Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.48
Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
23.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
RL Dividend Income Check
Safety
23.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.5% and trend is rising.
RL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$3.48
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout23.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout28.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR6.6%
5Y CAGR39.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.5%
Total Shareholder Yield3.3%
1Y Total Return55.6%
5Y Total Return277.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$37,77910Y ago$45,52620Y ago$80,683
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.
RL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (24 years of payments)
RL Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ralph Lauren Corporation distributes 23.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 28.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
RL has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.6% and 5-year CAGR of 39.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.8% dividend yield, 2.5% buyback yield, 3.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 277.8%, with dividends contributing 13.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $45,526 today.
RL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$16.01
Avg/Payment$0.8006
Latest Change+9.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026Latest | $1.0000 | ↑ +9.6% | 90.49% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | $0.9125 | — | 1.11% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $0.9125 | — | 99.48% | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | $0.9125 | — | 1.11% | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.9125 | ↑ +10.6% | 1.23% | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.8250 | — | 1.53% | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.8250 | — | 1.40% | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.8250 | — | 1.60% | Oct 11, 2024 |
RL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#5 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
23.0% payout
Streak
5Y
39.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.3%
#5 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RLRalph Lauren Corpora… | $25.2B | 0.8% | 23.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
 PVHPVH Corp. | $3.6B | 0.2% | 29.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  VFCV.F. Corporation | $6.8B | 2.1% | 55.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 TPRTapestry, Inc. | $29.0B | 0.9% | 1.6% | 5 | Sustainable |
1st  NKENIKE, Inc. | $53.8B | 3.4% | 71.5% | 24 | Watch |
2nd  LEVILevi Strauss & Co. | $9.3B | 2.2% | 36.8% | 6 | Sustainable |
RL Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.91 | — | 2 | $15.11 | 12.7% | 7.90x | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $3.56 | 10.5% | 4 | $11.61 | 30.7% | 3.26x | 3.5% |
| 2024 | $3.22 | 7.5% | 4 | $9.72 | 33.2% | 3.01x | 3.2% |
| 2023 | $3.00 | 2.1% | 4 | $7.58 | 39.6% | 2.53x | 3.0% |
| 2022 | $2.94 | 42.4% | 4 | $8.08 | 36.4% | 2.75x | 2.9% |
| 2021 | $2.06 | 200.0% | 3 | $-1.65 | — | — | 2.0% |
| 2020 | $0.69 | -74.4% | 1 | $4.98 | 13.8% | 7.24x | 0.7% |
| 2019 | $2.69 | 13.2% | 4 | $5.27 | 51.0% | 1.96x | 2.7% |
| 2018 | $2.38 | 18.8% | 4 | $1.97 | 120.6% | 0.83x | 2.3% |
| 2017 | $2.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.20 | — | — | 2.0% |
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RL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RL stock.
How much dividend does RL pay per share?
Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.48 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is RL's next ex-dividend date?
RL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RL typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is RL's dividend safe?
RL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +23.0% and FCF payout ratio of +28.4%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is RL a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Ralph Lauren Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +39.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does RL pay dividends?
Ralph Lauren Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.48 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 23+ years from 2003 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RL five years ago would be worth approximately $37,779 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.