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RY Dividend Calculator

Calculate how much dividend income Royal Bank of Canada (RY) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with RY's current 2.51% yield and 4.7% dividend growth rate.

Dividend Yield: 2.51%

Annual Dividend: $6.58 per share

Share Price: $199.05

Payout Ratio: 41.5%

RY DRIP Calculator

Model RY dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 4.7% per year

What If You Invested $1,000 in RY 10 Years Ago?

A $1,000 investment in RY on 2016-09-30 would be worth $4,709.44 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 370.9%.

Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $3,810.89 (281.1% return). Reinvesting dividends added $898.55 in extra value.

Starting share price: $61.96 — Current share price: $197.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RY's current dividend yield?

RY (Royal Bank of Canada) currently has a dividend yield of 2.51%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $251 per year in dividend income before taxes.

How much RY do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?

To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from RY at its current yield of 2.51%, you would need approximately $478,088 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.

Does RY pay monthly dividends?

No, RY pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.

Is RY's dividend safe?

RY's payout ratio is 41.5%, which is generally considered safe. The company retains enough earnings to sustain and potentially grow its dividend.

What is RY's dividend growth rate?

RY's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 4.7% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.

What would $1,000 invested in RY 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in RY on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $4,709.44 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 370.9% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $3,810.89 — meaning DRIP added $898.55 in extra value.

See full dividend history and analysis on the RY dividend page.