EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS") (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2026

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of the Effects of Dilutive Securities on Diluted EPS

The following table summarizes the effects of dilutive securities on diluted EPS for the periods shown below (amounts in thousands, except share data):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2026		June 30, 2025		June 30, 2026		June 30, 2025
Net income attributable to Royal Gold common stockholders	$	236,393	$	132,349	$	517,523	$	245,847
Weighted-average shares for basic EPS	84,781,861		65,748,410		84,751,231		65,726,903
Effect of other dilutive securities	270,233		72,120		317,534		79,257
Weighted-average shares for diluted EPS	85,052,094		65,820,530		85,068,765		65,806,160
Basic EPS	$	2.78	$	2.01	$	6.10	$	3.73
Diluted EPS	$	2.78	$	2.01	$	6.07	$	3.73