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RGLD Stock Forecast: Royal Gold, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 28 Oct 2026
$242
+0.96% on the day

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Royal Gold, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $315 — +30.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 67 of 100 as at 27 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$20.3B
Ticker Nerd rank
67/ 100
Median analyst target
$315
Analysts covering
12
Revenue$450.5M+114.9% y/y
Operating income$277.4M
Net income$237.6M
Free cash flow$285.1M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.0%
1M
+0.9%
YTD
+9.7%
1Y
+35.0%
From 52W high
−20.0%
From 52W low
+44.2%
$168
$303
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

RGLD stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Royal Gold, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 27 Oct 2026
67/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
94
Quality
87
Value
87
Growth
86
Momentum
67
Revisions
67
Accruals
24
Issuance
15
Size
10

Volatility (94): The share price has been relatively steady.

Issuance (15): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Size (10): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

RGLD stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on RGLD, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$150$200$250$300$350$400Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26RGLDHigh $380Median $315Low $223

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says12 analysts
9 Buy2 Hold1 Sell
Low $223Median $315High $380

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +30.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
16 Sept 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$305 → $325
7 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$280 → $285
7 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
9 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
9 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$310 → $305
6 July 2026JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
6 July 2026JefferiesMaintainsBuy$318 → $311
30 June 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
15 Apr 2026UBSInitiatesBuy—
26 Jan 2026ScotiabankDowngradeSector Perform—
18 Nov 2025TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
23 Oct 2025ScotiabankMaintainsSector Outperform—
16 Oct 2025B of A SecuritiesMaintainsUnderperform—
10 Oct 2025CIBCMaintainsNeutral—
22 May 2025BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform—
8 May 2025CIBCMaintainsNeutral—
14 Apr 2025ScotiabankUpgradeSector Outperform—
4 Apr 2025Raymond JamesMaintainsOutperform—
4 Apr 2025RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
7 Jan 2025JefferiesUpgradeBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

RGLD vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 28 Oct 2026, Royal Gold, Inc. returned +35.0% against +13.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

RGLD vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26RGLDS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

RGLD analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−3.4%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
3
Fundamentals

Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
26.5×

Cheaper than 30% of US stocks

Price / sales
13.2×

Cheaper than 11% of US stocks

Price / book
2.7×

Cheaper than 35% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
16.1×

Cheaper than 22% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
115.5%

Higher than 93% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
78.6%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Gross margin
64.5%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Operating margin
62.0%

Higher than 98% of US stocks

Net margin
48.1%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
13.6%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Return on assets
9.4%

Higher than 91% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.8%

Higher than 69% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Royal Gold, Inc. has a market value of $20.3B and an enterprise value of $20.6B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.5B. The latest quarter grew 115.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $744.8M, a 48.1% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $9.16.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $585K.

  • Royal Gold, Inc. spent $36.1M on share buybacks and $139.8M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 84.7M.

  • Trailing P/E: 26.5×; forward P/E: 18.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.80%, paying out 21% of earnings.

  • Royal Gold, Inc. employs 39 people — $39.7M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 28 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

RGLD vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelGold
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
RGLDRoyal Gold, Inc.$20.3B67
CDECoeur Mining, Inc.$14.7B44
KGCKinross Gold Corp.$28.2B—
EQXEquinox Gold Corp.$13.3B—
AUAnglogold Ashanti Plc$43.8B89
AUGOAura Minerals, Inc.$6.8B94
SSRMSSR Mining, Inc.$6.0B89

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Royal Gold, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest RGLD news & analysis

Wall Street Analysts Predict a 27.33% Upside in Royal Gold (RGLD): Here's What You Should Know

Zacks Investment Research · 28 Oct 2026positive

Zacks reports that the consensus price target for Royal Gold implies 27.3% upside potential. It notes that this metric has limited empirical effectiveness, while upward earnings estimate revisions may indicate near-term upside.

Why it matters — RGLD watchers may find the consensus target and recent direction of earnings estimate revisions relevant, with the source cautioning that price targets have limited effectiveness.

Royal Gold: I Looked For A Copper Shield And Found A Cheap Royalty Book

Seeking Alpha · 27 Oct 2026neutral

The article says Royal Gold has declined alongside gold, while copper contributes 8% of revenue and has little effect on the author's valuation. It identifies low fixed costs per ounce, debt reduced to $150 million and the company’s first buybacks as other factors cushioning the business.

Why it matters — RGLD watchers may note the article's view that the company's financial and cost characteristics, rather than copper exposure, provide its principal cushion.

Royal Gold: I Still Think It's Cheap

Seeking Alpha · 21 Oct 2026positive

A Seeking Alpha article argues that Royal Gold is undervalued relative to peers, citing record Q2 operating cash flow of $335 million, 119% year-over-year growth, debt reduction, and contributions from its Sandstorm and Horizon acquisitions. Management is targeting zero debt by Q4 if metal prices hold.

Why it matters — The article highlights cash generation, debt reduction, and acquisition contributions as factors affecting RGLD’s financial position and portfolio.

Royal Gold Highlights Record Results, Debt Paydown and Growth After Major Deals

MarketBeat · 15 Oct 2026positive

Royal Gold said its 2025 acquisitions of Sandstorm and Horizon expanded its portfolio, and that it repaid debt while delivering record financial results. The company said it remains focused on precious-metals royalties and streams rather than mine operations.

Why it matters — The update highlights how Royal Gold’s acquisitions relate to portfolio growth, debt reduction and reported financial performance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about RGLD stock

What is the RGLD stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Royal Gold, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $315, with estimates ranging from $223 to $380. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is RGLD stock a buy right now?

Of the 12 analysts covering Royal Gold, Inc., 9 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Royal Gold, Inc. 67 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 27 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank RGLD?

As at 27 Oct 2026, Royal Gold, Inc. ranks 67 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (94 of 100).

Will RGLD stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 12 analysts implies +30.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Royal Gold, Inc. 67 out of 100 as at 27 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the RGLD stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Royal Gold, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for RGLD are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $223 to $380 over the next 12 months.

How has RGLD stock performed over the past year?

Royal Gold, Inc. returned +35.0% over the 12 months to 28 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Royal Gold, Inc. do?

Royal Gold, Inc. is a precious metals streaming and royalty company based in Denver, Colorado.

What is the latest news on RGLD?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 28 Oct 2026): "Wall Street Analysts Predict a 27.33% Upside in Royal Gold (RGLD): Here's What You Should Know". Zacks reports that the consensus price target for Royal Gold implies 27.3% upside potential. It notes that this metric has limited empirical effectiveness, while upward earnings estimate revisions may indicate near-term upside.

Company

About Royal Gold, Inc.

Royal Gold, Inc. is a precious metals streaming and royalty company based in Denver, Colorado. Royal Gold acquires and manages stream interests, royalty interests, and related production-based interests in mining projects, allowing it to participate in output from partner-operated mines rather than directly operating them. Its portfolio is centered on gold, with exposure to silver, copper, and other metals across producing, development, evaluation, and exploration-stage properties. The company works with mining operators across multiple regions, including North America, Latin America, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the Australia Pacific. Through its stream and royalty model, Royal Gold plays a financing and asset-management role within the mining sector, providing a diversified way to hold interests in mineral production.

CEO Mr. William H. Heissenbuttel · 39 employees · United States · https://www.royalgold.com