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 | 15,333 M | 1.64% | 5.17% |
| WMG | 12,353 M | 2.55% | 2.57% |
| BOL | 15,621 M | 1.54% | 3.66% |
| CNK | 3,105 M | 1.53% | 1.72% |
| TME | 16,994 M | 1.26% | 2.08% |
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIS | 170,156 M | 104% | 88.6% |
| TKO | 15,333 M | 48.0% | 83.4% |
| MCS | 489 M | 44.2% | 86.7% |
| TME | 16,994 M | 31.4% | 100% |
| WMG | 12,353 M | 8.20% | 100% |
UMG Dividend History: Last 9 Payments (EUR) as of March 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 conglomerate organized into three core segments: Recorded Music, which signs and promotes artists while handling distribution across physical, digital, and live-event channels; Music Publishing, which develops songwriters and manages composition copyrights for uses ranging from recordings to film and advertising; and Merchandising & Other, which creates and sells artist-branded products and provides brand-rights services. Headquartered in Hilversum, Netherlands, the company was incorporated in 2020 and trades on the Amsterdam exchange under ticker UMG.
What is the Dividend Yield of UMG?
As of March 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 15.58.Does UMG pay a dividend?
As of March 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 payments are between 0.25 (+4.2%) and 0.266 (+10.8%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.31%.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 62.86%. 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: 2026-03-21 02:40