RY ex-dividend date, dividend & yield
Royal Bank Of Canada
RY dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | ≈ Aug 10, 2026 | $1.249 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | ≈ May 7, 2026 | $1.20 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | ≈ Aug 7, 2025 | $1.132 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | ≈ May 8, 2025 | $1.066 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | ≈ Feb 10, 2025 | $1.032 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | ≈ Nov 7, 2024 | $1.026 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | ≈ Aug 8, 2024 | $1.029 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | ≈ May 8, 2024 | $1.01 |
| Jan 24, 2024 | ≈ Feb 7, 2024 | $1.025 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from RY's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is RY's next ex-dividend date?
RY's next ex-dividend date is Oct 26, 2026. To receive that dividend you need to own the shares by the close of Oct 23, 2026, the last business day before the ex-dividend date.
How much is RY's dividend?
RY most recently paid about $1.249 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $2.4459 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is RY's dividend yield?
RY's dividend yield is about 1.27%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $192.76 as of Oct 12, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does RY pay its dividend?
RY pays quarterly. The payment date for the Oct 26, 2026 ex-dividend date hasn't been announced yet; based on RY's usual timing we estimate about Nov 9, 2026.
Has RY grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, RY paid $4.647 per share, which was 13.4% higher than the 4 payments before that ($4.097). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of RY pay?
At the current yield of 1.27%, $10,000 invested in RY would pay roughly $127 a year in dividends, or about $11 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has RY made money for investors over the past year?
Yes. Over the past year RY's share price changed by +33.1%, and including the dividends paid its total return was about +34.8%. Past returns do not predict future returns.
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Data as of Oct 12, 2026. Figures are estimates, can be delayed or wrong, and are not investment advice. Learn more: what is an ex-dividend date?