Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) Dividend History | 1993-2025
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) pays a dividend of $3.50 per share annually ($1.00 per share for the most recent quarter), giving investors a dividend yield of approximately 0.35% annually (1.23% for the most recent quarter). The company distributes about 6.18% of its earnings annually (38.20% for the most recent quarter) as dividends (payout ratio). The ex-dividend date is Dec 26, 2025.
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Stock Price
$198.3 B
FY, 2022Market cap
$0 B
FY, 2022Dividends
$0
FY, 2022PE Ratio
$198.3 B
FY, 2022Shares Outsanding
$198.3 B
FY, 2022Market Capitalization
$198.3 B
FY, 2022Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s Dividend Trend
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Dividend Yield (TTM)
1.01%
The dividend yield shows how much a company pays in dividends each year relative to its stock price. For example, if a stock is $100 and pays $5 per year in dividends, the yield is 5%.
Dividend (TTM)
$3.50
A dividend is the cash payment per share made by the company to its shareholders every quarter (though frequency can vary by company). It represents a portion of profits returned to investors. Dividends are taxed as income, not as capital gains.
Payout Ratio (TTM)
6.18%
The dividend payout ratio measures how much of a company’s net earnings are paid out as dividends.
Payout Frequency
Quarterly
It refers to how often dividends are distributed.
- Quarterly (most common in the U.S.)
- Semi-annual (common in Europe/Asia)
- Annual (once a year)
Ex-Dividend Date
Dec 26, 2025
- The date when a stock trades without the right to receive the next dividend payment. If you buy the stock on or after this date, you won’t receive the upcoming dividend payment.
- Investors must own the stock before this date to be eligible for the upcoming dividend payment.
- The ex-dividend date for stocks is typically two business days before the record date.
Dividend Payment Date
Jan 14, 2026
The date on which the dividend is actually paid out to shareholders (via cash in a brokerage account or stock issuance).
Continuous Dividend Years
1
Company continued the dividend from 1993 to 2008 and then restarted from 2011 to 2020 and then restarted from 2024 to 2025.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Dividend Dates
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Dividend Amount
The actual cash (or stock) dividend paid per share. Example: If the dividend is $0.25 per share and you own 100 shares, you get $25. |
Period
The time between two dividend payments. For example, if a company pays dividends every three months, the dividend period is one quarter. |
Declaration Date
It’s the date when a company’s board of directors officially announces:
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Pay Date
The date on which the dividend is actually paid out to shareholders (via cash in a brokerage account or stock issuance). |
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Dividend Yield
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s current dividend?
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. currently pays $1.00 per share quarterly ($3.50 per share annually).
What is Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s dividend yield?
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s dividend yield is approximately 0.35% annually.
What is Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s dividend payout ratio?
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. distributes approximately 6.18% of its annual earnings as dividends.
How long has Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. been paying dividends?
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. continued the dividend value from 1993 to 2008 and then restarted from 2011 to 2020 and then restarted from 2024 to 2025.
What is Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s ex-dividend date?
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s ex-dividend date is Dec 26, 2025. The ex-dividend date is the cutoff date to be eligible for the next dividend. You must own Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. stock before this date to receive the upcoming dividend. If you purchase the stock on or after the ex-dividend date, you will not receive the dividend.





