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Earnings

Diversified Royalty Corp. Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results and a 1 cents Dividend Increase on an Annual Basis

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Nov 12, 2025 · 21:26 DIV · 3.53 DIVERSIFIED ROYALTY CORP.
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Executive Summary

  • Diversified Royalty Corp. reported Q3 2025 revenue of $18.3 M and nine‑month revenue of $51.7 M, representing year‑over‑year increases of 13.4% and 7.9%, respectively.
  • Net income rose to $8.7 M for the quarter (up from $6.9 M YoY) driven by higher adjusted revenues, lower salary costs, and favorable fair‑value adjustments.
  • The board approved an increase in the annualized dividend to $0.285 per share effective Dec 1 2025 (a 3.6% rise), while the payout ratio fell slightly to 89.3% for Q3 2025.

Key Details

  • Weighted average organic royalty growth: 5.0% YoY in Q3 2025; 4.5% for the nine‑month period (vs. 3.7% and 5.0% respectively in 2024).
  • Adjusted revenue: $19.6 M (Q3) and $55.7 M (nine months), up 12.6% and 7.5% YoY.
  • Distributable cash: $13.1 M for Q3 2025 and $36.9 M for the nine‑month period, up 18.8% and 14.6% YoY.
  • Dividends declared: $0.0688 per share for Q3 2025 (annualized $0.275); board increased annual dividend to $0.285 per share effective Dec 1 2025.
  • Royalty partner performance highlights:
  • Mr Lube + Tires generated $8.6 M royalty income, SSSG of 10.3% (vs. 7.7% YoY).
  • Stratus royalty income: $2.284 M; fixed royalty escalates 5% annually through Nov 2026, then 4% thereafter.
  • Nurse Next Door royalty entitlement: $1.35 M; fixed growth 2% p.a., latest increase effective Oct 1 2025.
  • Mr Mikes SSSG improved to 1.0% (vs. –3.1% YoY); royalty income $1.088 M.
  • Oxford SSSG 4.4% (vs. 1.8% YoY); royalty income $970 K.
  • AIR MILES® royalty income declined 10.7% to $0.825 M due to program softness.
  • Sutton royalty income fell to $0.919 M with a 20% deferral; fixed royalty escalates 2% annually, latest increase July 1 2025.
  • BarBurrito royalty income $2.184 M; fixed royalty escalates 4% annually through Mar 2030, then becomes sales‑linked.

  • Cheba Hut entered the portfolio in June 2025, contributing $1.375 M royalty income (US$1.0 M); fixed royalty increases each April at greater of 3.5% or CPI + 1.5%.

  • Net Income: $8.7 M for Q3 2025 vs. $6.9 M in Q3 2024. Drivers: higher adjusted revenue, lower salaries/benefits, fair‑value gains; partially offset by higher G&A, professional fees, share‑based compensation, tax and finance costs.

  • Cash Flow Reconciliation (selected):

  • Operating cash flow $13.372 M (Q3) vs. $12.712 M (Q3 2024).

  • Distributable cash after adjustments $13.065 M (Q3) vs. $10.998 M (Q3 2024).

  • Dividend Policy Update: Board approved increase of annualized dividend from $0.275 to $0.285 per share, effective Dec 1 2025 (≈3.6% uplift).

Notable Quotes

“We are pleased to announce continued strong weighted average organic royalty growth of 5.0% in the third quarter of 2025… overall, DIV’s portfolio continues to generate strong positive organic growth in a challenging economic environment which supports the increase in our dividend.” – Sean Morrison, CEO & Director

All non‑material boilerplate, forward‑looking disclaimer text and “About the Company” sections have been omitted for brevity.

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