State Street discloses 4.4% Royal Gold (RGLD) stake in new ownership filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

State Street Corporation filed a Schedule 13G reporting its beneficial ownership of Royal Gold Inc. common stock. State Street reports beneficial ownership of 3,718,646 shares, representing 4.4% of Royal Gold’s common stock as of the event date. It has shared voting power over 3,453,778 shares and shared dispositive power over 3,718,646 shares, with no sole voting or dispositive power. State Street certifies the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Royal Gold.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

ROYAL GOLD INC

(Name of Issuer)

COMMON STOCK

(Title of Class of Securities)

780287108

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 780287108

1

Names of Reporting Persons

STATE STREET CORPORATION

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

MASSACHUSETTS

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 3,453,778.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 3,718,646.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,718,646.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.4 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: ROYAL GOLD INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1144 15TH STREET SUITE 2500, DENVER, COLORADO, 80202
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: STATE STREET CORPORATION;
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: ONE CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 1, BOSTON MA 02114, UNITED STATES
(c)	Citizenship: MA
(d)	Title of class of securities: COMMON STOCK
(e)	CUSIP No.: 780287108
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 3718646.00
(b)	Percent of class: 4.4 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 3,453,778
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 3,718,646
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. NOT APPLICABLE
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS EUROPE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS TRUST COMPANY (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, AUSTRALIA, LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, LTD. (IA);
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group. NOT APPLICABLE
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5. NOT APPLICABLE

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

STATE STREET CORPORATION

Signature:	ELIZABETH SCHAEFER
Name/Title:	SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Date:	02/09/2026

FAQ

What ownership stake does State Street hold in Royal Gold (RGLD)?

State Street Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 3,718,646 shares of Royal Gold common stock, representing 4.4% of the outstanding class. This level of ownership reflects a significant institutional position but remains below the 5% threshold often associated with larger block holdings.

Does State Street control voting for its Royal Gold (RGLD) shares?

State Street reports shared voting power over 3,453,778 Royal Gold shares and no sole voting power. This indicates voting authority is held collectively, typically across managed accounts or subsidiaries, rather than directly and exclusively by the parent company.

How many Royal Gold (RGLD) shares can State Street dispose of?

State Street reports shared dispositive power over 3,718,646 Royal Gold shares and no sole dispositive power. Shared dispositive power means it can influence or direct the sale or transfer of these shares, usually in its capacity as an asset manager or fiduciary.

Is State Street’s Royal Gold (RGLD) stake intended to influence control?

State Street certifies the Royal Gold shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for changing or influencing control of the company. The filing also states the holdings are not part of any control-related transaction.

Who signed the State Street Schedule 13G for Royal Gold (RGLD)?

The Schedule 13G was signed by Elizabeth Schaefer, identified as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer. The signature block also includes a certification that the information in the statement is true, complete, and correct to the signer’s best knowledge and belief.

Which State Street subsidiaries are linked to the Royal Gold (RGLD) holdings?

The filing lists several investment adviser subsidiaries, including SSGA Funds Management, Inc. and various State Street Global Advisors entities in the U.S., Europe, the U.K., and Australia. These entities are associated with acquiring or holding the reported Royal Gold shares.