Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) Dividend History and Yield
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) paid $5.00 per share over the trailing twelve months, equal to a trailing twelve month (TTM) dividend yield of 1.56%. Its record includes variable payments, a flat dividend policy. The history below summarizes split-adjusted payments and the public dividend record available to investors.
Dividend Facts
- TTM Dividend Yield: 1.56%
- Annual Dividend (TTM): $5.00
- Frequency: Variable
- Dividend Policy: Flat
- Paying Since: 1993
- Last Ex-Dividend Date: Jun 3, 2026 $1.5
- Payment Date: Jul 2, 2026
Annual Dividends Per Share
| Year | Dividend Per Share | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | $3 | N/A |
| 2025 | $3.5 | +268.4% |
| 2024 | $0.95 | N/A |
| 2023 | $0 | N/A |
| 2022 | $0 | N/A |
| 2021 | $0 | N/A |
| 2020 | $0.78 | -73.6% |
| 2019 | $2.96 | +13.8% |
| 2018 | $2.6 | +20.4% |
| 2017 | $2.16 | +26.3% |
| 2016 | $1.71 | +26.7% |
| 2015 | $1.35 | +22.7% |
| 2014 | $1.1 | +48.6% |
| 2013 | $0.74 | +68.2% |
| 2012 | $0.44 | +120.0% |
| 2011 | $0.2 | N/A |
| 2010 | $0 | N/A |
Dividend Payment History
All payment amounts below are split-adjusted.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 | $1.5 | Quarterly |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Apr 3, 2026 | $1.5 | Quarterly |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 | $1 | Quarterly |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | $1 | Quarterly |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.75 | Quarterly |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 | $0.75 | Quarterly |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Jan 13, 2025 | $0.55 | Quarterly |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 | $0.4 | Quarterly |
| Mar 5, 2020 | Apr 6, 2020 | $0.78 | Quarterly |
| Dec 19, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 | $0.78 | Quarterly |
| Sep 19, 2019 | Oct 11, 2019 | $0.78 | Quarterly |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Jul 3, 2019 | $0.7 | Quarterly |
| Mar 6, 2019 | Apr 5, 2019 | $0.7 | Quarterly |
| Dec 19, 2018 | Jan 4, 2019 | $0.7 | Quarterly |
| Sep 20, 2018 | Oct 11, 2018 | $0.7 | Quarterly |
| Jun 1, 2018 | Jul 3, 2018 | $0.6 | Quarterly |
| Mar 6, 2018 | Apr 5, 2018 | $0.6 | Quarterly |
| Dec 20, 2017 | Jan 5, 2018 | $0.6 | Quarterly |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Oct 11, 2017 | $0.6 | Quarterly |
| May 31, 2017 | Jul 5, 2017 | $0.48 | Quarterly |
| Mar 3, 2017 | Apr 5, 2017 | $0.48 | Quarterly |
| Dec 19, 2016 | Jan 5, 2017 | $0.48 | Quarterly |
| Sep 27, 2016 | Oct 13, 2016 | $0.48 | Quarterly |
| May 26, 2016 | Jun 13, 2016 | $0.375 | Quarterly |
| Feb 18, 2016 | Mar 3, 2016 | $0.375 | Quarterly |
| Dec 17, 2015 | Jan 5, 2016 | $0.375 | Quarterly |
| Sep 16, 2015 | Oct 6, 2015 | $0.375 | Quarterly |
| May 15, 2015 | Jun 2, 2015 | $0.3 | Quarterly |
| Feb 13, 2015 | Mar 4, 2015 | $0.3 | Quarterly |
| Dec 18, 2014 | Jan 6, 2015 | $0.3 | Quarterly |
| Sep 18, 2014 | Oct 2, 2014 | $0.3 | Quarterly |
| May 16, 2014 | Jun 5, 2014 | $0.25 | Quarterly |
| Feb 13, 2014 | Mar 4, 2014 | $0.25 | Quarterly |
| Dec 12, 2013 | Jan 2, 2014 | $0.25 | Quarterly |
| Sep 20, 2013 | Oct 8, 2013 | $0.25 | Quarterly |
| May 17, 2013 | Jun 4, 2013 | $0.12 | Quarterly |
| Feb 19, 2013 | Mar 6, 2013 | $0.12 | Quarterly |
| Dec 13, 2012 | Dec 28, 2012 | $0.12 | Quarterly |
| Sep 21, 2012 | Oct 9, 2012 | $0.12 | Quarterly |
| May 18, 2012 | Jun 6, 2012 | $0.1 | Quarterly |
| Feb 27, 2012 | Mar 15, 2012 | $0.1 | Quarterly |
| Dec 20, 2011 | Jan 11, 2012 | $0.1 | Annual |
| Aug 10, 2011 | Aug 30, 2011 | $0.1 | Annual |
| Sep 11, 2008 | Sep 29, 2008 | $0.15 | Quarterly |
| Jun 4, 2008 | Jun 20, 2008 | $0.15 | Quarterly |
| Mar 13, 2008 | Apr 1, 2008 | $0.15 | Quarterly |
| Dec 26, 2007 | Jan 8, 2008 | $0.15 | Quarterly |
| Sep 26, 2007 | Oct 10, 2007 | $0.15 | Quarterly |
| Jun 15, 2007 | Jun 29, 2007 | $0.15 | Quarterly |
| Feb 27, 2007 | Mar 30, 2007 | $0.15 | Quarterly |
| Dec 20, 2006 | Dec 29, 2006 | $0.15 | Quarterly |
| Sep 27, 2006 | Oct 10, 2006 | $0.15 | Quarterly |
| Jun 7, 2006 | Jun 30, 2006 | $0.15 | Quarterly |
| Feb 27, 2006 | Mar 30, 2006 | $0.15 | Quarterly |
| Dec 14, 2005 | Dec 29, 2005 | $0.15 | Quarterly |
| Sep 22, 2005 | Oct 7, 2005 | $0.15 | Quarterly |
| Jun 8, 2005 | Jun 29, 2005 | $0.13 | Quarterly |
| Feb 25, 2005 | Mar 30, 2005 | $0.13 | Quarterly |
| Dec 21, 2004 | Dec 31, 2004 | $0.13 | Quarterly |
| Sep 9, 2004 | Sep 29, 2004 | $0.13 | Quarterly |
| May 27, 2004 | Jun 29, 2004 | $0.13 | Quarterly |
| Feb 26, 2004 | N/A | $0.13 | N/A |
| Dec 17, 2003 | Dec 30, 2003 | $0.13 | 0 |
| Sep 24, 2003 | N/A | $0.13 | N/A |
| Jun 2, 2003 | N/A | $0.13 | N/A |
| Feb 27, 2003 | N/A | $0.13 | N/A |
| Dec 11, 2002 | N/A | $0.13 | N/A |
| Sep 13, 2002 | N/A | $0.13 | N/A |
| Jun 3, 2002 | N/A | $0.13 | N/A |
| Mar 14, 2002 | N/A | $0.13 | N/A |
| Dec 13, 2001 | N/A | $0.13 | N/A |
| Sep 17, 2001 | N/A | $0.13 | N/A |
| Jun 4, 2001 | N/A | $0.13 | N/A |
| Feb 27, 2001 | N/A | $0.13 | N/A |
| Dec 15, 2000 | N/A | $0.13 | N/A |
| Sep 14, 2000 | N/A | $0.13 | N/A |
| Jun 5, 2000 | N/A | $0.11 | N/A |
| Feb 28, 2000 | N/A | $0.11 | N/A |
| Dec 1, 1999 | N/A | $0.11 | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does RCL pay dividends?
Yes. RCL's latest recorded dividend was $1.5 per share with an ex-dividend date of Jun 3, 2026.
What is RCL's dividend yield?
RCL's trailing twelve month (TTM) dividend yield is 1.56%.
How often does RCL pay dividends?
RCL has a variable dividend payment schedule.
When was RCL's last ex-dividend date?
RCL's most recent ex-dividend date was Jun 3, 2026.
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