# Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Gold
- Exchange: NASDAQ · Trading currency: USD

Royal Gold, Inc. and its subsidiaries engage in the acquisition and oversight of precious metal streams, royalty agreements, and related rights. The company's strategy involves securing these interests or providing capital for projects, whether currently producing or in their development phase, in exchange for future streams or royalty entitlements. Its portfolio primarily encompasses gold, silver, copper, nickel, zinc, lead, and cobalt. As of June 30, 2022, Royal Gold maintained ownership stakes in 185 properties spanning five continents, featuring interests in 41 operating mines and 19 pr...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-22:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $234.72 USD |
| Market Cap | $19.92B |
| P/E (TTM) | 24.32 |
| EPS (TTM) | $9.65 |
| 52-Week Range | $168.88 – $306.25 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.81% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 0.81% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $1.90 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.90 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 25 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 5.6% / 8.2% / 9.6% / 7.5% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 20.2% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 26811.4% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 20.7% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 27536.0% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | $0.4750 | 2026-10-16 |
| 2026-07-02 | $0.4750 | 2026-07-16 |
| 2026-04-02 | $0.4750 | 2026-04-16 |
| 2026-01-02 | $0.4750 | 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-10-03 | $0.4500 | 2025-10-17 |
| 2025-07-03 | $0.4500 | 2025-07-17 |
| 2025-04-04 | $0.4500 | 2025-04-17 |
| 2025-01-03 | $0.4500 | 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-10-04 | $0.4000 | 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-07-05 | $0.4000 | 2024-07-19 |
| 2024-04-04 | $0.4000 | 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-01-04 | $0.4000 | 2024-01-19 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/rgld/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Royal Gold, Inc. do?

Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD) operates in the Gold industry within the Basic Materials sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is RGLD's market cap?

Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD) has a market capitalization of approximately $19.92 billion, as of October 22, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does RGLD pay a dividend?

Yes, Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 0.81%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does RGLD pay dividends?

Royal Gold, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $1.90 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is RGLD's payout ratio?

Royal Gold, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/rgld
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/rgld/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/rgld/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/rgld/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/rgld/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/rgld/peers

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