UMG Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield
UMG has a dividend yield of 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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| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| TKO | 17,157 M | 1.25% | 4.69% |
| BOL | 15,568 M | 1.54% | 2.42% |
| MCS | 493 M | 1.74% | 1.98% |
| CNK | 2,811 M | 1.22% | 1.80% |
| DIS | 203,904 M | 1.10% | 1.20% |
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURI | 216 M | 407% | 83.3% |
| DIS | 203,904 M | 104% | 88.6% |
| TKO | 17,157 M | 48.0% | 83.4% |
| MCS | 493 M | 44.2% | 86.7% |
| WMG | 15,946 M | 8.20% | 100% |
UMG Dividend History: Last 9 Payments (EUR) as of January 2026
| 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, develops, markets and distributes artists and also runs live-event and media licensing activities; Music Publishing, which signs songwriters, owns composition copyrights and monetizes them through recordings, public performances and sync placements; and Merchandising & Other, which creates and sells artist-branded products and provides brand-rights services across retail, touring and e-commerce channels. The company was incorporated in 2020 and is headquartered in Hilversum, the Netherlands.
What is the Dividend Yield of UMG?
As of January 2026, UMG`s dividend yield is 1.98%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.52 EUR by the current share price of 20.99.Does UMG pay a dividend?
As of January 2026, 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.UMG dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for UMG for the next 4 payments are between 0.207 (-13.8%) and 0.313 (+30.4%).This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.
Will UMG pay dividends in 2026?
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 27.0% 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 99.2%.
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 1.98% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of UMG?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of UMG is 38.5%. 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 63.16%. 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.
- Payout Ratio
- Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
- Payout FCF
- Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
- Growth Rate (CAGR)
- Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
- Consistency
- Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
- Yield on Cost
- Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
- Streak
- Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
- Dividend Rating
- Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-01-20 02:47