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RCL Dividend History - Royal Caribbean Cruises

Track the latest RCL dividend history: 0.51% Dividend Yield, 4.02% Annual Growth - Explore RCL's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 0.51%
Cash Amount 12m 0.95
Dividend Growth 5y avg 4.02%
Dividend Rating 46.48%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.20%
Payout Ratio 8.0%
Payout Frequency 12m 1
Payout Consistency 74.5%
Total Return 12m: 58.65%
#3 in Group
Total Return 5y: 600.06%
#2 in Group
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Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
RCL 57,594m 0.51% 3.20%
RBW 487m 5.84% 137%
MMB 3,141m 6.31% 16.3%
TNL 3,576m 4.24% 9.51%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
RCL 57,594m 4.02% 46.5%
ATAT 4,209m 73.2% 56.7%
RBW 487m 107% 71.4%
VAC 2,363m 41.6% 73.2%

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RCL Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2024-12-27 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 0.1
2012-02-27 2012-02-29 2012-03-15 Quarterly 0.1
2011-12-20 0.1
2011-08-10 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
2008-03-13 2008-03-17 2008-04-01 Quarterly 0.15

RCL Dividend History - FAQ

Does RCL pay dividends?

Yes, as of March 2025, RCL paid a dividend of 0.95 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-12-27.

What is the Dividend Yield of RCL?

As of March 2025, RCL`s dividend yield is 0.51%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 950K USD by the current share price of 207.90.

How often does RCL pay dividends?

RCL pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months (TTM), RCL has issued 1 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 Rate of RCL?

RCL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.02M% 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 3.20M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Royal Caribbean Cruises five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (950K) divided by the purchase price five years ago (29.70):

What is the Payout Consistency of RCL?

RCL Payout Consistency is 74.5%.
Unstable: Royal Caribbean Cruises has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments.

Does RCL have a good Dividend Yield?

RCL`s 0.51% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of RCL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RCL is 8.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of RCL?

RCL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 46.48%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: RCL Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of RCL`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises are growing at a rate of 4.28% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is 90.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is negatively affected by an increasing number of shares.

Did 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 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%