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CMCSA Dividend History & Analysis | 4.7% Yield

CMCSA has a dividend yield of 4.7% and paid 1.61 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.65%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.61
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.27%
Overall Dividend Rating 64.59%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.11%
Payout Ratio 29.0%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 98.53%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -13% (S&P 500: 17.7%)
Total Return 5y: -14.3% (S&P 500: 99.5%)

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Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
CMCSA 124,058 M 4.65% 4.11%
SIRI 7,967 M 4.66% 2.15%
TV 1,267 M 3.95% 1.88%
CABO 917 M 2.72% 0.35%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
TV 1,267 M 58.5% 49.3%
SIRI 7,967 M 14.9% 71.8%
CMCSA 124,058 M 6.27% 67.3%
CABO 917 M 4.43% 100%
ETL 1,737 M -100% 80.8%

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CMCSA Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-10-01 2025-10-01 2025-10-22 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2025-07-02 2025-07-02 2025-07-23 Quarterly 0.33 0% 0.92%
2025-04-02 2025-04-02 2025-04-23 Quarterly 0.33 6.5% 0.91%
2025-01-08 2025-01-08 2025-01-29 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.84%
2024-10-02 2024-10-02 2024-10-23 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.75%
2024-07-03 2024-07-03 2024-07-24 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.82%
2024-04-02 2024-04-03 2024-04-24 Quarterly 0.31 6.9% 0.73%
2024-01-02 2024-01-03 2024-01-24 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.67%
2023-10-03 2023-10-04 2023-10-25 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.66%
2023-07-03 2023-07-05 2023-07-26 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.71%
2023-04-04 2023-04-05 2023-04-26 Quarterly 0.29 7.4% 0.76%
2023-01-03 2023-01-04 2023-01-25 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.77%
2022-10-04 2022-10-05 2022-10-26 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.89%
2022-07-05 2022-07-06 2022-07-27 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.69%
2022-04-05 2022-04-06 2022-04-27 Quarterly 0.27 8% 0.57%
2022-01-04 2022-01-05 2022-01-26 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.49%
2021-10-05 2021-10-06 2021-10-27 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.44%
2021-07-06 2021-07-07 2021-07-28 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.43%
2021-04-06 2021-04-07 2021-04-28 Quarterly 0.25 8.7% 0.46%
2021-01-05 2021-01-06 2021-01-27 Quarterly 0.23 0% 0.46%
2020-10-06 2020-10-07 2020-10-28 Quarterly 0.23 0% 0.51%
2020-06-30 2020-07-01 2020-07-22 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2020-03-31 2020-04-01 2020-04-22 Quarterly 0.23 9.5% N/A
2020-01-07 2020-01-08 2020-01-29 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2019-10-01 2019-10-02 2019-10-23 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2019-07-02 2019-07-03 2019-07-24 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2019-04-02 2019-04-03 2019-04-24 Quarterly 0.21 10.5% N/A
2018-12-31 2019-01-02 2019-01-23 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2018-10-02 2018-10-03 2018-10-24 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2018-07-02 2018-07-03 2018-07-25 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2018-04-03 2018-04-04 2018-04-25 Quarterly 0.19 20.3% N/A
2018-01-02 2018-01-03 2018-01-24 Quarterly 0.158 0% N/A
2017-10-03 2017-10-04 2017-10-25 Quarterly 0.158 0% N/A
2017-06-30 2017-07-05 2017-07-26 Quarterly 0.158 0% N/A
2017-04-03 2017-04-05 2017-04-26 Quarterly 0.158 14.9% N/A
2016-12-30 2017-01-04 2017-01-25 Quarterly 0.1375 0% N/A
2016-10-03 2016-10-05 2016-10-26 Quarterly 0.1375 0% N/A
2016-07-01 2016-07-06 2016-07-27 Quarterly 0.1375 0% N/A
2016-04-04 2016-04-06 2016-04-27 Quarterly 0.1375 10% N/A
2016-01-04 2016-01-06 2016-01-27 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2015-10-05 2015-10-07 2015-10-28 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2015-06-29 2015-07-01 2015-07-22 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2015-03-30 2015-04-01 2015-04-22 Quarterly 0.125 11.1% N/A
2015-01-05 2015-01-07 2015-01-28 Quarterly 0.1125 0% N/A
2014-09-29 2014-10-01 2014-10-22 Quarterly 0.1125 0% N/A
2014-06-30 2014-07-02 2014-07-23 Quarterly 0.1125 0% N/A
2014-03-31 2014-04-02 2014-04-23 Quarterly 0.1125 15.4% N/A
2013-12-30 2014-01-02 2014-01-23 Quarterly 0.0975 0% N/A
2013-09-30 2013-10-02 2013-10-23 Quarterly 0.0975 0% N/A
2013-07-01 2013-07-03 2013-07-24 Quarterly 0.0975 0% N/A

CMCSA Dividend FAQ

Comcast Corporation is a diversified media and technology conglomerate with a global presence, operating through multiple segments that provide a range of services including residential and business connectivity, media production and distribution, and theme park entertainment. The companys diverse portfolio includes NBCUniversal, Sky, and Universal theme parks, making it a significant player in the entertainment and telecommunications industries.

What is the Dividend Yield of CMCSA?

As of August 2025, CMCSA`s dividend yield is 4.65%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.61 USD by the current share price of 33.57.

Does CMCSA pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, CMCSA paid a dividend of 1.61 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-01 and the payout was 0.33 USD.

How often does CMCSA pay dividends?

CMCSA pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CMCSA has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-10-01.

Will CMCSA pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.33 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Comcast (CMCSA) is 2025-10-01.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CMCSA?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Comcast (CMCSA) is 2025-10-01.

What is the Dividend Growth of CMCSA?

CMCSA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.27% per year.
Strong growth: CMCSA's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CMCSA?

CMCSA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.11%. If you bought CMCSA's shares at 39.19 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.61 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.11% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CMCSA?

CMCSA Payout Consistency is 67.3%. 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.
Unstable: Comcast has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CMCSA have a good Dividend Yield?

CMCSA`s 4.65% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CMCSA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CMCSA is 29.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CMCSA?

CMCSA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.59%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CMCSA Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CMCSA`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Comcast`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -5.01% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Comcast ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2017-02-21 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 616,834,400
1986 616,834,400
1987 616,834,400
1988 616,834,400
1989 1,105,697,200 +79.25%
1990 1,038,766,300 -6.05%
1991 1,006,996,500 -3.06%
1992 1,206,319,900 +19.79%
1993 1,176,911,500 -2.44%
1994 1,296,851,600 +10.19%
1995 1,109,445,300 -14.45%
1996 1,499,250,400 +35.14%
1997 1,655,172,400 +10.4%
1998 2,253,610,000 +36.16%
1999 2,295,382,900 +1.85%
2000 2,725,037,500 +18.72%
2001 2,853,073,500 +4.7%
2002 2,857,271,400 +0.15%
2003 9,110,107,200 +218.84%
2004 9,110,107,200
2005 9,110,107,200
2006 6,328,000,000 -30.54%
2007 6,156,000,000 -2.72%
2008 5,776,000,000 -6.17%
2009 5,724,000,000 -0.9%
2010 5,600,000,000 -2.17%
2011 5,728,000,000 +2.29%
2012 5,374,000,000 -6.18%
2013 5,304,000,000 -1.3%
2014 5,180,000,000 -2.34%
2015 4,962,000,000 -4.21%
2016 5,088,771,100 +2.55%
2017 4,729,000,000 -7.07%
2018 4,596,000,000 -2.81%
2019 4,623,000,000 +0.59%
2020 4,645,000,000 +0.48%
2021 4,613,000,000 -0.69%
2022 4,290,000,000 -7%
2023 4,039,000,000 -5.85%
2024 3,787,746,400 -6.22%
2025 3,756,000,000 -0.84%

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.

Last update: 2025-08-15 11:51