Yield on Cost (YOC): 0.96%
The yield on cost (YOC) is 0.96%.
RGLD Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
0.96%
Yield on Cost for RGLD
RGLD now pays $1.90 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-07-07) | $79.36 | 2.39% |
| 5 years ago(2021-07-15) | $118.09 | 1.61% |
| 3 years ago(2023-07-06) | $113.10 | 1.68% |
| 1 year ago(2025-07-10) | $159.79 | 1.19% |
| Buying today(at $198.78) | $198.78 | 0.96% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 0.96% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 10.0% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
0.96%
In 3 years
1.43%
In 5 years
1.88%
In 10 years
3.69%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD).
Starting Yield
0.96%
Ending YOC
3.97%
Year 15 Dividend
$7.89
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$66.17
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $1.90 | — | 0.96% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $2.09 | +9.96% | 1.05% | $2.09 |
| Year 2 | $2.30 | +9.96% | 1.16% | $4.39 |
| Year 3 | $2.53 | +9.96% | 1.27% | $6.91 |
| Year 4 | $2.78 | +9.96% | 1.40% | $9.69 |
| Year 5 | $3.05 | +9.96% | 1.54% | $12.74 |
| Year 6 | $3.36 | +9.96% | 1.69% | $16.10 |
| Year 7 | $3.69 | +9.96% | 1.86% | $19.80 |
| Year 8 | $4.06 | +9.96% | 2.04% | $23.86 |
| Year 9 | $4.47 | +9.96% | 2.25% | $28.32 |
| Year 10 | $4.91 | +9.96% | 2.47% | $33.23 |
| Year 11 | $5.40 | +9.96% | 2.72% | $38.63 |
| Year 12 | $5.94 | +9.96% | 2.99% | $44.57 |
| Year 13 | $6.53 | +9.96% | 3.28% | $51.10 |
| Year 14 | $7.18 | +9.96% | 3.61% | $58.28 |
| Year 15 | $7.89 | +9.96% | 3.97% | $66.17 |
Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for RGLD stock is 0.96%.
About Royal Gold, Inc.
Royal Gold, Inc. and its subsidiaries engage in the acquisition and oversight of precious metal streams, royalty agreements, and related rights. The company's strategy involves securing these interests or providing capital for projects, whether currently producing or in their development phase, in exchange for future streams or royalty entitlements. Its portfolio primarily encompasses gold, silver, copper, nickel, zinc, lead, and cobalt. As of June 30, 2022, Royal Gold maintained ownership stakes in 185 properties spanning five continents, featuring interests in 41 operating mines and 19 projects under development. These stream and royalty holdings are distributed across various international regions, including the United States, Canada, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Australia, Africa, and Mexico. Royal Gold, Inc. was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Gold
- CEO
- William H. Heissenbuttel