STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
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Forward Annual Dividend Rate
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Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
N/A
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
1.1%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Jan 14, 2026
Ex-dividend Date
Dec 26, 2025
N/A %
6.18
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | 1 | Dec 26, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | 1 | Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 |
| May 06, 2025 | 0.75 | Jun 04, 2025 | Jun 04, 2025 | Jul 03, 2025 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 0.75 | Mar 07, 2025 | Mar 07, 2025 | Apr 04, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 0.55 | Dec 27, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2020 | 0.78 | Mar 05, 2020 | Mar 06, 2020 | Apr 06, 2020 |
| Dec 05, 2019 | 0.78 | Dec 19, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | Jan 06, 2020 |
| Sep 06, 2019 | 0.78 | Sep 19, 2019 | Sep 20, 2019 | Oct 11, 2019 |
| May 10, 2019 | 0.7 | Jun 03, 2019 | Jun 04, 2019 | Jul 03, 2019 |
| Feb 13, 2019 | 0.7 | Mar 06, 2019 | Mar 07, 2019 | Apr 05, 2019 |
| Dec 04, 2018 | 0.7 | Dec 19, 2018 | Dec 20, 2018 | Jan 04, 2019 |
| Sep 06, 2018 | 0.7 | Sep 20, 2018 | Sep 21, 2018 | Oct 11, 2018 |
| May 09, 2018 | 0.6 | Jun 01, 2018 | Jun 04, 2018 | Jul 03, 2018 |
| Feb 13, 2018 | 0.6 | Mar 06, 2018 | Mar 07, 2018 | Apr 05, 2018 |
| Dec 05, 2017 | 0.6 | Dec 20, 2017 | Dec 21, 2017 | Jan 05, 2018 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 03, 1998 | 2:1 | -0.66% | -5.03% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is RCL's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. RCL's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is N/A.
When did RCL last pay a dividend?
RCL last paid dividends on 2026-01-14, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-12-26.
When was the last time RCL stock split?
RCL stock split took place on 03-08-1998.
How did RCL's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Aug 3, 1998, when Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 RCL share(s).