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RY Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

RY's dividend history, current yield (3.4%), dividend growth rate (5.5%), payout history and dividend peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.43%
Dividends per Share 12m 5.80
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.47%
Overall Dividend Rating 72.07%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.72%
Payout Ratio 45.1%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.8%
Total Return 12m: 21.51%
Total Return 5y: 131.54%
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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)
CIB 10,762 M 23.0% 51.0%
DANSKE 31,268 M 13.0% 41.8%
BMA 5,925 M 6.47% 37.8%
BBVA 87,098 M 6.15% 31.6%
GGAL 10,361 M 4.21% 34.9%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
GGAL 10,361 M 96.0% 49.6%
DANSKE 31,268 M 81.1% 74.3%
BMA 5,925 M 74.3% 58.2%
IBN 122,620 M 45.0% 80.9%
BBVA 87,098 M 34.1% 82.6%

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RY Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (CAD) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-04-24 2025-04-24 2025-05-23 Quarterly 1.48 0% 0.91%
2025-01-27 2025-01-27 2025-02-24 Quarterly 1.48 4.2% 0.85%
2024-10-24 2024-10-24 2024-11-22 Quarterly 1.42 0% 0.83%
2024-07-25 2024-07-25 2024-08-23 Quarterly 1.42 2.9% 0.94%
2024-04-24 2024-04-25 2024-05-24 Quarterly 1.38 0% 1.02%
2024-01-24 2024-01-25 2024-02-23 Quarterly 1.38 2.2% 1.04%
2023-10-25 2023-10-26 2023-11-24 Quarterly 1.35 0% 1.24%
2023-07-25 2023-07-26 2023-08-24 Quarterly 1.35 2.3% 1.03%
2023-04-24 2023-04-25 2023-05-24 Quarterly 1.32 0% 0.98%
2023-01-25 2023-01-26 2023-02-24 Quarterly 1.32 3.1% 0.99%
2022-10-25 2022-10-26 2022-11-24 Quarterly 1.28 0% 1.05%
2022-07-25 2022-07-26 2022-08-24 Quarterly 1.28 6.7% 1.04%
2022-04-22 2022-04-25 2022-05-24 Quarterly 1.2 0% 0.87%
2022-01-25 2022-01-26 2022-02-24 Quarterly 1.2 11.1% 0.85%
2021-10-25 2021-10-26 2021-11-24 Quarterly 1.08 0% 0.82%
2021-07-23 2021-07-26 2021-08-24 Quarterly 1.08 0% 0.86%
2021-04-21 2021-04-22 2021-05-21 Quarterly 1.08 0% 0.94%
2021-01-25 2021-01-26 2021-02-24 Quarterly 1.08 0% 1.02%
2020-10-23 2020-10-26 2020-11-24 Quarterly 1.08 0% 1.12%
2020-07-24 2020-07-27 2020-08-24 Quarterly 1.08 0% 1.15%
2020-04-22 2020-04-23 2020-05-22 Quarterly 1.08 2.9% N/A
2020-01-24 2020-01-27 2020-02-24 Quarterly 1.05 0% N/A
2019-10-23 1.05 2.9% N/A
2019-07-24 2019-07-25 2019-08-23 Quarterly 1.02 0% N/A
2019-04-24 2019-04-25 2019-05-24 Quarterly 1.02 4.1% N/A
2019-01-23 2019-01-24 2019-02-22 Quarterly 0.98 0% N/A
2018-10-24 2018-10-25 2018-11-23 Quarterly 0.98 4.3% N/A
2018-07-25 2018-07-26 2018-08-24 Quarterly 0.94 0% N/A
2018-04-24 2018-04-25 2018-05-24 Quarterly 0.94 3.3% N/A
2018-01-24 2018-01-25 2018-02-23 Quarterly 0.91 0% N/A
2017-10-25 2017-10-26 2017-11-24 Quarterly 0.91 4.6% N/A
2017-07-24 2017-07-26 2017-08-24 Quarterly 0.87 0% N/A
2017-04-21 2017-04-25 2017-05-24 Quarterly 0.87 4.8% N/A
2017-01-24 2017-01-26 2017-02-24 Quarterly 0.83 0% N/A
2016-10-24 2016-10-26 2016-11-24 Quarterly 0.83 2.5% N/A
2016-07-22 2016-07-26 2016-08-24 Quarterly 0.81 0% N/A
2016-04-21 2016-04-25 2016-05-24 Quarterly 0.81 2.5% N/A
2016-01-22 2016-01-26 2016-02-24 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2015-10-22 2015-10-26 2015-11-24 Quarterly 0.79 2.6% N/A
2015-07-23 2015-07-27 2015-08-24 Quarterly 0.77 0% N/A

RY Dividend FAQ

Does RY pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, RY paid a dividend of 5.80 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-24 and the payout was 1.48 CAD.

What is the Dividend Yield of RY?

As of June 2025, RY`s dividend yield is 3.43%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.80 CAD by the current share price of 173.94.

How often does RY pay dividends?

RY pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), RY has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RY?

The next ex-dividend date for Royal Bank of Canada (RY) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of RY?

RY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.47% 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 7.72%. If you bought RY's shares at 75.12 CAD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.80 CAD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.72% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RY?

RY Payout Consistency is 98.8%. 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 3.43% 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 45.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of RY?

RY`s Overall Dividend Rating is 72.07%. 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?

Royal Bank of Canada`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.15% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -50.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Royal Bank of Canada ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2006-03-23 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 1,220,495,300
1995 1,242,740,000 +1.82%
1996 1,376,537,400 +10.77%
1997 1,243,348,800 -9.68%
1998 1,257,139,000 +1.11%
1999 1,239,975,600 -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 1,297,145,100 +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 1,427,296,000 +0.06%
2022 1,388,548,000 -2.71%
2023 1,400,689,700 +0.87%
2024 1,416,149,000 +1.1%

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 per year (typically quarterly).
  • 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.