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Yield 12m 0.88%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.70
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 4.02%
Overall Dividend Rating 52.06%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.76%
Payout Ratio 14.4%
Payout Frequency 12m 3
Payout Consistency 74.4%
Total Return 12m: 52.20%
#6 in Group
Total Return 5y: 439.77%
#4 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
RCL 51,675m 0.88% 4.76%
RBW 553m 5.39% 57.4%
MMB 3,212m 6.44% 8.08%
TNL 2,774m 4.75% 11.2%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
RCL 51,675m 4.02% 14.4%
ATAT 3,293m 73.2% 9.50%
RBW 553m 107% 38.7%
VAC 1,886m 41.6% 47.3%

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RCL Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-07 2025-03-07 2025-04-04 Quarterly 0.75 36.4% 0.35%
2024-12-27 2024-12-27 2025-01-13 Quarterly 0.55 37.5% 0.23%
2024-09-20 2024-09-20 2024-10-11 Quarterly 0.4 -48.7% 0.23%
2020-03-05 2020-03-06 2020-04-06 Quarterly 0.78
2019-12-19 2019-12-20 2020-01-06 Quarterly 0.78
2019-09-19 2019-09-20 2019-10-11 Quarterly 0.78 11.4%
2019-06-03 2019-06-04 2019-07-03 Quarterly 0.7
2019-03-06 2019-03-07 2019-04-05 Quarterly 0.7
2018-12-19 2018-12-20 2019-01-04 Quarterly 0.7
2018-09-20 2018-09-21 2018-10-11 Quarterly 0.7 16.7%
2018-06-01 2018-06-04 2018-07-03 Quarterly 0.6
2018-03-06 2018-03-07 2018-04-05 Quarterly 0.6
2017-12-20 2017-12-21 2018-01-05 Quarterly 0.6
2017-09-21 2017-09-22 2017-10-11 Quarterly 0.6 25%
2017-05-31 2017-06-02 2017-07-05 Quarterly 0.48
2017-03-03 2017-03-07 2017-04-05 Quarterly 0.48
2016-12-19 2016-12-21 2017-01-05 Quarterly 0.48
2016-09-27 2016-09-29 2016-10-13 Quarterly 0.48 28%
2016-05-26 2016-05-31 2016-06-13 Quarterly 0.375
2016-02-18 2016-02-22 2016-03-03 Quarterly 0.375
2015-12-17 2015-12-21 2016-01-05 Quarterly 0.375
2015-09-16 2015-09-18 2015-10-06 Quarterly 0.375 25%
2015-05-15 2015-05-19 2015-06-02 Quarterly 0.3
2015-02-13 2015-02-18 2015-03-04 Quarterly 0.3
2014-12-18 2014-12-22 2015-01-06 Quarterly 0.3
2014-09-18 2014-09-22 2014-10-02 Quarterly 0.3 20%
2014-05-16 2014-05-20 2014-06-05 Quarterly 0.25
2014-02-13 2014-02-18 2014-03-04 Quarterly 0.25
2013-12-12 2013-12-16 2014-01-02 Quarterly 0.25
2013-09-20 2013-09-24 2013-10-08 Quarterly 0.25 108.3%
2013-05-17 2013-05-21 2013-06-04 Quarterly 0.12
2013-02-19 2013-02-21 2013-03-06 Quarterly 0.12
2012-12-13 2012-12-17 2012-12-28 Quarterly 0.12
2012-09-21 2012-09-25 2012-10-09 Quarterly 0.12 20%
2012-05-18 2012-05-22 2012-06-06 Quarterly 0.1
2012-02-27 2012-02-29 2012-03-15 Quarterly 0.1
2011-12-20 2011-12-22 2012-01-11 Quarterly 0.1
2011-08-10 2011-08-12 2011-08-30 Quarterly 0.1 -33.3%
2008-09-11 2008-09-15 2008-09-29 Quarterly 0.15
2008-06-04 2008-06-06 2008-06-20 Quarterly 0.15

RCL Dividend FAQ

Does RCL pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, RCL paid a dividend of 1.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-07.

What is the Dividend Yield of RCL?

As of April 2025, RCL`s dividend yield is 0.88%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.70 USD by the current share price of 192.69.

How often does RCL pay dividends?

RCL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), RCL has issued 3 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RCL?

The next ex-dividend date for Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of RCL?

RCL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.02% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of RCL?

RCL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.76%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Royal Caribbean Cruises five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.70) divided by the purchase price five years ago (35.70):

What is the Payout Consistency of RCL?

RCL Payout Consistency is 74.4%.
Unstable: Royal Caribbean Cruises has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments.

Does RCL have a good Dividend Yield?

RCL`s 0.88% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of RCL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RCL is 14.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of RCL?

RCL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 52.06%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

RCL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in RCL`s Outstanding Shares?

Royal Caribbean Cruises`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 4.28% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 90.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has Royal Caribbean Cruises ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 1998-08-03 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1991 106,250,000
1992 102,333,300 -3.69%
1993 123,030,300 +20.23%
1994 125,897,400 +2.33%
1995 127,435,900 +1.22%
1996 126,428,600 -0.79%
1997 151,800,000 +20.07%
1998 172,413,800 +13.58%
1999 173,469,400 +0.61%
2000 192,019,100 +10.69%
2001 192,254,000 +0.12%
2002 193,029,000 +0.4%
2003 194,402,000 +0.71%
2004 199,107,000 +2.42%
2005 211,372,000 +6.16%
2006 212,322,000 +0.45%
2007 213,326,000 +0.47%
2008 213,687,000 +0.17%
2009 214,314,000 +0.29%
2010 216,511,000 +1.03%
2011 217,584,000 +0.5%
2012 218,326,000 +0.34%
2013 221,561,000 +1.48%
2014 222,041,000 +0.22%
2015 219,893,000 -0.97%
2016 215,591,000 -1.96%
2017 215,085,000 -0.23%
2018 210,051,000 -2.34%
2019 209,767,000 -0.14%
2020 224,584,000 +7.06%
2021 254,792,000 +13.45%
2022 255,184,000 +0.15%
2023 280,000,000 +9.72%
2024 277,000,000 -1.07%