Trailing Dividend / Share
$49.75
DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2005 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
11.9%
Payout Ratio
19.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
DRD Dividend Income Check
Safety
19.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.1% and trend is falling.
DRD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield11.9%
Trailing DPS$49.75
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout19.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout12.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR2.2%
5Y CAGR-4.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.1%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield11.9%
1Y Total Return-3.8%
5Y Total Return224.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)28.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$32,44110Y ago$57,31620Y ago$23,615
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
DRD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (20 years of payments)
DRD Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
DRDGOLD Limited distributes 19.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 12.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
DRD has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.2% and 5-year CAGR of -4.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DRD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 11.9% dividend yield, 11.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.1% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 224.4%, with dividends contributing 28.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $57,316 today.
DRD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.04
Avg/Payment$0.2021
Latest Change+149.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026Latest | $0.7368 | ↑ +149.3% | 3.85% | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.2955 | ↑ +28.5% | 1.74% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.2300 | ↑ +39.1% | 1.76% | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.1654 | ↑ +46.0% | 2.01% | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.1133 | ↑ +7.1% | 2.61% | Sep 26, 2024 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $0.1058 | ↓ -69.4% | 5.67% | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.3463 | ↑ +213.2% | 5.08% | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $0.1106 | ↓ -53.5% | 5.15% | Mar 23, 2023 |
DRD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
11.9%
#1 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
19.2% payout
Streak
2Y
-4.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
11.9%
#1 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st DRDDRDGOLD Limited | $222M | 11.9% | 19.2% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd  AUAngloGold Ashanti pl… | $49.9B | 3.7% | 71.0% | 4 | Watch |
 HMYHarmony Gold Mining … | $11.7B | 1.1% | 14.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  GFIGold Fields Limited | $36.5B | 1.9% | 19.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
 SBSWSibanye Stillwater L… | $8.5B | 0.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 NEMNewmont Corporation | $130.2B | 0.8% | 15.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 KGCKinross Gold Corpora… | $33.0B | 0.5% | 6.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
DRD Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.03 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 8.0% |
| 2025 | $0.40 | 80.5% | 2 | $25.90 | 1.5% | 65.50x | 3.1% |
| 2024 | $0.22 | -52.0% | 2 | $15.40 | 1.4% | 70.29x | 1.7% |
| 2023 | $0.46 | 23.4% | 2 | $14.80 | 3.1% | 32.39x | 3.5% |
| 2022 | $0.37 | -29.3% | 2 | $13.10 | 2.8% | 35.37x | 2.9% |
| 2021 | $0.52 | 3.6% | 2 | $16.70 | 3.1% | 31.89x | 4.1% |
| 2020 | $0.51 | 284.3% | 3 | $81.00 | 0.6% | 160.24x | 3.9% |
| 2019 | $0.13 | 218.0% | 1 | $11.50 | 1.1% | 87.43x | 1.0% |
| 2018 | $0.04 | 12.8% | 1 | $1.50 | 2.8% | 36.26x | 0.3% |
| 2017 | $0.04 | -91.0% | 1 | $3.20 | 1.1% | 87.27x | 0.3% |
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DRD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DRD stock.
How much dividend does DRD pay per share?
DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $49.75 per share, with a current dividend yield of +11.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is DRD's next ex-dividend date?
DRD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DRD typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is DRD's dividend safe?
DRD's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +19.2% and FCF payout ratio of +12.8%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has DRD increased its dividend?
DRD has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -4.8%.
How often does DRD pay dividends?
DRDGOLD Limited pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $49.75 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 21+ years from 2005 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DRD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DRD five years ago would be worth approximately $32,441 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DRD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DRD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +11.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.