RCL — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Dividend Grades
vs Consumer Cyclical sector| Metric | RCL | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.61% | 2.48% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 35.02% | 10.79% |
| Payout Ratio | 27.2% | 36.2% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 3 | 14 |
| 1Y Total Return | +24.0% | 6.4% |
Grades compare this stock to Consumer Cyclical sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
268.42%
3-Year Growth
N/A
5-Year Growth
35.02%
10-Year Growth
10.00%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Mar 6, 2026
Last Payment
Apr 3, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | $1.5000 | +50.00% |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $1.0000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $1.0000 | +33.33% |
| Jun 4, 2025 | $0.7500 | 0.00% |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.7500 | +36.36% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.5500 | +37.50% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.4000 | -48.72% |
| Mar 5, 2020 | $0.7800 | 0.00% |
| Dec 19, 2019 | $0.7800 | 0.00% |
| Sep 19, 2019 | $0.7800 | +11.43% |
| Jun 3, 2019 | $0.7000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 6, 2019 | $0.7000 | 0.00% |
| Dec 19, 2018 | $0.7000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 20, 2018 | $0.7000 | +16.67% |
| Jun 1, 2018 | $0.6000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 6, 2018 | $0.6000 | 0.00% |
| Dec 20, 2017 | $0.6000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | $0.6000 | +25.00% |
| May 31, 2017 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Mar 3, 2017 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
27.2%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
94.2%
HighFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $2.71 | $1.20B |
| Q2 2025 | $4.45 | $910.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $5.79 | -$989.00M |
| Q4 2025 | $2.78 | $116.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. pay a dividend?
Yes, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 1.61%.
What is RCL's dividend yield?
RCL's current dividend yield is 1.61%. The annual dividend is $4.25.
When is RCL's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for RCL has not been announced yet.
How many years has Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. increased its dividend?
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.