WMG Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield
WMG has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 0.77 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TKO NYSE TKO Holdings |
35,829 M | 1.58% | 6.04% |
| TME NYSE Tencent Music Entertainment |
12,647 M | 2.69% | 3.49% |
| MCS NYSE Marcus |
849 M | 1.76% | 2.05% |
| CNK NYSE Cinemark Holdings |
4,159 M | 1.22% | 1.91% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| TKO NYSE TKO Holdings |
35,829 M | 66.90% | 59.2% |
| TME NYSE Tencent Music Entertainment |
12,647 M | 35.62% | 100.0% |
| CNK NYSE Cinemark Holdings |
4,159 M | 12.50% | 100.0% |
| MCS NYSE Marcus |
849 M | 13.29% | 100.0% |
WMG Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | 2026-08-20 | 2026-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.2 | +5.3% | 0.74% |
| 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% |
WMG Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, WMG's dividend yield is 2.57%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.77 USD by the current share price of 27.16.
As of September 2026, WMG paid a dividend of 0.77 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-20 and the payout was 0.2 USD.
WMG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WMG has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-20.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WMG for the next payments are between 0.199 (-0.5%) and 0.205 (+2.5%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.96%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.2 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-20. 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 5.98% per year. Strong growth: WMG's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
WMG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.95%. If you bought WMG's shares at 39.39 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.77 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.95% 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 2.57% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of WMG is 41.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
WMG's Overall Dividend Rating is 60.36%. 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: 2026-09-20 02:05 UTC