RCL is Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (Consumer Cyclical). Trading at $264.82. Current dividend yield: 2.26%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $6.00 |
| Current yield | 2.26% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 17, 2026(in 14 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jul 02, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $1.5000 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 35.02% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | — |
| Payout ratio | 31% |
| Market cap | $71.04B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | $1.5000 |
| 2026-06-03 | $1.5000 |
| 2026-03-06 | $1.5000 |
| 2025-12-26 | $1.0000 |
| 2025-09-25 | $1.0000 |
| 2025-06-04 | $0.7500 |
| 2025-03-07 | $0.7500 |
| 2024-12-27 | $0.5500 |
About RCL
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company by revenues, operating 71 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry. Brands the company operates include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The company also has a 50% investment in a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The selection of brands in the portfolio allows Royal to compete on the basis of innovation, quality of ships and service, variety of itineraries, choice of destinations, and price. The company completed the divestiture of its Azamara brand in 2021, plans to launch its new Celebrity River Cruise brand in 2027, and is set to operate eight private destination locations by 2028.
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Frequently asked
What is RCL's dividend yield?
RCL (Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.) currently has a dividend yield of 2.26%, which works out to about $6.00 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is RCL's next ex-dividend date?
RCL's next ex-dividend date is Sep 17, 2026 (in 14 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did RCL last pay a dividend?
RCL's most recent dividend payment date was Jul 02, 2026.
How often does RCL pay dividends?
RCL pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is RCL growing its dividend?
RCL has been growing its dividend at a 35.02% 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-03. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.