WMG Dividend History & Analysis | 2.4% Yield
WMG has a dividend yield of 2.4% and paid 0.76 USD 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 |
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| TKO NYSE TKO Holdings |
35,383 M | 1.53% | 6.74% |
| MCS NYSE Marcus |
708 M | 1.97% | 2.06% |
| CNK NYSE Cinemark Holdings |
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|---|---|---|---|
| TKO NYSE TKO Holdings |
35,383 M | 62.15% | 59.2% |
| MCS NYSE Marcus |
708 M | 13.56% | 100.0% |
| CNK NYSE Cinemark Holdings |
3,730 M | 13.05% | 100.0% |
WMG Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | 2026-05-26 | 2026-06-02 | Quarterly | 0.19 | 0% | 0.55% |
| 2026-02-18 | 2026-02-18 | 2026-03-03 | Quarterly | 0.19 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2025-11-19 | 2025-11-19 | 2025-12-02 | Quarterly | 0.19 | 0% | 0.64% |
| 2025-08-20 | 2025-08-20 | 2025-09-03 | Quarterly | 0.19 | +5.6% | 0.59% |
| 2025-05-27 | 2025-05-27 | 2025-06-03 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2025-02-24 | 2025-02-24 | 2025-03-04 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 0.51% |
| 2024-11-19 | 2024-11-19 | 2024-12-03 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 0.55% |
| 2024-08-27 | 2024-08-27 | 2024-09-04 | Quarterly | 0.18 | +5.9% | 0.62% |
| 2024-05-22 | 2024-05-23 | 2024-06-03 | Quarterly | 0.17 | 0% | 0.54% |
| 2024-02-21 | 2024-02-22 | 2024-03-01 | Quarterly | 0.17 | 0% | 0.48% |
| 2023-11-20 | 2023-11-21 | 2023-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.17 | 0% | 0.54% |
| 2023-08-23 | 2023-08-24 | 2023-08-24 | Quarterly | 0.17 | +6.3% | 0.53% |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-01 | Quarterly | 0.16 | 0% | 0.62% |
| 2023-02-17 | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-01 | Quarterly | 0.16 | 0% | 0.48% |
| 2022-11-21 | 2022-11-22 | 2022-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.16 | 0% | 0.59% |
| 2022-08-23 | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.16 | +6.7% | 0.58% |
| 2022-05-20 | 2022-05-23 | 2022-06-01 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.5% |
| 2022-02-17 | 2022-02-18 | 2022-03-01 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.41% |
| 2021-11-22 | 2021-11-23 | 2021-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.35% |
| 2021-08-24 | 2021-08-25 | 2021-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.41% |
WMG Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, WMG's dividend yield is 2.42%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.76 USD by the current share price of 26.55.
As of July 2026, WMG paid a dividend of 0.76 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-26 and the payout was 0.19 USD.
WMG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WMG has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-26.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WMG for the next payments are between 0.194 (+2.1%) and 0.2 (+5.3%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.98%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.19 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-26. The next Ex-Dividend date for Warner Music (WMG) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Warner Music (WMG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
WMG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.07% per year. Strong growth: WMG's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
WMG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.26%. If you bought WMG's shares at 33.60 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.76 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.26% of your original purchase price.
WMG Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: Warner Music has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
WMG's 2.42% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of WMG is 56.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
WMG's Overall Dividend Rating is 60.32%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
WMG Outstanding Shares Analysis
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: 2026-07-19 02:05 UTC