RY Dividend History - Royal Bank of Canada

Track the latest RY dividend history: 3.58% Dividend Yield, 5.25% Annual Growth - Explore RY's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 3.58%
Cash Amount 12m 4.12
Dividend Growth 5y avg 5.25%
Dividend Rating 69.01%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.18%
Payout Ratio 34.1%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 99.3%
Total Return 12m: 26.22%
#1 in Group
Total Return 5y: 78.24%
#1 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Banks

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
RY 168,778m 3.58% 6.18%
AVAL 3,172m 5.27% 3.09%
BAP 14,598m 2.18% 2.29%
BBD 20,531m 8.90% 4.60%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
RY 168,778m 5.25% 69.0%
AVAL 3,172m -15.5% 20.6%
BAP 14,598m -15.3% 15.9%
BBD 20,531m 1.49% 57.2%

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

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-01-27 2025-01-27 2025-02-24 Quarterly 1.0545 2.8% 0.87%
2024-10-24 2024-10-24 2024-11-22 Quarterly 1.0255 -0.4% 0.83%
2024-07-25 2024-07-25 2024-08-23 Quarterly 1.0298 2% 0.95%
2024-04-24 2024-04-25 2024-05-24 Quarterly 1.0096 -1.4% 1.02%
2024-01-24 2024-01-25 2024-02-23 Quarterly 1.0236 2.8% 1.04%
2023-10-25 2023-10-26 2023-11-24 Quarterly 0.9959 -2.8% 1.27%
2023-07-25 2023-07-26 2023-08-24 Quarterly 1.0245 5.1% 1.03%
2023-04-24 2023-04-25 2023-05-24 Quarterly 0.975 -0.8% 0.98%
2023-01-25 2023-01-26 2023-02-24 Quarterly 0.9832 1.1% 0.98%
2022-10-25 2022-10-26 2022-11-24 Quarterly 0.9723 -2.5% 1.09%
2022-07-25 2022-07-26 2022-08-24 Quarterly 0.9972 3.9% 1.04%
2022-04-22 2022-04-25 2022-05-24 Quarterly 0.9598 1.3% 0.89%
2022-01-25 2022-01-26 2022-02-24 Quarterly 0.9476 8.4% 0.85%
2021-10-25 2021-10-26 2021-11-24 Quarterly 0.8742 -2.1% 0.82%
2021-07-23 2021-07-26 2021-08-24 Quarterly 0.8928 3.2% 0.9%
2021-04-21 2021-04-22 2021-05-21 Quarterly 0.8651 1.9% 0.95%
2021-01-25 2021-01-26 2021-02-24 Quarterly 0.8493 3.4% 1.02%
2020-10-23 2020-10-26 2020-11-24 Quarterly 0.8213 4.6% 1.11%
2020-07-24 2020-07-27 2020-08-24 Quarterly 0.7854 3.3% 1.12%
2020-04-22 2020-04-23 2020-05-22 Quarterly 0.7605 -4.8% 1.28%
2020-01-24 2020-01-27 2020-02-24 Quarterly 0.7987 -0.4%
2019-10-23 2019-10-24 2019-11-22 Quarterly 0.8021 3.3%
2019-07-24 2019-07-25 2019-08-23 Quarterly 0.7768 2.7%
2019-04-24 2019-04-25 2019-05-24 Quarterly 0.7565 3.1%
2019-01-23 2019-01-24 2019-02-22 Quarterly 0.7338 -2.6%
2018-10-24 2018-10-25 2018-11-23 Quarterly 0.7532 5.2%
2018-07-25 2018-07-26 2018-08-24 Quarterly 0.7163 -2.3%
2018-04-24 2018-04-25 2018-05-24 Quarterly 0.7328 -0.6%
2018-01-24 2018-01-25 2018-02-23 Quarterly 0.737 3.6%
2017-10-25 2017-10-26 2017-11-24 Quarterly 0.7117 2.3%
2017-07-24 2017-07-26 2017-08-24 Quarterly 0.6957 8.1%
2017-04-21 2017-04-25 2017-05-24 Quarterly 0.6437 2.1%
2017-01-24 2017-01-26 2017-02-24 Quarterly 0.6307 1.5%
2016-10-24 2016-10-26 2016-11-24 Quarterly 0.6216 1.1%
2016-07-22 2016-07-26 2016-08-24 Quarterly 0.6151 -3.5%
2016-04-21 2016-04-25 2016-05-24 Quarterly 0.6373 14%
2016-01-22 2016-01-26 2016-02-24 Quarterly 0.559 -7.2%
2015-10-22 2015-10-26 2015-11-24 Quarterly 0.6026 1.7%
2015-07-23 2015-07-27 2015-08-24 Quarterly 0.5926 -5.6%
2015-04-21 2015-04-23 2015-05-22 Quarterly 0.6274

RY Dividend History - FAQ

Does RY pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, RY paid a dividend of 4.12 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-01-27.

What is the Dividend Yield of RY?

As of February 2025, RY`s dividend yield is 3.58%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.12 USD by the current share price of 118.88.

How often does RY pay dividends?

RY pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), RY has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RY?

The next ex-dividend date for Royal Bank of Canada (RY) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of RY?

RY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.25% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of RY?

RY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.18%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Royal Bank of Canada five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (4.12) divided by the purchase price five years ago (66.70):

What is the Payout Consistency of RY?

RY Payout Consistency is 99.3%.
Highly consistent: Royal Bank of Canada has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does RY have a good Dividend Yield?

RY`s 3.58% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of RY?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RY is 34.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of RY?

RY`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.01%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: RY Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of RY`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Royal Bank of Canada are shrinking at a rate of -0.15% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -60.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did Royal Bank of Canada ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2006-04-07 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 (Mill.) Growth Rate
1994 1466765700
1995 1453319300 -0.92%
1996 1233220000 -15.14%
1997 1317634000 +6.85%
1998 1225821600 -6.97%
1999 1245113800 +1.57%
2000 1204988000 -3.22%
2001 1316592000 +9.26%
2002 1332012000 +1.17%
2003 1321620000 -0.78%
2004 1292038000 -2.24%
2005 1286204000 -0.45%
2006 1279300000 -0.54%
2007 1272913000 -0.5%
2008 1323293000 +3.96%
2009 1408687000 +6.45%
2010 1421777000 +0.93%
2011 1435131000 +0.94%
2012 1445489000 +0.72%
2013 1462728000 +1.19%
2014 1449342000 -0.92%
2015 1449509000 +0.01%
2016 1484262000 +2.4%
2017 1464916000 -1.3%
2018 1446514000 -1.26%
2019 1438257000 -0.57%
2020 1426466000 -0.82%
2021 1424614000 -0.13%
2022 1388548000 -2.53%
2023 1400689700 +0.87%
2024 1416149000 +1.1%