RCL Dividend History & Yield
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 (in 8 days) | Oct 8, 2026 | $1.50 | $150.00 | Declared |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (in 98 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $1.50 | $150.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 188 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $1.50 | $150.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 (in 278 days) | Jun 28, 2027 | $1.50 | $150.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RCL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $6.00 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much RCL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 200 | $52,900 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,000 | $264,500 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,000 | $529,000 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.27%. $10,000 in RCL would currently pay about $227 a year ($19 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RCL dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | — | $1.50 | +0.0% |
| Mar 6, 2026 | — | $1.50 | +50.0% |
| Dec 26, 2025 | — | $1.00 | +0.0% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $1.00 | +33.3% |
| Jun 4, 2025 | — | $0.75 | +0.0% |
| Mar 7, 2025 | — | $0.75 | +36.4% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $0.55 | +37.5% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.40 | -48.7% |
| Mar 5, 2020 | — | $0.78 | +0.0% |
| Dec 19, 2019 | — | $0.78 | +0.0% |
| Sep 19, 2019 | — | $0.78 | +11.4% |
| Jun 3, 2019 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Mar 6, 2019 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Dec 19, 2018 | — | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Sep 20, 2018 | — | $0.70 | +16.7% |
| Jun 1, 2018 | — | $0.60 | +0.0% |
| Mar 6, 2018 | — | $0.60 | +0.0% |
| Dec 20, 2017 | — | $0.60 | +0.0% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | — | $0.60 | +25.0% |
| May 31, 2017 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Mar 3, 2017 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Dec 19, 2016 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Sep 27, 2016 | — | $0.48 | +28.0% |
| May 26, 2016 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
RCL dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | Raised 50.0% | $1.00 | $1.50 | Paid |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Raised 33.3% | $0.75 | $1.00 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
RCL scores 5/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. operates as a cruise company worldwide. The company operates cruises under the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises brands, which comprise a range of itineraries. As of December 31, 2025, it operated 69 ships. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical. Industry: Travel Services. First dividend on our records: Aug 26, 1993. 105 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
RCL dividend FAQ
When is RCL's next ex-dividend date?
RCL's next ex-dividend date is Sep 17, 2026 (in 8 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.50 per share, expected on Oct 8, 2026.
How often does RCL pay dividends?
RCL pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.50 per share with an ex-date of Jun 3, 2026.
What is RCL's dividend yield?
RCL's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.89%, based on $5.00 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $264.50. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $6.00 per share, is 2.27%.
How much does RCL pay per share?
RCL pays about $1.50 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $6.00 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $600.00 a year.
Has RCL grown or cut its dividend?
RCL has raised its annual dividend for 1 consecutive year. Over the last year the regular payout changed +104.1%. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of RCL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.27%, you would need about 200 shares of RCL (roughly $52,900 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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