WMG Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield
WMG has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 0.73 USD 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 (purchase 5y ago) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLTK | 1,390 M | 11.1% | 2.04% |
| CURI | 233 M | 9.44% | 3.61% |
| UMG | 53,424 M | 3.06% | 3.29% |
| WMG | 16,910 M | 2.27% | 2.72% |
| BOL | 16,499 M | 1.50% | 2.71% |
| Symbol | Market Cap (USD) | Growth Rate (5y CAGR) | Payout Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURI | 233 M | 100% | 100% |
| DIS | 208,937 M | 78.0% | 88.6% |
| TKO | 15,241 M | 71.0% | 83.0% |
| WMG | 16,910 M | 23.9% | 100% |
| UMG | 53,424 M | 26.4% | 99.0% |
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WMG Dividend History: Last 21 Payments (USD) as of August 2025
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | 0.33% |
| 2020-11-23 | 2020-11-24 | 2020-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.12 | 0% | 0.42% |
| 2020-08-24 | 2020-08-25 | 2020-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.12 | 0% | N/A |
WMG Dividend FAQ
Warner Music Group Corp. is a global music entertainment company operating through two main segments: Recorded Music and Music Publishing. The Recorded Music segment focuses on discovering and developing recording artists, marketing, and distributing their music through various channels, including streaming services and physical retailers. With a diverse portfolio of record labels, such as Warner Records and Atlantic Records, the company has a strong presence in the music industry.
What is the Dividend Yield of WMG?
As of August 2025, WMG`s dividend yield is 2.27%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.73 USD by the current share price of 33.40.Does WMG pay a dividend?
As of August 2025, WMG paid a dividend of 0.73 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-20 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 2025-08-20.Will WMG pay dividends in 2025?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.19 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-20. 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 23.9% 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 2.72%. If you bought WMG's shares at 26.83 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.73 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.72% 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 2.27% 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 73.0%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.What is the Dividend Rating of WMG?
WMG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.77%. 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.
- 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: 2025-08-23 02:46