93%
2016 83,300,000 -2.57%
2017 81,700,000 -1.92%
2018 81,200,000 -0.61%
2019 75,800,000 -6.65%
2020 74,600,000 -1.58%
2021 74,300,000 -0.4%
2022 67,600,000 -9.02%
2023 66,000,000 -2.37%
2024 63,800,000 -3.33%
2025 62,400,000 -2.19%

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: 2026-05-15 02:39 UTC