Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Royal Gold shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Royal Gold stock is Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors), with 9.3 million shares (11.00% of the company), worth about $2.44 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 47.3%.
In Q2 2026, 806 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $14.40 billion.
Insiders reported 44 transactions in the last two years: 17 sales worth $5.96 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from May 11, 2026 (Shefman Randy, General Counsel).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 11, 2026.
Royal Gold, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Royal Gold shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) | 9.3 million | 11.00% | $2.4B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 8.4 million | 9.86% | $2.2B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 4.1 million | 4.87% | $1.1B |
| State Street Corporation | 3.9 million | 4.61% | $1.0B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 3.8 million | 4.48% | $993.0M |
| Van Eck Associates Corp. | 2.9 million | 3.46% | $766.0M |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 2.4 million | 2.80% | $621.0M |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 2.1 million | 2.44% | $541.0M |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 1.7 million | 2.05% | $455.0M |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (Global Investors) | 1.5 million | 1.71% | $380.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Royal Gold institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 806 | – | $14.4B |
| Q1 2026 | 848 | 70.0 million | $17.8B |
| Q4 2025 | 783 | 71.7 million | $15.9B |
| Q3 2025 | 696 | 62.1 million | $12.5B |
| Q2 2025 | 646 | 58.0 million | $10.3B |
| Q1 2025 | 595 | 57.9 million | $9.5B |
| Q4 2024 | 556 | 56.7 million | $7.5B |
| Q3 2024 | 513 | 56.3 million | $7.9B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Royal Gold insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shefman Randy | May 11, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 243.74 per share. | $243,740 |
| Isto Mark Edward | Mar 12, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 274.83 per share. | $549,660 |
| Crandall David R | Mar 11, 2026 | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Libner Paul K | Mar 4, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 280.20 - 285.84 per share. | $907,119 |
| Breeze Daniel | Mar 2, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 299.73 - 302.00 per share. | $421,211 |
| Crandall David R | Feb 26, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Breeze Daniel | Feb 26, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Libner Paul K | Feb 26, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Shefman Randy | Feb 26, 2026 | General Counsel | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Chubbs Fabiana Elizabeth | Feb 26, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Raffield Martin Philip | Feb 26, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Heissenbuttel William Holmes | Feb 26, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 44 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Royal Gold stock?
Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors), with 11.00% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: BlackRock Advisors LLC (9.86%) and Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC (4.87%).
How many institutions own Royal Gold stock?
806 institutional holdings reports listed Royal Gold shares in Q2 2026 worth $14.40 billion.
Are Royal Gold insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 17 sales and no purchases (44 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 11, 2026.
