Royal Gold posts record Q1 2026 revenue of $469.1 million and net income of $281.1 million
Royal Gold reported record first-quarter 2026 revenue, operating cash flow and net income, with revenue up 142.5% from the prior year period, driven by higher metal prices and newly acquired interests. The company also added a $600 million uncommitted accordion feature to its $1.4 billion revolving credit facility and authorized a $500 million share repurchase program, giving it more flexibility for acquisitions and buybacks.
Key points
- Q1 2026 revenue of $469.1 million, up from $193.4 million; net income of $281.1 million ($3.30 per diluted share) versus $113.5 million
- Operating cash flow of $293.6 million, up from $136.4 million in the prior year period
- Board approved a $500 million share repurchase program on May 4, 2026
- Accordion feature adds $600 million of uncommitted capacity, which could raise total commitments to up to $2.0 billion
The filing
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