Royal Bank of Canada (RY) dividend: yield, payout and ex-dividend date
Royal Bank of Canada (RY) has a dividend yield of 2.5% on the latest price of C$283.93, based on an annual dividend of C$7.04 per share. The most recent ex-dividend date is October 26, 2026. Payout: 42%.
Status: data updated automatically, last updated October 30, 2026 · Sources: EODHD and the ATLAS model
RY dividend at a glance
| Dividend yield (annual dividend ÷ price) | 2.48% |
|---|---|
| Annual dividend per share | C$7.04 |
| Payout (share of earnings paid out) | 42% |
| Latest ex-dividend date | October 26, 2026 |
| Latest price | C$283.93 (close of October 30, 2026) |
| Price / earnings (P/E) | 17.7 |
Dividend, payout and ex-dividend date are provider (EODHD) data stored by ATLAS. Yield is calculated from the annual dividend and the latest price, so it moves with the price. The actual amount is set by the company.
Next earnings report
Royal Bank of Canada has its report on file for December 3, 2026 (period ending October 31, 2026), with estimated EPS of 4.15. See also the TSX earnings calendar.
Price distribution at 12 months, ATLAS model
The ATLAS model puts a 67% probability on the price being above today’s level in 12 months, and 12% on a fall of more than 10%. These figures exclude dividends and are not a forecast. See the RY price target and fair value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RY dividend yield?
On data stored by ATLAS (EODHD), Royal Bank of Canada has a yield of 2.5% (C$7.04 per share a year against a price of C$283.93). It changes with the share price and is not a promise: the company decides each payment.
When is the RY ex-dividend date?
The most recent ex-dividend date is October 26, 2026. Holders before that date kept the right to that dividend.
What does the RY payout mean?
Royal Bank of Canada’s payout is 42%. Of every 100 of earnings per share, about 42 is paid as dividend.
When does Royal Bank of Canada report next?
Date on file: December 3, 2026, period ending October 31, 2026, estimated EPS 4.15. Companies often update dividend plans when they report.
Do the yields on this page include tax?
No. Yields are the cash dividend divided by the share price, before tax. Dividends from Canadian companies can qualify for the dividend tax credit when held outside registered accounts, but ATLAS does not show tax treatment, so check the current rules with the Canada Revenue Agency or a tax professional.
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