Royal Caribbean Group

RCL

Royal Caribbean Group is a global cruise line company that operates multiple brands, including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises. Founded in 1968, the company is known for offering premium and luxury vacation experiences on cruise ships worldwide, featuring innovative ships, diverse itineraries, and extensive onboard amenities. It is one of the leading players in the cruise industry, providing leisure travel services to a global customer base.

$285.55 -1.30 (-0.46%)

Dividend Yield 1.23%

Payout Frequency Quarterly

Dividend History

Pay Date	Amount	Ex-Date	Record Date
January 14, 2026	$1.00	2025-12-26	2025-12-26
October 13, 2025	$1.00	2025-09-25	2025-09-25
July 3, 2025	$0.75	2025-06-04	2025-06-04
April 4, 2025	$0.75	2025-03-07	2025-03-07
January 13, 2025	$0.55	2024-12-27	2024-12-27
October 11, 2024	$0.40	2024-09-20	2024-09-20
April 6, 2020	$0.78	2020-03-05	2020-03-06
January 6, 2020	$0.78	2019-12-19	2019-12-20
October 11, 2019	$0.78	2019-09-19	2019-09-20
July 3, 2019	$0.70	2019-06-03	2019-06-04
April 5, 2019	$0.70	2019-03-06	2019-03-07
January 4, 2019	$0.70	2018-12-19	2018-12-20
October 11, 2018	$0.70	2018-09-20	2018-09-21
July 3, 2018	$0.60	2018-06-01	2018-06-04
April 5, 2018	$0.60	2018-03-06	2018-03-07
January 5, 2018	$0.60	2017-12-20	2017-12-21
October 11, 2017	$0.60	2017-09-21	2017-09-22
July 5, 2017	$0.48	2017-05-31	2017-06-02
April 5, 2017	$0.48	2017-03-03	2017-03-07
January 5, 2017	$0.48	2016-12-19	2016-12-21
October 13, 2016	$0.48	2016-09-27	2016-09-29
June 13, 2016	$0.38	2016-05-26	2016-05-31
March 3, 2016	$0.38	2016-02-18	2016-02-22
January 5, 2016	$0.38	2015-12-17	2015-12-21
October 6, 2015	$0.38	2015-09-16	2015-09-18
June 2, 2015	$0.30	2015-05-15	2015-05-19
March 4, 2015	$0.30	2015-02-13	2015-02-18
January 6, 2015	$0.30	2014-12-18	2014-12-22
October 2, 2014	$0.30	2014-09-18	2014-09-22
June 5, 2014	$0.25	2014-05-16	2014-05-20
March 4, 2014	$0.25	2014-02-13	2014-02-18
January 2, 2014	$0.25	2013-12-12	2013-12-16
October 8, 2013	$0.25	2013-09-20	2013-09-24
June 4, 2013	$0.12	2013-05-17	2013-05-21
March 6, 2013	$0.12	2013-02-19	2013-02-21
December 28, 2012	$0.12	2012-12-13	2012-12-17
October 9, 2012	$0.12	2012-09-21	2012-09-25
June 6, 2012	$0.10	2012-05-18	2012-05-22
March 15, 2012	$0.10	2012-02-27	2012-02-29
January 11, 2012	$0.10	2011-12-20	2011-12-22
August 30, 2011	$0.10	2011-08-10	2011-08-12
September 29, 2008	$0.15	2008-09-11	2008-09-15
June 20, 2008	$0.15	2008-06-04	2008-06-06
April 1, 2008	$0.15	2008-03-13	2008-03-17
January 8, 2008	$0.15	2007-12-26	2007-12-28
October 10, 2007	$0.15	2007-09-26	2007-09-28
June 29, 2007	$0.15	2007-06-15	2007-06-19
March 30, 2007	$0.15	2007-02-27	2007-03-01
December 29, 2006	$0.15	2006-12-20	2006-12-22
October 10, 2006	$0.15	2006-09-27	2006-09-29
June 30, 2006	$0.15	2006-06-07	2006-06-09
March 30, 2006	$0.15	2006-02-27	2006-03-01
December 29, 2005	$0.15	2005-12-14	2005-12-16
October 7, 2005	$0.15	2005-09-22	2005-09-26
June 29, 2005	$0.13	2005-06-08	2005-06-10
March 30, 2005	$0.13	2005-02-25	2005-03-01
December 31, 2004	$0.13	2004-12-21	2004-12-23
September 29, 2004	$0.13	2004-09-09	2004-09-13
June 29, 2004	$0.13	2004-05-27	2004-06-01
March 30, 2004	$0.89	2004-02-26	2004-03-01
December 30, 2003	$0.13	2003-12-17	2003-12-19

Dividends Summary

Consistent Payer: Royal Caribbean Group has rewarded shareholders with 61 dividend payments over the past 23 years.
Total Returned Value: Investors who held RCL shares during this period received a total of $22.11 per share in dividend income.
Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $1.00/share was paid 9 days ago, on January 14, 2026.
Yield & Schedule: RCL currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 1.23%.
Dividend Growth: Since 2003, the dividend payout has grown by 669.2%, from $0.13 to $1.00.
Dividend Reliability: RCL has maintained or increased its dividend for 6 consecutive payments.

Company News

Questex’s Vibe Conference Announces 2026 Vibe Vista Award Finalists, Honoring Excellence in the Beverage Industry

GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na • January 19, 2026

Questex's Vibe Conference has announced finalists for the 2026 Vibe Vista Awards, recognizing excellence in on-premise beverage programs across leading hospitality chains, cruise lines, airlines, and hotels. Award winners will be announced at Vibe Conference 2026 in San Diego on February 23-25.

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Hotels, Resorts, & Cruise Lines Market Forecast Report, 2026-2032: Accor, Hilton, Marriott, Carnival, and Royal Caribbean Ramp Up Tech Investments

GlobeNewswire Inc. • Researchandmarkets.Com • January 19, 2026

The global Hotels, Resorts, & Cruise Lines market is projected to grow from $133.11 billion in 2026 to $189.09 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 5.96%. Major industry players are increasing technology investments in digital transformation, sustainability, and guest personalization. However, tariff dynamics and supply chain pressures present operationa...

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Best Stock to Buy Now: Carnival vs. Viking Holdings

The Motley Fool • Will Healy • January 8, 2026

Carnival and Viking Holdings represent two different approaches to the cruise industry. Carnival, the market leader with 42% market share, trades at a low 16 P/E ratio and has recovered from pandemic losses with strong bookings and improving debt management. Viking, a newer luxury-focused competitor with smaller ships and destination-oriented cru...

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These 3 Turnaround Contenders Could Be Set for a Big 2026 Break

Investing.com • Nathan Reiff • January 5, 2026

Three companies are positioned for potential breakout years in 2026: Royal Caribbean Cruises benefits from strong cruise bookings and consumer spending recovery; Take-Two Interactive is poised for growth driven by the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI release in November 2026; and Airbnb is expanding into bundled services despite regulatory ...

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The Secret to Royal Caribbean's Growth in 2026 and Beyond

The Motley Fool • Dan Caplinger • January 4, 2026

Royal Caribbean is positioned for strong growth in 2026 and beyond through its 'Perfecta' strategy, targeting 20% average annual earnings per share growth through 2027. The company plans to expand capacity with new ship builds and develop exclusive destination resorts while maintaining cost discipline and investment-grade ratings.