Royal Gold (RGLD.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 40% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Royal Gold (RGLD.US) – stock price at 214.25 $, August 2026
Royal Gold stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Royal Gold Price Target 2026: Analysts See 41% Upside

The average price target for Royal Gold is $301.17. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 40,57% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Royal Gold overvalued or undervalued?

Royal Gold is currently undervalued with a gap of 40.6% relative to the price target.


The current price is $214.25, which places Royal Gold in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $271.05, and overvalued when the price exceeds $331.29.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Royal Gold, the fair value range lies between $271.05 and $331.29.


See the full price target analysis for Royal Gold →

Analyst Ratings for Royal Gold stock in 2026: Buy

11 analysts cover Royal Gold. The majority is positive, with 72.8% recommending Buy, while 18.2% recommend Hold. The average price target is $301.17, which gives an upside of 40.6% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.00/5)
Strong Buy
4 (36.4%)
Buy
4 (36.4%)
Hold
2 (18.2%)
Sell
1 (9.1%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.00 out of 5 based on 11 analysts

About Royal Gold – Guld

Royal Gold, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, acquires and manages precious metal streams, royalties, and related interests. The company engages in acquiring stream and royalty interests or to finance projects that are in production, development, or in the exploration stage in exchange for stream or royalty interests, which primarily consists of gold, silver, copper, nickel, zinc, lead, molybdenum, and other metals. It operates in the United States, Canada, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Australia, Africa, Mexico, and internationally. Royal Gold, Inc. was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Royal Gold

$ 17,5B Market cap
$ 1,3B Revenue
Guld Industry
24.94 P/E
13.49 P/S
2.27 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Royal Gold?

Growth stock

Royal Gold is classified as a growth stock with quarterly earnings growth of 91.9% and strong long-term momentum of 0.0%.

Score Overview for Royal Gold

💰 Value Score 46/100 (Neutral)
⭐ Quality Score 92/100 (Very High)
🚀 Momentum Score 33/100 (Low)
📊 Total Score 57/100

📈 Valuation

Royal Gold trades at a P/E ratio of 24.9, which is close to the market average. The forward P/E is 18.5 (26% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 13.5 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 2.3. The PEG ratio is 1.06.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Royal Gold has a profit margin of 48.9% (excellent) and an operating margin of 63.8%. Return on equity (ROE) is 12.0% — solid return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 8.1%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 91.9% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 5 out of 9 — average financial health. Altman Z2 is 5.14 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 8.4% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 3.82%.

Royal Gold Dividend 2026: 0.9% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for Royal Gold in 2026

Dividend yield
0.93%
Dividend per share
0.48 USD
Payout ratio
28.0%
Low
Dividend growth (4 years)
+100.0%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
1.64 USD

When does Royal Gold pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
July 2, 2026
Next dividend payment
July 16, 2026
Latest payment date
July 16, 2026

How much does Royal Gold pay in dividends?

Royal Gold pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 0.48 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 0.93%. Over the last 4 years, the annual dividend has grown by 100.0%, which shows positive dividend growth.

The payout ratio is 28.0%, which is low. This suggests the company prioritizes reinvesting in growth over dividend payments. There is good room to raise the dividend in the future.

Historical Dividend Payments for Royal Gold

We have registered dividend payments for Royal Gold since 2021-03-31. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 31 times, most recently on 2026-07-02. This stock qualifies as a stable dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 5 years. That makes it attractive to investors looking for steady, regular dividend payments.

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Insider Trading in Royal Gold 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Royal Gold have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took 4,535,945 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Shefman Randy, Mark Isto, Isto Mark and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 2 sales. A net 351,665 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net 4,535,945 $ out of the stock.

Latest sale: Shefman Randy sold 500 shares at 216 $ each on 2026-06-16.

Who is selling: Shefman Randy, Mark Isto, Isto Mark, Libner Paul, Raffield Martin and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Royal Gold (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Royal Gold. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-06-16 Shefman Randy Sell 500 216 107,925
2026-05-11 Shefman Randy Sell 1,000 244 243,740
2026-03-12 Mark Isto Sell 2,000 275 549,660
2026-03-12 Isto Mark Sell 2,000 275 549,660
2026-03-04 Libner Paul Sell 200 286 57,168
2026-03-02 Shefman Randy Sell 309 304 94,026
2026-03-02 Raffield Martin Sell 213 304 64,814
2026-03-02 Libner Paul Sell 515 304 156,709
2026-03-02 Heissenbuttel William Holmes Sell 1,395 304 424,485
2026-03-02 Daniel Breeze Sell 1,400 301 421,218

Who is buying and selling Royal Gold shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Shefman Randy, Mark Isto, Isto Mark, Libner Paul, Raffield Martin and others. In total, 4,535,945 $ was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Royal Gold Short Selling 2026: 3.8% Sold Short

Moderate short interest: 3.8% of the free float
Short % of free float
3.8%
Assessment
Moderate short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a moderate share of short selling. Between 2-5% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is within the normal range for most stocks.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
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3.8%

When Does Royal Gold Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Royal Gold is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Royal Gold 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Royal Gold (RGLD.US) – RSI 63, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Royal Gold technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Royal Gold, Inc

Royal Gold, Inc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $215.09 is 8.7% above the 20-day average ($197.82). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 5.1% above the 50-day average ($204.73). Long term, the stock is 5.8% below the 200-day average ($228.42), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (204.73) is below the 200-day average (228.42), which is a classic bearish signal for Royal Gold, Inc.

Is Royal Gold, Inc overbought or oversold?

Royal Gold, Inc has an RSI of 62.9. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone.

MACD Analysis for Royal Gold, Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (0.503), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-1.943) by 2.446, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-9.403), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (-4.393) by 5.010, which confirms continued negative long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The short-term trend is bullish, but the long-term trend is still bearish. Wait until the weekly MACD also crosses the zero line before acting.

Risk Profile for Royal Gold, Inc

Royal Gold, Inc has an annual standard deviation of 40.1%, which classifies the stock as medium risk. The price can swing noticeably when the market moves.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Royal Gold, Inc

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (0.503). Weekly bearish (-9.403).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 62.9 – neutral.

Technical signal: Hold

The signals are mixed – trend and MACD point in different directions. Wait until MACD crosses the zero line in the direction of the trend before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions About Royal Gold stock in 2026

Should you buy Royal Gold stock now?
The technical signal for Royal Gold is currently NEUTRAL. Royal Gold trades at $214.25 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Hold. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 0.503 with rising momentum (signal: -1.943); RSI is at 62.9 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $301.17 points to 40.6% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Royal Gold stock?
The average analyst price target for Royal Gold is $301.17. The current price is $214.25, which gives an upside of 40.6%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $271.05 and $331.29.
Is Royal Gold a dividend stock?
Yes, Royal Gold is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 0.93%. The latest dividend was $0.48 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 7/2/2026. The payout ratio is 28.0%, which is considered sustainable. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 7/16/2026.
When does Royal Gold pay a dividend in 2026?
Royal Gold pays its next dividend on 7/16/2026. The latest dividend was $0.48 per share with an ex-dividend date of 7/2/2026. The dividend yield is 0.93%. The payout ratio of 28.0% points to a sustainable dividend with room to grow.
What is the risk of Royal Gold stock?
Royal Gold is rated as a stock with moderate risk. the annual standard deviation is 40.1%, which classifies the stock as moderate risk.
Is Royal Gold overvalued?
No, Royal Gold is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (40.6% upside). Royal Gold has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 24.9 (moderately to highly valued), a P/S ratio of 13.5, a P/B ratio of 2.3. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 40.6%.
Is Royal Gold overbought?
No, Royal Gold is not overbought. RSI is at 62.9 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 62.9 (upper neutral zone), which shows positive momentum but is not yet overbought. In addition, the price is 8.3% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next Royal Gold earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Royal Gold has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Royal Gold shorted?
Yes, Royal Gold is shorted with 3.8% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Royal Gold stock?
No, insiders are not buying Royal Gold shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 2 sales. On a net basis, 351,665 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 4,535,945 $ sold. Active sellers include Shefman Randy, Mark Isto, Isto Mark and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Royal Gold a good stock?
Based on our total score, Royal Gold is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 57 out of 100. The stock scores around average on value, quality and momentum – it sits near the median in our database. The score is made up of Value: 46/100, Quality: 92/100, Momentum: 33/100. In addition: analysts see 40.6% upside to the price target; a dividend of 0.93%; technical signal: Hold. Whether Royal Gold is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Royal Gold stock?
The outlook for Royal Gold based on current data: the average analyst price target is $301.17 (+40.6%); the P/E ratio is 24.9 (moderate). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Royal Gold stock rising?
Royal Gold is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 8.3% above the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Royal Gold go?
The average analyst price target for Royal Gold is $301.17, which corresponds to a potential gain of 40.6% from the current price of $214.25. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Royal Gold fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Royal Gold. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Royal Gold do?
Royal Gold, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, acquires and manages precious metal streams, royalties, and related interests. The company engages in acquiring stream and royalty interests or to finance projects that are in production, development, or in the exploration stag... The company belongs to the Materialer sector, more specifically the Guld industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Royal Gold as an investment.
Did Royal Gold raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Royal Gold. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Royal Gold making money or losing money?
Yes, Royal Gold is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 48.9% — which is excellent. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 63.8%. At a P/E ratio of 24.9, you currently pay 24.9 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Royal Gold go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Royal Gold is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 5.14 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 5 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 8% (low). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Royal Gold have a lot of debt?
No, Royal Gold has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 8%. For the materialer sector, anything below 80% counts as low debt. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Royal Gold service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 16.8x, and net debt equals 0.2 years of earnings (EBITDA).