Dividend payment history · 2026
RY Royal Bank of Canada
100 dividend payments since 2000 — 27 consecutive years paying. 5-year CAGR: 8.3%.
RY dividend history by year
| Year | Annual total | YoY change | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.2000 | -62.8% | 1 |
| 2025 | $3.2300 | -21.0% | 3 |
| 2024 | $4.0900 | +3.0% | 4 |
| 2023 | $3.9710 | +3.7% | 4 |
| 2022 | $3.8290 | +11.3% | 4 |
| 2021 | $3.4390 | +7.9% | 4 |
| 2020 | $3.1870 | +3.7% | 4 |
| 2019 | $3.0720 | +4.9% | 4 |
| 2018 | $2.9280 | +48.9% | 4 |
| 2017 | $1.9670 | -19.3% | 3 |
| 2016 | $2.4360 | +0.2% | 4 |
| 2015 | $2.4300 | -5.7% | 4 |
| 2014 | $2.5780 | +4.0% | 4 |
| 2013 | $2.4800 | +9.0% | 4 |
| 2012 | $2.2750 | +7.2% | 4 |
| 2011 | $2.1220 | +9.8% | 4 |
| 2010 | $1.9320 | +11.7% | 4 |
| 2009 | $1.7290 | -8.3% | 4 |
| 2008 | $1.8850 | +10.7% | 4 |
| 2007 | $1.7030 | +33.8% | 4 |
| 2006 | $1.2725 | +13.1% | 4 |
| 2005 | $1.1250 | +11.4% | 4 |
| 2004 | $1.0100 | +17.4% | 4 |
| 2003 | $0.8600 | +13.2% | 4 |
| 2002 | $0.7600 | +10.1% | 4 |
| 2001 | $0.6900 | +360.0% | 4 |
| 2000 | $0.1500 | — | 1 |
Complete RY dividend payment history
| Ex-date | Amount / share | Pay date | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | $1.2000 | May 22, 2026 | +12.6% |
| Jul 24, 2025 | $1.1320 | — | +10.0% |
| Apr 24, 2025 | $1.0660 | — | +5.5% |
| Jan 27, 2025 | $1.0320 | — | +0.7% |
| Oct 24, 2024 | $1.0260 | — | +4.4% |
| Jul 25, 2024 | $1.0290 | — | +0.4% |
| Apr 24, 2024 | $1.0100 | — | +3.6% |
| Jan 24, 2024 | $1.0250 | — | +3.7% |
| Oct 25, 2023 | $0.9830 | — | +5.2% |
| Jul 25, 2023 | $1.0250 | — | +3.4% |
| Apr 24, 2023 | $0.9750 | — | +2.2% |
| Jan 25, 2023 | $0.9880 | — | +4.0% |
| Oct 25, 2022 | $0.9340 | — | +6.9% |
| Jul 25, 2022 | $0.9910 | — | +15.2% |
| Apr 22, 2022 | $0.9540 | — | +11.3% |
| Jan 25, 2022 | $0.9500 | — | +12.0% |
| Oct 25, 2021 | $0.8740 | — | +6.3% |
| Jul 23, 2021 | $0.8600 | — | +6.8% |
| Apr 21, 2021 | $0.8570 | — | +12.8% |
| Jan 25, 2021 | $0.8480 | — | +6.0% |
| Oct 23, 2020 | $0.8220 | — | +2.5% |
| Jul 24, 2020 | $0.8050 | — | +3.7% |
| Apr 22, 2020 | $0.7600 | — | +0.0% |
| Jan 24, 2020 | $0.8000 | — | +9.0% |
| Oct 23, 2019 | $0.8020 | — | +7.1% |
| Jul 24, 2019 | $0.7760 | — | +8.7% |
| Apr 24, 2019 | $0.7600 | — | +3.8% |
| Jan 23, 2019 | $0.7340 | — | +0.1% |
| Oct 24, 2018 | $0.7490 | — | — |
| Jul 25, 2018 | $0.7140 | — | +2.9% |
| Apr 24, 2018 | $0.7320 | — | +13.3% |
| Jan 24, 2018 | $0.7330 | — | +16.9% |
| Jul 24, 2017 | $0.6940 | — | +12.1% |
| Apr 21, 2017 | $0.6460 | — | +0.9% |
| Jan 24, 2017 | $0.6270 | — | +13.2% |
| Oct 24, 2016 | $0.6230 | — | +3.7% |
| Jul 22, 2016 | $0.6190 | — | +4.7% |
| Apr 21, 2016 | $0.6400 | — | +1.6% |
| Jan 22, 2016 | $0.5540 | — | -8.9% |
| Oct 22, 2015 | $0.6010 | — | -9.9% |
| Jul 23, 2015 | $0.5910 | — | -10.6% |
| Apr 21, 2015 | $0.6300 | — | -2.3% |
| Jan 22, 2015 | $0.6080 | — | +0.5% |
| Oct 23, 2014 | $0.6670 | — | +2.6% |
| Jul 22, 2014 | $0.6610 | — | +8.4% |
| Apr 22, 2014 | $0.6450 | — | +4.9% |
| Jan 23, 2014 | $0.6050 | — | +0.0% |
| Oct 22, 2013 | $0.6500 | — | +7.6% |
| Jul 23, 2013 | $0.6100 | — | +8.7% |
| Apr 23, 2013 | $0.6150 | — | +7.0% |
| Jan 22, 2013 | $0.6050 | — | +13.1% |
| Oct 23, 2012 | $0.6040 | — | +13.1% |
| Jul 24, 2012 | $0.5610 | — | -1.9% |
| Apr 23, 2012 | $0.5750 | — | +11.9% |
| Jan 24, 2012 | $0.5350 | — | +6.6% |
| Oct 24, 2011 | $0.5340 | — | +8.8% |
| Jul 22, 2011 | $0.5720 | — | +18.7% |
| Apr 21, 2011 | $0.5140 | — | +6.4% |
| Jan 24, 2011 | $0.5020 | — | +5.5% |
| Oct 22, 2010 | $0.4910 | — | +3.6% |
| Jul 22, 2010 | $0.4820 | — | +6.6% |
| Apr 20, 2010 | $0.4830 | — | +18.7% |
| Jan 22, 2010 | $0.4760 | — | +20.2% |
| Oct 22, 2009 | $0.4740 | — | +18.2% |
| Jul 23, 2009 | $0.4520 | — | -9.2% |
| Apr 21, 2009 | $0.4070 | — | -17.9% |
| Jan 22, 2009 | $0.3960 | — | -19.2% |
| Oct 23, 2008 | $0.4010 | — | -22.6% |
| Jul 22, 2008 | $0.4980 | — | +13.4% |
| Apr 22, 2008 | $0.4960 | — | +22.5% |
| Jan 22, 2008 | $0.4900 | — | +43.7% |
| Oct 23, 2007 | $0.5180 | — | +45.5% |
| Jul 24, 2007 | $0.4390 | — | +36.8% |
| Apr 23, 2007 | $0.4050 | — | +27.4% |
| Jan 23, 2007 | $0.3410 | — | +22.9% |
| Oct 24, 2006 | $0.3560 | — | +31.9% |
| Jul 24, 2006 | $0.3210 | — | +5.2% |
| Apr 21, 2006 | $0.3180 | — | +15.6% |
| Jan 24, 2006 | $0.2775 | — | +0.9% |
| Oct 21, 2005 | $0.2700 | — | +3.8% |
| Jul 22, 2005 | $0.3050 | — | +17.3% |
| Apr 21, 2005 | $0.2750 | — | +5.8% |
| Jan 24, 2005 | $0.2750 | — | +19.6% |
| Oct 22, 2004 | $0.2600 | — | +13.0% |
| Jul 22, 2004 | $0.2600 | — | +20.9% |
| Apr 20, 2004 | $0.2600 | — | +20.9% |
| Jan 22, 2004 | $0.2300 | — | +15.0% |
| Oct 23, 2003 | $0.2300 | — | +15.0% |
| Jul 21, 2003 | $0.2150 | — | +13.2% |
| Apr 21, 2003 | $0.2150 | — | +13.2% |
| Jan 23, 2003 | $0.2000 | — | +11.1% |
| Oct 21, 2002 | $0.2000 | — | +11.1% |
| Jul 22, 2002 | $0.1900 | — | +5.6% |
| Apr 22, 2002 | $0.1900 | — | +15.2% |
| Jan 22, 2002 | $0.1800 | — | +9.1% |
| Oct 22, 2001 | $0.1800 | — | +20.0% |
| Jul 23, 2001 | $0.1800 | — | — |
| Apr 20, 2001 | $0.1650 | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2001 | $0.1650 | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2000 | $0.1500 | — | — |
Showing up to 100 most recent payments. Ex-dividend date determines record for dividend eligibility. YoY change compares to same-period prior year (±45 day window).
Frequently asked questions
Has RY ever cut its dividend?
Yes — based on our records, RY has had at least one year where total dividend payments declined by more than 5% versus the prior year. Check the year-by-year table above for the specific year.
What is RY's 5-year dividend CAGR?
RY's 5-year dividend CAGR (compound annual growth rate of annual dividend totals) is approximately 8.3%. This compares the most recent full year's dividend total to the annual total 5 years prior.
How often does RY pay dividends?
Based on recent payment patterns, RY pays dividends approximately semi-annual. The payment schedule can change at the fund or board's discretion.
What is RY's latest dividend per share?
RY's most recent dividend was $1.2000 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Apr 23, 2026 and a pay date of May 22, 2026.
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