Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Dividend Yield, Date & History $314.39 -5.72 (-1.79%) Closing price 10/3/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$315.35 +0.95 (+0.30%) As of 05:01 AM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Royal Caribbean Cruises Dividend SummaryDividend Yield1.27%Annual Dividend$4.00Next Dividend Payment Oct. 13 Dividend Increase Track Record 1 YearDividend Payout Ratio 29.99% Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) pays an annual dividend of $4.00 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.27%. The next quarterly payment of $1.00 per share is scheduled for Monday, October 13, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Thursday, September 25. The company currently pays out 29.99% of its earnings and 21.77% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Sign Up View SMS TermsBy entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryRCL Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Royal Caribbean Cruises' dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Royal Caribbean Cruises in Dividend Calculator RCL Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Royal Caribbean Cruises' dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Royal Caribbean Cruises in Dividend Yield Calculator Royal Caribbean Cruises vs. The CompetitionCompare Royal Caribbean Cruises' annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Discretionary and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeRoyal Caribbean CruisesDiscretionary CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$4.00$0.01$1.59Dividend Yield1.27%3.00%3.54%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth0.00%0.00%0.00%Track Record1 year6 years11 yearsRoyal Caribbean Cruises Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings29.99%Based on This Year's Estimate26.85%Based on Next Year's Estimate22.78%Based on Cashflow21.77% Royal Caribbean Cruises Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame Start Date End Date Export to Excel AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date9/10/2025quarterly$1.00+$0.2533.33%1.23%9/25/20259/25/202510/13/20255/6/2025quarterly$0.75 - 1.33%6/4/20257/3/20252/12/2025quarterly$0.75+$0.2036.36%1.17%3/7/20253/7/20254/4/202512/11/2024quarterly$0.55+$0.1537.50%0.9%12/27/202412/27/20241/13/20257/26/2024--$0.40-$0.3848.72%9/20/20249/20/202410/11/2024 Get the Latest News and Ratings for RCL and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Royal Caribbean Cruises and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. This table shows Royal Caribbean Cruises' quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Royal Caribbean Cruises Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Royal Caribbean Cruises' dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Royal Caribbean Cruises is 1.27%. Learn more on RCL's dividend yield history. How much is Royal Caribbean Cruises' annual dividend? The annual dividend for RCL shares is $4.00. Learn more on RCL's annual dividend history. How often does Royal Caribbean Cruises pay dividends? Royal Caribbean Cruises pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is Royal Caribbean Cruises' next dividend payment? Royal Caribbean Cruises' next quarterly dividend payment of $1.00 per share will be made to shareholders on Monday, October 13, 2025. When was Royal Caribbean Cruises' most recent dividend payment? Royal Caribbean Cruises' most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.75 per share was made to shareholders on Thursday, July 3, 2025. When was Royal Caribbean Cruises' most recent ex-dividend date? Royal Caribbean Cruises' most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, September 25, 2025. What track record does Royal Caribbean Cruises have of raising its dividend? Royal Caribbean Cruises has increased its dividend for 1 year. When did Royal Caribbean Cruises last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.25 on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. What is Royal Caribbean Cruises' dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for RCL is: 29.99% based on the trailing year of earnings 26.85% based on this year's estimates 22.78% based on next year's estimates 21.77% based on cash flow Is Royal Caribbean Cruises a good dividend stock? Royal Caribbean Cruises' dividend yield of 1.27% is lower than the average Consumer Discretionary company that issues a dividend. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. Royal Caribbean Cruises' dividend payout ratio of 29.99% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Royal Caribbean Cruises stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation. 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