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Royal Gold (MX:RGLD)
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EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report

Royal Gold (RGLD) Q2 2026 Earnings Report

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MX:RGLD Q2 2026 EPS Results

Actual EPS$43.89
Consensus EPS$43.74
Beat/MissBeat by +$0.15
One Year Ago EPS$31.03

MX:RGLD Q2 2026 Revenue Results

Actual Revenue$7.72B
Expected Revenue$7.87B
Beat/MissMissed by -$142.54M
YoY Revenue Growth+114.91%

Earnings Announcement Details

QuarterQ2 2026
Date08/05/2026
TimeAfter Close
Conference CallWednesday, August 5, 2026
MX:RGLD Upcoming Earnings
Royal Gold's next earnings date is estimated for November 4, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.

Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio

MX:RGLD Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck

Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Q2 2026
Earnings Call Date:Aug 05, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlights a materially stronger and larger business with record cash generation, substantial revenue and earnings growth, high margins, improved liquidity, active capital returns and multiple positive operational updates across newly acquired and existing assets. Key near-term negatives are higher DD&A and some increased interest and G&A costs, the variability tied to Antamina NPI and base-metal revenues, a front-loaded Relief Canyon delivery that accelerates revenue recognition, and remaining funding obligations (notably the 15% Hod Maden interest). Overall the positive financial and operational developments, liquidity improvements and successful portfolio simplification outweigh the identified challenges.
Company Guidance
On guidance, management said gold and silver sales are tracking to 2026 guidance ranges while copper and “other metals” are trending around or above the top end of their ranges (noting YTD metal-price moves of gold +37%, silver +117% and copper +40%); gold remains 76% of revenue (silver 12%, copper 8%). They reiterated DD&A full‑year guidance of $339–$379 million (Q2 DD&A $96M; $962 per GEO vs $487/ GEO a year ago) and expect total G&A near the high end of the $50–$60M range (Q2 G&A $13.4M), with a full‑year effective tax rate of 17–22% (Q2 19.7%, YTD 19.9%). On liquidity and capital items they reported record Q2 operating cash flow of $335M (up 119%), total available liquidity of $1.2B (including $244M working capital), expect to fully repay the revolver in Q4 absent acquisitions, and noted near‑term commitments of $50M for Warintza (expected Q3/Q4) and ongoing 15% Hod Maden funding (Royal Gold has funded $70M to date, cumulative project spend ~$175M, Lidya to fund the next $397M, RG expects to resume its share mid‑2027 with initial concentrate targeted in 2028). They also noted a Centerra Mount Milligan deferred‑gold tranche expected late Q3/early Q4 (proceeds treated as operating cash flow, not GEOs) and that an advanced Relief Canyon delivery of 5,000 oz this quarter added about $22M (1,175 oz more this year than planned).
Revenue Growth
Revenue of $451 million in Q2 2026, an increase of 115% year-over-year driven by higher metal prices, new contributions from Kansanshi and the Sandstorm/Horizon portfolio, and higher volumes from Andacollo, Rainy River and Cortez Legacy Zone.
Record Operating Cash Flow
Operating cash flow reached a record $335 million for the quarter, up 119% year-over-year, reflecting strong cash generation across the diversified portfolio.
Earnings and Adjusted Net Income
Net income of $236 million (EPS $2.78), a 79% increase versus prior year; adjusted net income of $218 million (adjusted EPS $2.56), a 41% increase year-over-year.
High Adjusted EBITDA Margin
Adjusted EBITDA margin remained high at 83% for the quarter, indicating strong profitability and low, stable cash G&A.
Diversified Portfolio and GEOs
Portfolio produced 100,000 GEOs with no single asset contributing more than 13% of revenue and only two assets >10%, reflecting reduced concentration risk after 2025 transactions.
Strong Stream and Royalty Revenue Contributions
Stream revenue rose to $311 million (up 133% YoY) and royalty revenue was $140 million (up 83% YoY), with notable new/strong contributions from Antamina, Caserones, Houndé, Fruta del Norte, Greenstone, Bonikro, Cerro Moro and Chapada.
Improved Liquidity and Capital Returns
Ended quarter with $1.2 billion of available liquidity, repaid $200 million on revolver in-quarter (plus $75M post-quarter and planned additional $100M), paid $40 million in dividends (annual rate $1.90/share, +6% YoY) and repurchased 147,000 shares for $30 million.
Positive Operational Updates Across Assets
Several portfolio operational positives: Mount Milligan on track for guidance; Greenstone ramp showing 69% of days above mill nameplate; Red Chris received CAD 500M government investment for block cave; Kansanshi S3 sustained throughput above design; Bonikro life extension studies; Platreef Phase 1 commercial production expected Q4 2026 with first stream delivery received.
Hod Maden Restructuring and Simplification Progress
Reduced direct equity interest from 30% to 15% post-quarter while preserving royalty/stream value; construction progress ~25% overall with Lidya targeting initial concentrate production in 2028 and cumulative expenditures ≈ $175 million.
Metal Price Tailwinds
Significant metal price increases supported results: gold +37%, silver +117%, copper +40%, contributing meaningfully to revenue outperformance.

MX:RGLD Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Nov 04, 2026
2026 (Q3)
43.31 / -
35.318―
2026 (Q2)
43.74 / 43.89
31.03141.44% (+12.86)
2026 (Q1)
47.54 / 46.63
25.88880.13% (+20.74)
2025 (Q4)
44.47 / 32.92
27.94517.79% (+4.97)
2025 (Q3)
36.77 / 35.32
25.20240.14% (+10.12)
2025 (Q2)
28.94 / 31.03
21.43144.80% (+9.60)
2025 (Q1)
24.45 / 25.89
15.60165.93% (+10.29)
2024 (Q4)
25.41 / 27.95
16.28771.58% (+11.66)
2024 (Q3)
22.65 / 25.20
13.0393.42% (+12.17)
2024 (Q2)
20.30 / 21.43
15.08742.05% (+6.34)
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