Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.70
Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2000 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Payout Ratio
25.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
24 years
RGLD Dividend Income Check
Safety
25.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
24 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.6% and trend is rising.
RGLD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$1.70
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout25.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak24 years
3Y CAGR8.7%
5Y CAGR10.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.7%
1Y Total Return29.4%
5Y Total Return104.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$20,46710Y ago$41,78720Y ago$81,351
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.
RGLD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (27 years of payments)
RGLD Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Royal Gold, Inc. distributes 25.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
RGLD has raised its dividend for 24 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.7% and 5-year CAGR of 10.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RGLD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.7% dividend yield, 0.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 104.7%, with dividends contributing 6.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $41,787 today.
RGLD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.85
Avg/Payment$0.3925
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026Latest | $0.4750 | — | 70.44% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.4750 | ↑ +5.6% | 82.53% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Oct 3, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 89.85% | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 97.32% | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Apr 4, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 1.09% | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Jan 3, 2025 | $0.4500 | ↑ +12.5% | 1.23% | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Oct 4, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 1.15% | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Jul 5, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 1.20% | Jul 19, 2024 |
RGLD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.7%
#3 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
25.4% payout
Streak
24Y
10.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.7%
#5 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd RGLDRoyal Gold, Inc. | $16.4B | 0.7% | 25.4% | 24 | Sustainable |
 WPMWheaton Precious Met… | $61.1B | 0.5% | 20.1% | 6 | Sustainable |
 FNVFranco-Nevada Corpor… | $45.2B | 0.6% | 24.7% | 11 | Sustainable |
 OROR Royalties Inc. | $7.3B | 0.5% | 16.9% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  NEMNewmont Corporation | $127.5B | 0.9% | 15.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  AEMAgnico Eagle Mines L… | $95.1B | 0.8% | 16.3% | 2 | Sustainable |
 KGCKinross Gold Corpora… | $36.9B | 0.4% | 6.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
 AGIAlamos Gold Inc. | $17.6B | 0.2% | 4.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
RGLD Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.95 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $1.80 | 12.5% | 4 | $6.69 | 26.9% | 3.72x | 1.6% |
| 2024 | $1.60 | 6.7% | 4 | $5.05 | 31.7% | 3.16x | 1.5% |
| 2023 | $1.50 | 7.1% | 4 | $3.64 | 41.2% | 2.43x | 1.4% |
| 2022 | $1.40 | 16.7% | 4 | $3.63 | 38.6% | 2.59x | 1.3% |
| 2021 | $1.20 | 7.1% | 4 | $4.18 | 28.7% | 3.48x | 1.1% |
| 2020 | $1.12 | 5.7% | 4 | $4.60 | 24.3% | 4.11x | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $1.06 | 6.0% | 4 | $3.03 | 35.0% | 2.86x | 1.0% |
| 2018 | $1.00 | 4.2% | 4 | $1.43 | 69.9% | 1.43x | 0.9% |
| 2017 | $0.96 | 4.3% | 4 | $-1.73 | — | — | 0.9% |
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Start ComparisonRGLD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RGLD stock.
How much dividend does RGLD pay per share?
Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.70 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is RGLD's next ex-dividend date?
RGLD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RGLD typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is RGLD's dividend safe?
RGLD's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +25.4% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 24 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is RGLD a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Royal Gold, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 24 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does RGLD pay dividends?
Royal Gold, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.70 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 26+ years from 2000 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RGLD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RGLD five years ago would be worth approximately $20,467 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RGLD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RGLD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.