Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.97
DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2005 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.2%
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 Yield1.2%
Trailing DPS$4.97
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout19.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout39.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR2.2%
5Y CAGR-5.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.1%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.2%
1Y Total Return76.7%
5Y Total Return147.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$24,73210Y ago$50,51420Y ago$24,701
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 39.8%, 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 -5.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DRD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.2% dividend yield, 1.2% 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 147.3%, with dividends contributing 18.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $50,514 today.
DRD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.43
Avg/Payment$0.1714
Latest Change+28.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Sep 22, 2022 | $0.2380 | ↑ +79.9% | 7.00% | Oct 6, 2022 |
DRD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.2%
#2 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
19.2% payout
Streak
2Y
-5.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.2%
#4 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd DRDDRDGOLD Limited | $2.1B | 1.2% | 19.2% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  AUAngloGold Ashanti Pl… | $45.9B | 4.1% | 71.0% | 4 | Watch |
3rd  HMYHarmony Gold Mining … | $10.6B | 1.2% | 14.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 GFIGold Fields Limited | $34.5B | 1.0% | 28.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
 SBSWSibanye Stillwater L… | $6.8B | 0.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 NEMNewmont Corporation | $115.0B | 1.0% | 15.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 KGCKinross Gold Corpora… | $31.9B | 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 | $0.30 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.3% |
| 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 | -33.1% | 2 | $13.10 | 2.8% | 35.37x | 2.9% |
| 2021 | $0.55 | 7.0% | 2 | $16.70 | 3.3% | 30.15x | 4.3% |
| 2020 | $0.52 | 281.5% | 3 | $81.00 | 0.6% | 156.44x | 4.0% |
| 2019 | $0.14 | 218.5% | 1 | $11.50 | 1.2% | 84.75x | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $0.04 | 9.5% | 1 | $1.50 | 2.8% | 35.21x | 0.3% |
| 2017 | $0.04 | -90.3% | 1 | $3.20 | 1.2% | 82.26x | 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 $4.97 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.2%. Payments are made 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 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 +39.8%. 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 -5.2%.
How often does DRD pay dividends?
DRDGOLD Limited pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.97 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 $24,732 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 +1.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.