OR Royalties Inc. (OR)

Dividend Opportunity — Ex-Date Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Ex-date passed
Ex-Date
Dec 31, 2025
Dividend
$0.1100
Forward Yield
1.21%
Payment Date
Jan 15, 2026
Opportunity Scores
Tier 2Medium Confidence
Capture Score
39
Long-Term Score
60
Quality
60
Opportunity Rank
79
Capture Playbook
Strategy for dividend capture trade
14-Day Hold
Only -107 days until ex-date

Trade Timeline

Entry
Tue, Dec 30
Plan entry 1 trading day before the ex-dividend date at or near the close, targeting the day before 2025-12-31.
Ex-Date
Wed, Dec 31
Dividend locked in
Exit
Wed, Jan 14
Hold through the ex-dividend date and aim to exit approximately 14 trading days after ex-date, aligned with the historical 14-day strategy window and ~10.9-day average recovery.
Expected Return
+3.08%
Historical Win Rate
70%

Risk Factors

  • Capture Score is relatively low at 39/100, signaling only moderate edge for short-term dividend capture.
  • Near-term price momentum is negative (5-day slope -0.2533%/day and 20-day slope -0.0228%/day), which contradicts ideal positive-momentum setup.
  • ATR of 3.19% reflects notable volatility, meaning price swings around ex-date can easily exceed the $0.11 dividend (0.29% of price).
  • While 7-day and 14-day gap fill rates are 100%, recovery takes on average 10.9 days, so capital is exposed to market risk for a relatively long capture window.
  • Historical sample size for strategies (37 cases) is decent but not large, so the 3.08% expected return and 70.3% win rate for the 1d/14d strategy carry statistical uncertainty.

Action Checklist

  • 1.Confirm exact trading calendar and liquidity for $OR around the 2025-12-31 ex-dividend date.
  • 2.Plan entry 1 trading day before ex-date (near the close) to align with the recommended 14-day capture strategy.
  • 3.Size the position assuming elevated volatility (ATR 3.19%), recognizing the $0.11 dividend is small relative to typical price swings.
  • 4.Set a predefined exit window about 14 trading days after ex-date, while monitoring for earlier exit if target return is reached.
  • 5.Track price action closely post–ex-date to ensure the historical 7–14 day 100% gap fill pattern is holding in this instance.
  • 6.Limit position to a tactical allocation given the medium Confidence Level, low Capture Score (39/100), and negative short-term momentum.
  • 7.For long-term investors, reassess fit within your income strategy given the modest 1.17% yield and mid-range quality scores before committing as a core holding.
Scenario Analysis
StrategyAvg ReturnWin RateHistorical Events
14-Day HoldBest
Buy 1 day before ex-date, sell 14 days after
+3.08%70%37 ex-dates
Same-Day
Buy 1 day before ex-date, sell 1 day after
+0.91%68%37 ex-dates
Classic Capture
Buy 1 day before ex-date, sell 7 days after
+1.65%62%37 ex-dates
Buy 14D, Sell 7D After
Buy 14 days before ex-date, sell 7 days after
+1.39%54%37 ex-dates
Quick Capture
Buy 7 days before ex-date, sell 1 day after
-0.32%49%37 ex-dates

* Returns include dividend capture yield plus price change. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Analysis Summary

OR Royalties Inc. offers a modest 1.17% forward yield with mid-range quality and long-term scores (60/100), making it a reasonable but not standout long-term dividend holding. For dividend capture, historical data favors a 1-day-before / 14-days-after strategy with a 3.08% average return and 70.3% win rate, though negative short-term momentum, relatively high volatility (ATR 3.19%), and a low Capture Score (39/100) keep the opportunity in the medium-quality range.

Historical Capture Performance
Based on past dividend events for OR
Avg Capture Yield
0.33%
Avg Recovery Days
10.9
7-Day Gap Fill
100%
14-Day Gap Fill
100%

This analysis is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.