ATTENTION: income investors

Gold Income Plays:

April 2025 Dividend Analysis

Editor's Note:

As gold maintains its position above $2,500, our comprehensive analysis of eight premium gold stocks reveals compelling income opportunities with yields ranging from 0.37% to 1.54%.

Our "Gold Income Plays: 2025 Dividend Analysis" presents an in-depth examination of the industry's top dividend payers: from Franco-Nevada's stable 0.96% yield with 7.85% 5-year CAGR to Royal Gold's impressive 1.10% yield backed by strong 9.30% dividend growth. We also highlight Wheaton Precious Metals' exceptional 11.23% dividend CAGR, Agnico Eagle's attractive 1.48% yield, and even analyze higher-risk plays like DRDGOLD's 1.54% yield despite its negative growth concerns.

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FNV - Franco-Nevada Corporation
1
FNV Franco-Nevada Corporation
8 Analysts
Buy
The gold standard for stability and growth with a 0.96% yield, excellent 7.85% 5-year dividend CAGR, and healthy 53% payout ratio. Robust balance sheet with $1.4B+ cash and minimal debt volatility.
Key Metrics
Market Cap
$30.35B
P/E Ratio
54.92
Stock Price
$157.63
Forward P/E
39.91
Dividend Yield
0.96%
Volume
740,381
Detailed Analysis
Performance
Strong, consistent performance across all timeframes.
1W: +1.16% 1M: +10.28% 3M: +34.05% 6M: +26.87% 1Y: +32.28%
Financial Metrics
Stable financial performance with quality revenue.
Revenue: $1.11B Op. Income: $718.7M Net Income: $552.1M EPS: $2.87
Dividend Information
Exceptional dividend growth with sustainable payout.
Div. Amount: $1.52 Payout Ratio: 52.97% Last Div: $0.38 CAGR 5Y: 7.85%
Cash & Debt Position
Excellent balance sheet with significant liquidity.
Total Cash: $1.45B Operating CF: $829.5M Net CF: $29.4M
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RGLD - Royal Gold, Inc.
2
RGLD Royal Gold, Inc.
7 Analysts
Buy
Strong dividend growth with financial discipline - 1.10% yield with impressive 9.30% 5-year dividend CAGR and conservative 35.7% payout ratio. Strong 38.67% net income growth with excellent price stability.
Key Metrics
Market Cap
$10.80B
P/E Ratio
32.59
Stock Price
$164.26
Forward P/E
25.99
Dividend Yield
1.10%
Volume
526,269
Detailed Analysis
Performance
Consistent performance across all timeframes.
1W: +2.52% 1M: +11.74% 3M: +24.58% 6M: +17.08% 1Y: +34.85%
Financial Metrics
Strong financial performance with quality earnings.
Revenue: $719.4M Op. Income: $429.9M Net Income: $332.0M EPS: $5.04
Dividend Information
Excellent dividend growth with sustainable payout.
Div. Amount: $1.80 Payout Ratio: 35.71% Last Div: $0.45 CAGR 5Y: 9.30%
Cash & Debt Position
Excellent cash position with strong cash flow.
Total Cash: $195.5M Operating CF: $529.5M Net CF: $91.3M
WPM - Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.
3
WPM Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.
8 Analysts
Strong Buy
Best growth profile with reliable yield - 0.86% yield with outstanding 11.23% 5-year dividend CAGR and strong balance sheet. Excellent capital appreciation (63% 1Y) complementing dividend income.
Key Metrics
Market Cap
$34.86B
P/E Ratio
65.95
Stock Price
$76.83
Forward P/E
40.44
Dividend Yield
0.86%
Volume
1,851,266
Detailed Analysis
Performance
Outstanding performance with strong price momentum.
1W: +1.17% 1M: +11.48% 3M: +36.61% 6M: +25.79% 1Y: +63.02%
Financial Metrics
Robust financial performance with quality revenue.
Revenue: $1.28B Op. Income: $620.8M Net Income: $529.1M EPS: $1.17
Dividend Information
Strong dividend growth with solid potential.
Div. Amount: $0.66 Payout Ratio: 56.65% Last Div: $0.17 CAGR 5Y: 11.23%
Cash & Debt Position
Exceptional balance sheet with minimal debt.
Total Cash: $818.2M Total Debt: $5.2M Operating CF: $1.03B
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AEM - Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
4
AEM Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
7 Analysts
Buy
Highest yield at 1.48% with impressive 17.98% recent dividend growth and reasonable 42% payout ratio. Strong balance sheet with significant cash position and solid price momentum.
Key Metrics
Market Cap
$54.44B
P/E Ratio
28.63
Stock Price
$108.24
Forward P/E
20.96
Dividend Yield
1.48%
Volume
2,711,018
Detailed Analysis
Performance
Excellent performance with strong upward momentum.
1W: +2.65% 1M: +12.42% 3M: +38.40% 6M: +34.36% 1Y: +81.46%
Financial Metrics
Strong financial performance with substantial revenue.
Revenue: $8.29B Op. Income: $3.11B Net Income: $1.90B EPS: $3.78
Dividend Information
Strong dividend with excellent growth trajectory.
Div. Amount: $1.60 Payout Ratio: 42.33% Last Div: $0.40 Growth: 17.98%
Cash & Debt Position
Solid balance sheet with strong cash flow.
Total Cash: $926.4M Total Debt: $1.28B Operating CF: $3.96B
DRD - DRDGOLD Limited
5
DRD DRDGOLD Limited
1 Analyst
Strong Buy
Speculative high-yield play with 1.54% yield (highest in group). Strong recent performance but concerning negative dividend growth (-47.59%) and limited analyst coverage despite "Strong Buy" rating.
Key Metrics
Market Cap
$1.33B
P/E Ratio
14.36
Stock Price
$15.37
Forward P/E
9.54
Dividend Yield
1.54%
Volume
875,795
Detailed Analysis
Performance
Outstanding recent performance across all timeframes.
1W: +9.40% 1M: +39.60% 3M: +78.10% 6M: +59.44% 1Y: +87.44%
Financial Metrics
Modest financial performance but stable metrics.
Revenue: $172.5M Op. Income: $42.7M Net Income: $39.6M EPS: $1.07
Dividend Information
Highest yield but concerning negative growth trend.
Div. Amount: $0.24 Payout Ratio: 22.65% Last Div: $0.12 Growth: -47.59%
Cash & Debt Position
Low cash position with negative operating cash flow.
Total Cash: $4.5M Total Debt: $100.7M Operating CF: -$26.1M
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KGC - Kinross Gold Corporation
6
KGC Kinross Gold Corporation
3 Analysts
Buy
Turnaround story with moderate 0.95% yield. Impressive 127.91% net income growth with very conservative 15.58% payout ratio suggests room for dividend increases. Strong cash position and price momentum.
Key Metrics
Market Cap
$15.50B
P/E Ratio
16.36
Stock Price
$12.60
Forward P/E
15.19
Dividend Yield
0.95%
Volume
15,277,983
Detailed Analysis
Performance
Exceptional performance with remarkable yearly gains.
1W: +2.44% 1M: +17.54% 3M: +35.92% 6M: +34.62% 1Y: +105.55%
Financial Metrics
Impressive growth in earnings and revenue.
Revenue: $5.15B Op. Income: $1.54B Net Income: $948.8M Net Income Growth: 127.91%
Dividend Information
Conservative dividend with room for growth.
Div. Amount: $0.12 Payout Ratio: 15.58% Last Div: $0.03 EPS: $0.77
Cash & Debt Position
Strong cash position with substantial cash flow.
Total Cash: $621.7M Total Debt: $1.44B Operating CF: $2.62B
AGI - Alamos Gold Inc.
7
AGI Alamos Gold Inc.
4 Analysts
Strong Buy
Growth over income play with lowest yield at 0.37% but strong price performance (+81.42% 1Y). Very conservative 14.49% payout ratio with potential for future dividend increases despite current limited yield.
Key Metrics
Market Cap
$11.25B
P/E Ratio
38.78
Stock Price
$26.76
Forward P/E
21.88
Dividend Yield
0.37%
Volume
2,576,968
Detailed Analysis
Performance
Outstanding performance across all timeframes.
1W: +2.14% 1M: +17.06% 3M: +45.12% 6M: +34.20% 1Y: +81.42%
Financial Metrics
Solid financial growth with strong income metrics.
Revenue: $1.35B Op. Income: $561.9M Net Income: $284.3M Net Income Growth: 35.38%
Dividend Information
Low yield but room for significant growth.
Div. Amount: $0.10 Payout Ratio: 14.49% Last Div: $0.03 CAGR 5Y: 17.32%
Cash & Debt Position
Excellent balance sheet with strong liquidity.
Total Cash: $351.2M Total Debt: $286.6M Operating CF: $661.1M
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