UMG Dividend History & Analysis | 3.4% Yield
UMG has a dividend yield of 3.4% and paid 0.52 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMG | 17,693 M | 2.55% | 2.85% |
| TKO | 14,356 M | 1.37% | 5.11% |
| BOL | 17,257 M | 1.54% | 3.54% |
| CNK | 3,087 M | 1.19% | 1.82% |
| DIS | 179,868 M | 1.10% | 1.14% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIS | 179,868 M | 104.12% | 88.6% |
| TKO | 14,356 M | 47.95% | 83.4% |
| MCS | 556 M | 44.22% | 86.7% |
| TME | 14,424 M | 31.39% | 100.0% |
| WMG | 17,693 M | 8.20% | 100.0% |
2.55% Yield
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | 2026-06-12 | Final | 0.28 | +16.7% | 1.37% | |
| 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
As of May 2026, UMG's dividend yield is 3.37%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.52 EUR by the current share price of 20.58.
As of May 2026, UMG paid a dividend of 0.52 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-20 and the payout was 0.28 EUR.
UMG pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, UMG has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-20.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for UMG for the next payments are between 0.231 (-17.5%) and 0.291 (+3.9%). This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.54%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.28 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for Universal Music (UMG) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Universal Music (UMG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
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.
UMG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.31%. If you bought UMG's shares at 22.55 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.52 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.31% of your original purchase price.
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.
UMG's 3.37% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of UMG is 70.8%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
UMG's Overall Dividend Rating is 67.49%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-05-23 02:46 UTC