RY is Royal Bank of Canada (Financial Services). Trading at $204.23. Current dividend yield: 3.44%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $7.04 |
| Current yield | 3.44% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Oct 27, 2026(in 58 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $1.7600 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 7.08% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 6.79% |
| Payout ratio | 42% |
| Market cap | $282.74B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | $1.7600 |
| 2026-07-27 | $1.7600 |
| 2026-04-23 | $1.6400 |
| 2026-01-26 | $1.6400 |
| 2025-10-27 | $1.5400 |
| 2025-07-24 | $1.5400 |
| 2025-04-24 | $1.4800 |
| 2025-01-27 | $1.4800 |
About RY
Royal Bank of Canada is one of the two largest banks in Canada, with around CAD 2.4 trillion in assets at the end of April 2026. It is a diversified financial services company, offering personal and commercial banking, wealth management, insurance, corporate banking, and capital markets services. The bank is concentrated in Canada and has dominant market shares. RBC also has wealth and capital market businesses in the US, UK, and other countries. RBC is a top 15 investment bank globally.
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Frequently asked
What is RY's dividend yield?
RY (Royal Bank of Canada) currently has a dividend yield of 3.44%, which works out to about $7.04 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is RY's next ex-dividend date?
RY's next ex-dividend date is Oct 27, 2026 (in 58 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did RY last pay a dividend?
RY's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 24, 2026.
How often does RY pay dividends?
RY pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is RY growing its dividend?
RY has been growing its dividend at a 6.79% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-08-30. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.