RY Dividend History & Analysis | 3.2% Yield

RY has a dividend yield of 3.2% and paid 4.23 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.19%
Dividends per Share 12m 4.23
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.25%
Overall Dividend Rating 69.32%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.74%
Payout Ratio 25.0%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 95.94%

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.

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
ALR 4,130 M 9.53% 77.2%
CIB 12,936 M 14.3% 37.6%
DANSKE 35,048 M 8.83% 28.0%
BBVA 104,046 M 5.04% 35.2%
NWG 61,490 M 5.06% 28.9%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
GGAL 7,512 M 99.0% 49.6%
DANSKE 35,048 M 81.1% 66.2%
BMA 4,227 M 70.2% 58.3%
IBN 118,986 M 45.0% 80.9%
ALR 4,130 M 44.2% 100%

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

SHB-B
Svenska
8.21% Yield
CIB
Bancolombia
14.27% Yield
BCH
Banco De Chile
7.89% Yield
MLCFM
SHB-A
Svenska
6.29% Yield
DANSKE
Danske Bank
8.83% Yield

RY Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-07-24 2025-07-24 2025-08-22 Quarterly 1.125 9.7% 0.85%
2025-04-24 2025-04-24 2025-05-23 Quarterly 1.0251 -2.8% 0.87%
2025-01-27 2025-01-27 2025-02-24 Quarterly 1.0545 2.8% 0.87%
2024-10-24 2024-10-24 2024-11-22 Quarterly 1.0255 -0.4% 0.83%
2024-07-25 2024-07-25 2024-08-23 Quarterly 1.0298 2% 0.95%
2024-04-24 2024-04-25 2024-05-24 Quarterly 1.0096 -1.4% 1.02%
2024-01-24 2024-01-25 2024-02-23 Quarterly 1.0236 2.8% 1.04%
2023-10-25 2023-10-26 2023-11-24 Quarterly 0.9959 -2.8% 1.27%
2023-07-25 2023-07-26 2023-08-24 Quarterly 1.0245 5.1% 1.03%
2023-04-24 2023-04-25 2023-05-24 Quarterly 0.975 -0.8% 0.98%
2023-01-25 2023-01-26 2023-02-24 Quarterly 0.9832 1.1% 0.98%
2022-10-25 2022-10-26 2022-11-24 Quarterly 0.9723 -2.5% 1.09%
2022-07-25 2022-07-26 2022-08-24 Quarterly 0.9972 3.9% 1.04%
2022-04-22 2022-04-25 2022-05-24 Quarterly 0.9598 1.3% 0.89%
2022-01-25 2022-01-26 2022-02-24 Quarterly 0.9476 8.4% 0.85%
2021-10-25 2021-10-26 2021-11-24 Quarterly 0.8742 -2.1% 0.82%
2021-07-23 2021-07-26 2021-08-24 Quarterly 0.8928 3.2% 0.9%
2021-04-21 2021-04-22 2021-05-21 Quarterly 0.8651 1.9% 0.95%
2021-01-25 2021-01-26 2021-02-24 Quarterly 0.8493 3.4% 1.02%
2020-10-23 2020-10-26 2020-11-24 Quarterly 0.8213 4.6% 1.11%
2020-07-24 2020-07-27 2020-08-24 Quarterly 0.7854 3.3% N/A
2020-04-22 2020-04-23 2020-05-22 Quarterly 0.7605 -4.8% N/A
2020-01-24 2020-01-27 2020-02-24 Quarterly 0.7987 -0.4% N/A
2019-10-23 2019-10-24 2019-11-22 Quarterly 0.8021 3.3% N/A
2019-07-24 2019-07-25 2019-08-23 Quarterly 0.7768 2.7% N/A
2019-04-24 2019-04-25 2019-05-24 Quarterly 0.7565 3.1% N/A
2019-01-23 2019-01-24 2019-02-22 Quarterly 0.7338 -2.6% N/A
2018-10-24 2018-10-25 2018-11-23 Quarterly 0.7532 5.2% N/A
2018-07-25 2018-07-26 2018-08-24 Quarterly 0.7163 -2.3% N/A
2018-04-24 2018-04-25 2018-05-24 Quarterly 0.7328 -0.6% N/A
2018-01-24 2018-01-25 2018-02-23 Quarterly 0.737 3.6% N/A
2017-10-25 2017-10-26 2017-11-24 Quarterly 0.7117 2.3% N/A
2017-07-24 2017-07-26 2017-08-24 Quarterly 0.6957 8.1% N/A
2017-04-21 2017-04-25 2017-05-24 Quarterly 0.6437 2.1% N/A
2017-01-24 2017-01-26 2017-02-24 Quarterly 0.6307 1.5% N/A
2016-10-24 2016-10-26 2016-11-24 Quarterly 0.6216 1.1% N/A
2016-07-22 2016-07-26 2016-08-24 Quarterly 0.6151 -3.5% N/A
2016-04-21 2016-04-25 2016-05-24 Quarterly 0.6373 14% N/A
2016-01-22 2016-01-26 2016-02-24 Quarterly 0.559 -7.2% N/A
2015-10-22 2015-10-26 2015-11-24 Quarterly 0.6026 1.7% N/A
2015-07-23 2015-07-27 2015-08-24 Quarterly 0.5926 -5.6% N/A
2015-04-21 2015-04-23 2015-05-22 Quarterly 0.6274 3.2% N/A
2015-01-22 2015-01-26 2015-02-24 Quarterly 0.6083 -8.8% N/A
2014-10-23 2014-10-27 2014-11-24 Quarterly 0.6669 1% N/A
2014-07-22 2014-07-24 2014-08-22 Quarterly 0.6605 2.7% N/A
2014-04-22 2014-04-24 2014-05-23 Quarterly 0.6433 6.8% N/A
2014-01-23 2014-01-27 2014-02-24 Quarterly 0.6022 -7.6% N/A
2013-10-22 2013-10-24 2013-11-22 Quarterly 0.6514 6.4% N/A
2013-07-23 2013-07-25 2013-08-23 Quarterly 0.6122 -0.3% N/A
2013-04-23 2013-04-25 2013-05-24 Quarterly 0.6141 0% N/A

RY Dividend FAQ

Royal Bank of Canada is a diversified financial services company with a global presence, operating through multiple segments including Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, Insurance, and Capital Markets. The company provides a wide range of financial products and services, including lending, deposit accounts, investment products, insurance, and transaction banking services, catering to individual, institutional, and corporate clients.

What is the Dividend Yield of RY?

As of August 2025, RY`s dividend yield is 3.19%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.23 USD by the current share price of 145.36.

Does RY pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, RY paid a dividend of 4.23 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-07-24 and the payout was 1.12495 USD.

How often does RY pay dividends?

RY pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, RY has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-07-24.

Will RY pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.12495 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-07-24. The next Ex-Dividend date for Royal Bank of Canada (RY) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RY?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Royal Bank of Canada (RY) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of RY?

RY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.25% per year.
Strong growth: RY's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of RY?

RY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.74%. If you bought RY's shares at 62.80 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.23 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.74% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RY?

RY Payout Consistency is 99.3%. 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 Bank of Canada has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does RY have a good Dividend Yield?

RY`s 3.19% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of RY?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RY is 25.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of RY?

RY`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.32%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

RY Outstanding Shares Analysis

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

Royal Bank of Canada`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.30% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -10.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Royal Bank of Canada ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2006-04-07 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
1994 1,220,495,000
1995 1,242,740,000 +1.82%
1996 1,376,537,000 +10.77%
1997 1,243,349,000 -9.68%
1998 1,257,139,000 +1.11%
1999 1,239,976,000 -1.37%
2000 1,229,372,000 -0.86%
2001 1,359,458,000 +10.58%
2002 1,346,800,000 -0.93%
2003 1,317,476,000 -2.18%
2004 1,298,236,000 -1.46%
2005 1,304,378,000 +0.47%
2006 1,293,085,000 -0.87%
2007 1,297,145,000 +0.31%
2008 1,379,191,000 +6.33%
2009 1,432,179,000 +3.84%
2010 1,435,291,000 +0.22%
2011 1,467,527,000 +2.25%
2012 1,469,330,000 +0.12%
2013 1,462,728,000 -0.45%
2014 1,449,342,000 -0.92%
2015 1,449,509,000 +0.01%
2016 1,492,350,000 +2.96%
2017 1,464,916,000 -1.84%
2018 1,446,514,000 -1.26%
2019 1,438,257,000 -0.57%
2020 1,426,466,000 -0.82%
2021 1,427,225,000 +0.05%
2022 1,388,548,000 -2.71%
2023 1,400,465,000 +0.86%
2024 1,416,149,000 +1.12%
2025 1,410,306,600 -0.41%

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: 2025-08-07 02:52