Royal Bank of Canada Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for Royal Bank of Canada (RY). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

37 years
Metric (FY)2025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989
Dividends per share (FY)$4.33$4.08$3.95$3.83$3.45$3.18$3.07$3.67$2.67$2.43$2.43$2.57$2.47$2.26$2.14$1.94$1.74$1.89$1.71$1.55$1.93$1.55$1.22$0.96$0.89$1.34$1.25$1.19$1.11$0.98$0.85$0.85$0.91$0.97$1.01$1.25$0.93
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A2.79%3.60%3.93%3.49%4.77%3.95%4.07%3.59%4.01%4.23%3.65%3.77%3.98%4.36%3.81%3.58%4.39%3.19%2.83%2.75%3.13%2.77%3.02%3.24%2.70%3.72%3.03%2.52%4.05%5.68%6.48%6.22%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A40.89%37.34%44.07%40.03%55.40%46.85%45.48%46.46%48.02%45.98%47.26%45.73%43.97%62.49%56.17%71.12%59.00%41.48%38.22%43.36%45.96%38.22%39.99%40.29%35.79%42.64%36.29%34.90%39.30%42.39%45.53%172.67%N/AN/AN/AN/A

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-11-24October 27, 252025-10-27$1.10
2025-08-22July 24, 252025-07-24$1.13
2025-05-23April 24, 252025-04-24$1.07
2025-02-24January 27, 252025-01-27$1.03
2024-11-22October 24, 242024-10-24$1.02
2024-08-23July 25, 242024-07-25$1.03
2024-05-24April 24, 242024-04-25$1.01
2024-02-23January 24, 242024-01-25$1.02
2023-11-24October 25, 232023-10-26$0.98
2023-08-24July 25, 232023-07-26$1.02
2023-05-24April 24, 232023-04-25$0.97
2023-02-24January 25, 232023-01-26$0.98
2022-11-24October 25, 222022-10-26$0.94
2022-08-24July 25, 222022-07-26$1.00
2022-05-24April 22, 222022-04-25$0.94
2022-02-24January 25, 222022-01-26$0.95
2021-11-24October 25, 212021-10-26$0.87
2021-08-24July 23, 212021-07-26$0.86
2021-05-21April 21, 212021-04-22$0.87
2021-02-24January 25, 212021-01-26$0.85
2020-11-24October 23, 202020-10-26$0.82
2020-08-24July 24, 202020-07-27$0.80
2020-05-22April 22, 202020-04-23$0.76
2020-02-24January 24, 202020-01-27$0.80
2019-11-22October 23, 192019-10-24$0.80
2019-08-23July 24, 192019-07-25$0.78
2019-05-24April 24, 192019-04-25$0.76
2019-02-22January 23, 192019-01-24$0.73
2018-11-23October 24, 182018-10-25$0.75
2018-08-24July 25, 182018-07-26$0.72
2018-05-24April 24, 182018-04-25$0.73
2018-02-23January 24, 182018-01-25$1.47
2017-11-24October 25, 172017-10-26$0.71
2017-08-24July 24, 172017-07-26$0.69
2017-05-24April 21, 172017-04-25$0.64
2017-02-24January 24, 172017-01-26$0.63
2016-11-24October 24, 162016-10-26$0.62
2016-08-24July 22, 162016-07-26$0.61
2016-05-24April 21, 162016-04-25$0.64
2016-02-24January 22, 162016-01-26$0.56
2015-11-24October 22, 152015-10-26$0.60
2015-08-24July 23, 152015-07-27$0.59
2015-05-22April 21, 152015-04-23$0.63
2015-02-24January 22, 152015-01-26$0.61
2014-11-24October 23, 142014-10-27$0.67
2014-08-22July 22, 142014-07-24$0.66
2014-05-23April 22, 142014-04-24$0.64
2014-02-24January 23, 142014-01-27$0.60
2013-11-22October 22, 132013-10-24$0.65
2013-08-23July 23, 132013-07-25$0.61
2013-05-24April 23, 132013-04-25$0.61
2013-02-22January 22, 132013-01-24$0.60
2012-11-23October 23, 122012-10-25$0.60
2012-08-24July 24, 122012-07-26$0.56
2012-05-24April 23, 122012-04-25$0.57
2012-02-24January 24, 122012-01-26$0.53
2011-11-24October 24, 112011-10-26$0.54
2011-08-24July 22, 112011-07-26$0.57
2011-05-24April 21, 112011-04-26$0.53
2011-02-24January 24, 112011-01-26$0.50
2010-11-24October 22, 102010-10-26$0.49
2010-08-24July 22, 102010-07-26$0.48
2010-05-21April 20, 102010-04-22$0.50
2010-02-24January 22, 102010-01-26$0.47
2009-11-24October 22, 092009-10-26$0.48
2009-08-24July 23, 092009-07-27$0.46
2009-05-22April 21, 092009-04-23$0.40
2009-02-24January 22, 092009-01-26$0.40
2008-11-24October 23, 082008-10-27$0.40
2008-08-22July 22, 082008-07-24$0.50
2008-05-23April 22, 082008-04-24$0.50
2008-02-22January 22, 082008-01-24$0.49
2007-11-23October 23, 072007-10-25$0.52
2007-08-24July 24, 072007-07-26$0.44
2007-05-24April 23, 072007-04-25$0.41
2007-02-23January 23, 072007-01-25$0.34
2006-11-24October 24, 062006-10-26$0.35
2006-08-24July 24, 062006-07-26$0.32
2006-05-24April 21, 062006-04-25$0.32
2006-02-24January 24, 062006-01-26$0.56
2005-11-23October 21, 052005-10-25$0.54
2005-08-24July 22, 052005-07-26$0.50
2005-05-24April 21, 052005-04-25$0.44
2005-02-24January 24, 052005-01-26$0.45
2004-11-24October 22, 042004-10-26$0.42
2004-08-24July 22, 042004-07-26$0.39
2004-05-21April 20, 042004-04-22$0.39
2004-02-24January 22, 042004-01-26$0.35
2003-11-24October 23, 032003-10-27$0.35
2003-08-22July 21, 032003-07-23$0.31
2003-05-23April 21, 032003-04-23$0.30
2003-02-24January 23, 032003-01-27$0.26
2002-11-22October 21, 022002-10-23$0.25
2002-08-23July 22, 022002-07-24$0.25
2002-05-24April 22, 022002-04-24$0.24
2002-02-22January 22, 022002-01-24$0.22
2001-11-23October 22, 012001-10-24$0.23
2001-08-24July 23, 012001-07-25$0.23
2001-05-24April 20, 012001-04-24$0.21
2001-02-23January 22, 012001-01-24$0.22

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Royal Bank of Canada's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Royal Bank of Canada returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Royal Bank of Canada's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Royal Bank of Canada, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Royal Bank of Canada a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Royal Bank of Canada's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Royal Bank of Canada maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Royal Bank of Canada's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Royal Bank of Canada dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Royal Bank of Canada dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.