WMG Dividend History & Analysis | 3.1% Yield

WMG has a dividend yield of 3.1% and paid 0.75 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.06%
Payout Ratio 57.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.20%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.23%
Payout FCF 68.0%
Streak Years 6
Dividend Rating 64.62%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -16.2%
Total Return 5y: -16.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Movies & Entertainment

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
TKO 17,140 M 1.25% 4.69%
UMG 49,842 M 1.98% 2.28%
BOL 16,131 M 1.54% 2.12%
CNK 3,112 M 1.22% 1.40%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CURI 189 M 407% 83.3%
DIS 187,979 M 104% 88.6%
TKO 17,140 M 48.0% 83.4%
MCS 513 M 44.2% 86.7%
UMG 49,842 M 27.0% 99.2%

WMG Dividend History: Last 23 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-18 2026-02-18 2026-03-03 0.19 0% 0.65%
2025-11-19 2025-11-19 2025-12-02 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.63%
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 25% 0.41%
2021-05-21 2021-05-24 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.34%
2021-02-19 2021-02-22 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2020-11-23 2020-11-24 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2020-08-24 2020-08-25 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A

WMG Dividend FAQ

Warner Music Group Corp. operates as a music entertainment company in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and internationally. It operates through Recorded Music and Music Publishing segments. The company is involved in the discovery and development of recording artists, as well as related marketing, promotion, distribution, sale, and l...

What is the Dividend Yield of WMG?

As of February 2026, WMG`s dividend yield is 3.06%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.75 USD by the current share price of 27.98.

Does WMG pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, WMG paid a dividend of 0.75 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-18 and the payout was 0.19 USD.

How often does WMG pay dividends?

WMG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WMG has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-18.

WMG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WMG for the next 4 payments are between 0.188 (-1.1%) and 0.203 (+6.8%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will WMG pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.19 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for Warner Music (WMG) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WMG?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Warner Music (WMG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WMG?

WMG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.20% per year.
Strong growth: WMG's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WMG?

WMG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.23%. If you bought WMG's shares at 33.66 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.75 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.23% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WMG?

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.

Does WMG have a good Dividend Yield?

WMG`s 3.06% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WMG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WMG is 57.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of WMG?

WMG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.62%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WMG Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WMG's Outstanding Shares?

Warner Music's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.25% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has WMG ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2004 115,300,000
2005 150,500,000 +30.53%
2006 151,500,000 +0.66%
2007 147,200,000 -2.84%
2008 149,900,000 +1.83%
2009 149,500,000 -0.27%
2010 150,000,000 +0.33%
2011 501,991,900 +234.66%
2012 501,991,900
2013 501,991,900
2014 501,991,900
2015 501,991,900
2016 501,991,900
2017 501,991,900
2018 501,991,900
2019 501,991,900
2020 510,854,800 +1.77%
2021 514,921,000 +0.8%
2022 515,074,000 +0.03%
2023 516,462,000 +0.27%
2024 518,433,000 +0.38%
2025 519,047,600 +0.12%

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: 2026-02-15 02:16