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RGLD·Royal Gold, Inc.

$224.84
-8.68 (-3.72%)
After Hours
High
$230.96
Open
$228.52
Market Cap
19.67B
52W High
$309.00
Low
$223.02
P. Close
$224.84
P/E
26.65
52W Low
$167.84
Fwd P/E
18.17
DailyIQ Est.
$325.30
Inst. Ownership
50.2%
Short Interest
2.62%
Days to Cover
3.0
Div. Yield
0.82%
Next Ex-Div
~Jan 1
Div. Growth
21+ yrs
Technical Score (1D)
73
BULLISH
News Sentiment
60
BULLISH
On Oct 13, Royal Gold (NASDAQ:RGLD) was reported to have met a dividend quality screen, earning a 7 out of 10 rating. The assessment noted that the company’s profitability remains robust, which supports sustainable payout levels. Analysts highlighted that while health risks were identified, they were considered manageable and unlikely to impact dividend stability. The rating signals confidence in RGLD’s income potential for investors seeking reliable dividends. No other developments were reported for the company on that date.
LOW TARGET
$222 -1.3%
1 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$311 +38.2%
11 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$380 +69.0%
10 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$222.00 - $380.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
5/12/3/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$325.30 (+44.7%)
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Gold
Exchange
NMS
Country
United States
Symbol
RGLD
Description
Royal Gold, Inc. is a leading player in the precious metals sector, specializing in the acquisition and management of royalty and stream interests. The company's core business revolves around providing upfront financing to mining projects in various stages, from exploration to production, in exchange for rights to future metal output. This strategic approach allows Royal Gold to secure interests in a diverse portfolio of metals, including gold, silver, and other valuable resources. With a global presence, the company's operations span across the United States, Canada, and several other international locations like Chile and Australia. Established in 1981 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Royal Gold offers investors exposure to the mining industry through a unique business model focused on long-term value creation.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
10,727 shares
$2.7M
Heissenbuttel William HolmesPresident & CEO
Sell41 shares2026-10-05
Heissenbuttel William HolmesPresident & CEO
Sell983 shares2026-10-05
Heissenbuttel William HolmesPresident & CEO
Sell841 shares2026-10-05
Heissenbuttel William HolmesPresident & CEO
Sell280 shares2026-10-05
Heissenbuttel William HolmesPresident & CEO
Sell160 shares2026-10-05
91/ 100
Strong bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Gross Margin
69.3%
Net Margin
45.2%
Revenue CAGR
14.7%
Current Ratio
3.12x
Debt / Equity
0.13x
Return on Equity
6.5%
Earnings Summary
Royal Gold, Inc. is a leading player in the precious metals sector, specializing in the acquisition and management of royalty and stream interests that provide upfront financing to mining projects in exchange for future metal output. The company operates globally, with a diversified portfolio across gold, silver, and other resources, positioning it within the broader Basic Materials industry. In Q4 2024, Royal Gold reported EPS of $1.63 versus an estimate of $1.48, while revenue reached $202.56 million, a modest increase from prior periods. The following quarter, Q4 2025, saw EPS of $1.92 against an estimate of $2.53, and revenue of $375.32 million versus an estimate of $399.96 million, indicating a slowdown in both earnings and top‑line growth. In Q2 2026, EPS of $2.56 trailed the estimate of $2.78, and revenue of $450.54 million fell short of the $473.44 million forecast, continuing the downward trend. Historically, Royal Gold has delivered consistent revenue growth year over year, yet EPS has frequently lagged analyst expectations, reflecting the company’s capital‑intensive acquisition strategy. The most recent news highlights a dividend quality rating of 7/10, underscoring robust profitability and dividend sustainability, and a virtual conference where senior leadership emphasized portfolio expansion and operational efficiencies, reinforcing investor confidence.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.29$1.71$2.13$2.55$2.97Q4'24Q4'25Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$2.60 - -
Q2'26$2.78$2.56-7.9%
Q4'25$2.53$1.92-24.2%
Q4'24$1.48$1.63+10.0%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$162M$250M$338M$426M$514MQ4'24Q4'25Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$448M - -
Q2'26$473M$451M-4.8%
Q4'25$400M$375M-6.2%
Q4'24 - $203M -

Market Data

RGLD Stock Snapshot

BULLISH73/100
$224.84+$0.00 (0.0%)
Market cap
19.67B
P/E ratio
26.6
Day range
$223.02 – $230.96
News sentiment
60/100 · Bullish
Analyst target
$310.83 (+38.2%)
Consensus
Buy · 22 analysts
52-week range+34.0% off low · -27.2% from high
$167.84$309.00
Price $224.84 DailyIQ Est. $325.30

RGLD's technical picture is constructive, with trend and momentum pointing the same direction. The stock is liquid enough that positioning changes get absorbed without distorting the trend.

Behaviour On Record

What RGLD's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
29.6% 46th pct
Below its peak
-23.9%
vs 200-day average
-4.5%
Up days (1y)
49%

Royal Gold, Inc. is currently running 29.6% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against RGLD's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 46th percentile — close to its own typical level, against a typical reading of 30.4%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

RGLD is trading -23.9% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -28.1%, and the deepest was -54.2% in 2015. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits -4.5% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 28th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year RGLD closed higher on 49% of sessions, and it is currently 2 sessions into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 14 years of records, RGLD finished the month higher 5 of 14 times, with a median return of -1.3% and an average of -2.4%. Its strongest month historically has been February at +4.5% on average, its weakest September at -3.2%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: RGLD has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 242 of 3,268 sessions (7.4% of the time), with the largest gaps running +10.1% and -12.7%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,269 daily closes between 2013-10-15 and 2026-10-14, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against RGLD's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of RGLD's sector?

Royal Gold, Inc. sits in the Materials sector, currently ranked 9th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#9 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
45

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for RGLD?

CallsPuts

For Royal Gold, Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is roughly balanced between puts and calls (put/call ratio of 1.01), with at-the-money implied volatility around 48.1%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±4.4% move by that expiry — a range of about $228.52–$249.34.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
1.01
ATM implied volatility
48.1%
Total open interest
3,314
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±4.4% ($228.52–$249.34)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on RGLD?

RBC Capital most recently reiterated its rating on Royal Gold, Inc. to Outperform on Sep 16, 2026 with a price target of $325 (from $305). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
RBC Capital — Outperform
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Sep 16, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$305 → $325
Aug 7, 2026UBSMaintainedBuy$280 → $285
Jul 9, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$310 → $305
Jul 6, 2026JefferiesMaintainedBuy$318 → $311
Jun 30, 2026UBSMaintainedBuy$325 → $280
Apr 15, 2026UBSInitiatedBuy$325
Jan 26, 2026ScotiabankDowngradeSector Outperform → Sector Perform$335
Nov 18, 2025TD CowenMaintainedBuy$261 → $263
Oct 23, 2025ScotiabankMaintainedSector Outperform$194 → $246
Oct 16, 2025B of A SecuritiesMaintainedUnderperform$193 → $203
Oct 10, 2025CIBCMaintainedNeutral$225 → $250
May 22, 2025BMO CapitalMaintainedMarket Perform$196 → $197

Peers & ETF holders

RGLD peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

60/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MODERATELY BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Royal Gold (RGLD) met a dividend quality screen, achieving a 7 out of 10 rating. The company’s profitability remains robust, supporting sustainable payout levels. Analysts noted that while health risks exist, they are manageable and unlikely to impact dividend stability. The rating signals confidence in RGLD’s income potential for investors seeking reliable dividends.
What did this article say?
Royal Gold (RGLD) was assessed by Simply Wall St. as potentially overvalued by roughly 11% when its intrinsic value was calculated using a discounted cash flow model. The analysis highlighted the company’s heavy reliance on royalty and streaming agreements, noting that the timing and durability of cash inflows could be as critical as gold price movements. Over the past five years the stock had risen 148.6%, raising questions about whether its cash generation can sustain that level of appreciation. The report compared RGLD’s valuation metrics to 36 leading gold producers, suggesting that the current share price may not align with the company’s cash‑flow‑based intrinsic value.
What did this article say?
Royal Gold, Inc. published a slide deck in conjunction with its 2026 virtual conference call on October 7, 2026. The deck was made available through Seeking Alpha’s transcript platform. No financial guidance, earnings data, or strategic updates were included in the release. The content appears to be a routine presentation without any material impact on the company’s outlook.
What did this article say?
Royal Gold announced that its royalty and streaming portfolio is benefiting from robust precious‑metal prices and recent acquisitions, which are expected to extend reserve life and improve cash flow. Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development Jason Hynes highlighted that the company’s 360‑asset portfolio, including 80 producing properties and 30 development projects, is largely driven by gold revenue. The firm positioned 2025 as a transformative year, citing the added scale and mine‑life duration from the new assets.
What did this article say?
Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD) hosted a virtual conference on October 7, 2026, where Senior Vice President of Strategy & Business Development Jason Hynes presented updates on the company’s ongoing projects and investment initiatives. The presentation emphasized recent progress in key mining ventures and outlined strategic plans for future development. RGLD’s leadership highlighted operational efficiencies and potential upside from new exploration activities. The conference was well-attended by analysts and investors, indicating continued interest in the company’s growth trajectory.
What did this article say?
On October 5, 2026, Royal Gold CEO William Holmes Heissenbuttel sold 2,425 shares of the company for $567,614, as disclosed in a Form 4 filing. The transaction reduced his direct holdings to 59,166 shares while maintaining overall control of 115,097 shares. The sale was executed at a price that reflected the market value at the time, and no accompanying statement was issued to explain the motive behind the divestiture. The move may signal a shift in the CEO’s confidence or a need for liquidity, potentially influencing investor perception of the company’s outlook.
What did this article say?
Royal Gold announced its participation in the Renmark Financial Communications Virtual Non‑Deal Roadshow Series scheduled for October 15, 2026, as a platform to engage investors and discuss its strategic initiatives.
What did this article say?
Analysts across the market have increased their price targets for Royal Gold, Inc., reflecting a more optimistic view of the company’s prospects. TD Securities lifted its target from $289.00 to $315.00 and issued a buy rating, while UBS raised its objective from $280.00 to $285.00, also recommending a buy. Zacks Research moved from a strong sell to a hold, and Jefferies trimmed its target slightly but maintained a buy stance. The consensus rating remains a moderate buy, with nine analysts recommending purchase, three holding, and one selling. These adjustments suggest growing confidence in Royal Gold’s asset portfolio and dividend strategy, potentially supporting a higher valuation range.
What did this article say?
Royal Gold, Inc. disclosed a strategic portfolio overhaul at its recent conference, citing the Sandstorm acquisition and Kansanshi transaction as key drivers. The company extended its average reserve life to 18 years and added development assets such as MARA, Platreef, and Hod Maden, aiming for production by late 2028. Management highlighted a $200‑million debt repayment funded by asset sales and outlined a pipeline of $200‑million to $500‑million deals, while maintaining a focus on dividend and share repurchases.
What did this article say?
Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD) conducted a presentation at the Mining Forum Americas on September 28, 2026. The CEO, William Heissenbuttel, provided an overview of the company’s current position following the Sandstorm acquisition and outlined the investment thesis. The session included a question-and-answer portion with analysts from Jefferies. No new financial guidance or material operational updates were disclosed during the call. The event served primarily as a routine update for investors and analysts.

Technical Analysis

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73
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $8.66B combined position · 17 adding, 8 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy10,910,60312.81%$2.18B2026-08-07
Vanguard Group Inc▲ Buy8,398,9449.86%$1.87B2026-01-29
Capital World Investors▼ Sell9,322,77810.95%$1.86B2026-08-12
Invesco Ltd.▼ Sell2,069,9542.43%$413.18M2026-08-14
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy1,740,5522.04%$347.51M2026-08-12
Capital Research Global Investors▲ Buy1,452,2231.71%$289.88M2026-08-12
Norges Bank▲ Buy1,409,5981.66%$281.37M2026-08-12
AQR Capital Management LLC▲ Buy1,043,9611.23%$207.62M2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▲ Buy893,4361.05%$178.34M2026-08-13
Morgan Stanley▼ Sell827,9400.97%$165.27M2026-08-13
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▼ Sell794,7310.93%$158.64M2026-08-13
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy474,8250.56%$94.78M2026-08-14
Bank of America Corp▲ Buy441,4820.52%$88.12M2026-08-14
Millennium Management LLC▼ Sell397,0650.47%$79.26M2026-08-14
JPMorgan Chase & Co▲ Buy261,3790.31%$53.62M2026-08-12
Citadel Advisors LLC▲ Buy259,2960.30%$51.76M2026-09-02
Squarepoint Ops LLC▼ Sell244,6960.29%$48.84M2026-08-14
Renaissance Technologies LLC▲ Buy232,7200.27%$46.45M2026-08-13
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.▲ Buy231,6250.27%$46.23M2026-08-14
Wellington Management Group LLP▼ Sell210,1340.25%$41.94M2026-08-14
Verition Fund Management LLC▲ Buy201,5000.24%$40.22M2026-08-14
Neuberger Berman Group LLC▼ Sell201,0230.24%$40.21M2026-08-13
Two Sigma Investments, LP▲ Buy156,2600.18%$31.19M2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company▲ Buy144,5780.17%$28.86M2026-08-14
AllianceBernstein L.P.▲ Buy99,8840.12%$25.42M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:3.29M sh bought ($657.09M)1.83M sh sold ($365.48M)net +1.46M sh (+$291.61M)
Congressional Trading Activity
7 disclosed trades · ~$172.0K est. traded value · 4 buys, 3 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-08-042025-09-12
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-07-222025-08-13
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-06-102025-08-13
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-06-092025-08-13
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▼ Sell$50K - $100K2025-05-122025-06-22
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▲ Buy$15K - $50K2025-04-072025-05-08
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▲ Buy$15K - $50K2025-02-242025-03-09