UMG Dividend History & Analysis | 2.2% Yield
UMG has a dividend yield of 2.2% and paid 0.52 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
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| SOGP | 66 M | 12.6% | 9.78% |
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| MCS | 423 M | 2.20% | 4.08% |
| WMG | 17,199 M | 2.21% | 2.76% |
| Symbol | Market Cap (USD) | Growth Rate (CAGR) | Payout Consistency |
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| DIS | 197,557 M | 217% | 88.7% |
| TKO | 15,428 M | 104% | 84.1% |
| WMG | 17,199 M | 30.7% | 100% |
| UMG | 50,609 M | 36.6% | 99.0% |
| MCS | 423 M | 13.3% | 88.4% |
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UMG Dividend History: Last 9 Payments (EUR) as of October 2025
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-06 | 2025-10-28 | Interim | 0.24 | -14.3% | 0.97% | |
| 2025-05-21 | 2025-06-13 | Final | 0.28 | 16.7% | 1.02% | |
| 2024-10-02 | 2024-10-25 | Interim | 0.24 | -11.1% | 1.03% | |
| 2024-05-20 | 2024-06-11 | Final | 0.27 | 12.5% | 0.95% | |
| 2023-10-04 | 2023-10-27 | Interim | 0.24 | -11.1% | 0.97% | |
| 2023-05-15 | 2023-06-06 | Final | 0.27 | 12.5% | 1.46% | |
| 2022-10-05 | 2022-10-28 | Interim | 0.24 | 20% | 1.22% | |
| 2022-05-16 | 2022-06-08 | Final | 0.2 | 0% | 0.99% | |
| 2021-10-25 | 2021-10-28 | Interim | 0.2 | 0% | 0.8% |
UMG Dividend FAQ
Universal Music Group N.V. (UMG) is a global music-industry operator organized into three core segments: Recorded Music, which signs and develops artists while licensing, marketing, promoting, and distributing their recordings across physical, digital, and streaming platforms and also runs live-event, sponsorship, film and TV activities; Music Publishing, which signs songwriters, owns and administers composition copyrights, and monetizes those works through recordings, public performances, sync placements in film, advertising and other media; and Merchandising & Other, which creates and sells artist-branded products through fashion retail, concert venues and e-commerce, and provides brand-rights management services.
What is the Dividend Yield of UMG?
As of October 2025, UMG`s dividend yield is 2.20%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.52 EUR by the current share price of 23.60.Does UMG pay a dividend?
As of October 2025, UMG paid a dividend of 0.52 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-06 and the payout was 0.24 EUR.How often does UMG pay dividends?
UMG pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, UMG has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-10-06.Will UMG pay dividends in 2025?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.24 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-06. The next Ex-Dividend date for Universal Music (UMG) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for UMG?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Universal Music (UMG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of UMG?
UMG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 36.6% per year.
Strong growth: UMG's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of UMG?
UMG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.28%. If you bought UMG's shares at 22.85 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.52 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.28% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of UMG?
UMG Payout Consistency is 99.0%.
The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Universal Music has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does UMG have a good Dividend Yield?
UMG`s 2.20% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of UMG?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of UMG is 33.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.What is the Dividend Rating of UMG?
UMG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.48%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.Key Metric Definitions
- Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
- Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
- Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
- Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
- Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
- Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
- Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
- Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.