UBS Reiterates Buy Rating for Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD)
UBS maintains its buy rating on Royal Gold, Inc. with a $280 price target, a 40.27% upside from the current price.
Key Points
- UBS reiterated its buy rating on Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD) with a price target of $280 on June 30, 2026.
- UBS's $280 price target implies 40.27% upside from Royal Gold, Inc.'s ($RGLD) current $199.61 share price.
- Shares of Royal Gold traded at $202.12 on Tuesday, with a market cap of about $17.65 billion and a P/E ratio of 25.1.
- Institutional activity included BlackRock increasing its stake by 11.8% and Van Eck Associates reducing its holdings by 45.7%.
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On June 30, 2026, UBS reiterated its buy rating on Royal Gold, Inc. (NasdaqGS: RGLD), maintaining a price target of $280. Analyst Daniel Major from UBS continues to see upside in the gold-focused company.
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Other Institutional Activity in Royal Gold, Inc.
In recent institutional moves, BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings in Royal Gold by 1,107,058 shares, ending with 10,472,658 shares valued at approximately $2.67 billion, representing an 11.8% increase. Meanwhile, Capital World Investors also boosted its stake by 782,380 shares, bringing its total to 10,516,187 shares worth about $2.68 billion, reflecting an 8.0% increase. State Street Corp decreased its position by 118,448 shares, now holding 3,600,198 shares valued at $916.2 million, a reduction of 3.2%. Van Eck Associates Corp significantly reduced its position by 2,696,566 shares, leaving it with 3,203,866 shares valued at $815.4 million, a 45.7% decrease. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and Vanguard Capital Management LLC both initiated new positions, acquiring 4,110,289 and 3,763,318 shares, respectively.
Royal Gold, Inc. Stock Down 24.1%
Shares of Royal Gold, Inc. traded near $202.12 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $17.65 billion and a P/E ratio of 25.1, with a forward P/E of 15.5. Its beta, a measure of volatility, stands at 0.425. The stock has seen a 52-week low of $150.75 and a high of $306.25. Royal Gold's 50-day moving average is $227.14, while its 200-day moving average is $228.91. The company maintains a strong current ratio of 3.52 and a quick ratio of 3.22, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 7.98.
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Recent Earnings
Royal Gold reported revenue of approximately $1.30 billion, with a modest growth of 1.43%. The company's net margin is 48.9%, and it has a return on equity of 11.98%. Earnings per share stand at $8.28. The next earnings report is expected on August 5, 2026.
Dividend
Royal Gold offers an annual dividend rate of $1.90, yielding 0.91%. The dividend payout ratio is 22.37%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Royal Gold, Inc.
Recent insider activity includes several sales. Randy Shefman, SVP & General Counsel, sold 500 shares at an average price of $215.85 on June 16, 2026, and 1,000 shares at $243.74 on May 11, 2026. Mark Isto sold 2,000 shares at $274.83 on March 12, 2026. David Crandall, VP, Corporate Secretary & CCO, sold 150 shares on March 11, 2026. Paul Libner, SVP & CFO, sold 3,200 shares at $283.47 on March 4, 2026, as part of a planned transaction. Martin Raffield, SVP of Operations, sold 213 shares at $304.29 on March 2, 2026.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
UBS maintained its buy rating for Royal Gold with a $280 price target on June 30, 2026. Earlier, on April 15, 2026, UBS initiated coverage with a buy rating and a $325 target. Scotiabank downgraded the stock to hold with a $335 target on January 26, 2026. The consensus among 12 analysts is a buy, with a mean price target of $327.50.
About Royal Gold, Inc.
Royal Gold, Inc., based in Denver, Colorado, acquires and manages precious metal streams and royalties across the globe. The company operates through two segments: stream interests and royalty interests. It invests in projects at various stages, from exploration to production, in exchange for rights to a portion of the production. The company focuses on a wide array of metals, including gold, silver, and copper, among others. Led by CEO William H. Heissenbuttel, Royal Gold employs 39 people.
Bottom Line
UBS's reiteration of a buy rating on Royal Gold, Inc. with a $280 target reflects confidence in the company's prospects. Investors closely watch such analyst opinions, though it's important to remember that these ratings are part of a broader information set. Institutional activity and insider transactions also provide insights into the company's performance and market sentiment.
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