1. Royal Bank of Canada increased its quarterly dividend by $0.10. 2. New dividend is $1.64 per share, effective February 24, 2026. 3. Record date for dividend payout is January 26, 2026. 4. Dividend increase reflects the bank's strong financial position. 5. Preference shares dividends also declared with specific amounts stated.
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Why Bullish?
Increasing dividends often signal financial health and confidence in growth, historically leading to positive price movements in the stock market.
How important is it?
The dividend increase indicates Royal Bank's robust financial performance, encouraging investor confidence, especially in a competitive banking environment.
Why Short Term?
Dividend announcements typically have a prompt effect on stock prices, often causing immediate investor interest.
TORONTO, Dec. 3, 2025 /CNW/ - Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) announced today that its board of directors has declared an increase to its quarterly common share dividend of 10 cents, or six per cent, to $1.64 per share, payable on or after February 24, 2026, to common shareholders of record at the close of business on January 26, 2026.
The board also declared a dividend for the following Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, payable on or after February 24, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 26, 2026.
- Series BO Dividend No. 29 of $0.3678125 per share.
The board also declared dividends for the following Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, payable on or after February 24, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 17, 2026.
- Series BT Dividend No. 9 of $21.00 per share.
- Series BU Dividend No. 4 of $37.04 per share.
For further information, please contact:
Investor Contact:
Asim Imran, Investor Relations, asim.imran@rbc.com, 416-955-7804
Media Contact:
Tracy Tong, Financial Communications, tracy.tong@rbc.com, 437-655-1915
SOURCE Royal Bank of Canada
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