RCL Dividend History & Analysis | 1.7% Yield
RCL has a dividend yield of 1.7% and paid 5 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| BKNG NASDAQ Booking Holdings |
137,820 M | 0.85% | 34.73% |
| HTHT NASDAQ Huazhu |
12,445 M | 4.83% | 5.22% |
| SHOT ST Scandic Hotels (publ) |
1,818 M | 2.85% | 7.91% |
| ATAT NASDAQ Atour Lifestyle Holdings |
4,313 M | 2.44% | 7.48% |
| TNL NYSE Travel + Leisure |
4,501 M | 3.37% | 5.29% |
| AC PA Accor S. A. |
12,490 M | 2.96% | 5.06% |
| RCL NYSE Royal Caribbean Cruises |
78,726 M | 1.73% | 6.43% |
| WH NYSE Wyndham Hotels & Resorts |
5,501 M | 2.11% | 2.51% |
| IHG NYSE InterContinental Hotels |
22,743 M | 1.37% | 3.02% |
| MEL MC Melia Hotels |
2,657 M | 1.19% | 2.47% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCL NYSE Royal Caribbean Cruises |
78,726 M | 105.12% | 100.0% |
| MEL MC Melia Hotels |
2,657 M | 36.25% | 100.0% |
| HTHT NASDAQ Huazhu |
12,445 M | 26.58% | 92.9% |
| MAR NASDAQ Marriott International |
96,987 M | 20.22% | 100.0% |
| ATAT NASDAQ Atour Lifestyle Holdings |
4,313 M | 22.88% | 100.0% |
| IHG NYSE InterContinental Hotels |
22,743 M | 21.07% | 100.0% |
| EXPE NASDAQ Expedia |
31,199 M | 18.74% | 100.0% |
| TNL NYSE Travel + Leisure |
4,501 M | 11.94% | 100.0% |
| BKNG NASDAQ Booking Holdings |
137,820 M | 9.68% | 100.0% |
| WH NYSE Wyndham Hotels & Resorts |
5,501 M | 8.42% | 100.0% |
RCL Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 1.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | 2026-06-03 | 2026-07-02 | Quarterly | 1.5 | 0% | 0.52% |
| 2026-03-06 | 2026-03-06 | 2026-04-03 | Quarterly | 1.5 | +50% | 0.55% |
| 2025-12-26 | 2025-12-26 | 2026-01-14 | Quarterly | 1 | 0% | 0.34% |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-10-13 | Quarterly | 1 | +33.3% | 0.31% |
| 2025-06-04 | 2025-06-04 | 2025-07-03 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0% | 0.28% |
| 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 | 0% | 0.23% |
RCL Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, RCL's dividend yield is 1.73%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.00 USD by the current share price of 305.04.
As of July 2026, RCL paid a dividend of 5.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-03 and the payout was 1.5 USD.
RCL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, RCL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-03.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RCL for the next payments are between 1.506 (+0.4%) and 2.021 (+34.7%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.26%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.5 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-03. The next Ex-Dividend date for Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
RCL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 105% per year. Strong growth: RCL's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
RCL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.43%. If you bought RCL's shares at 77.82 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.43% of your original purchase price.
RCL Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Royal Caribbean Cruises has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
RCL's 1.73% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of RCL is 30.3%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
RCL's Overall Dividend Rating is 64.26%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
RCL Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-25 02:39 UTC