CNK Dividend History & Analysis | 1.5% Yield

CNK has a dividend yield of 1.5% and paid 0.34 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.53%
Payout Ratio 39.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 70.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.41%
Payout FCF 22.0%
Streak Years 1
Dividend Rating 39.06%

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: 17.9%
Total Return 5y: 14.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Movies & Entertainment

Top 3 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
TKO 18,065 M 1.25% 5.81%
UMG 48,999 M 1.98% 2.28%
BOL 14,910 M 1.54% 2.15%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
DIS 182,730 M 104% 88.6%
TKO 18,065 M 48.0% 83.4%
MCS 527 M 44.2% 86.7%
UMG 48,999 M 27.0% 99.2%
WMG 14,845 M 8.20% 100%

CNK Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-03 2026-03-03 2026-03-17 Quarterly 0.09 0% 0.32%
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 2025-12-12 Quarterly 0.09 12.5% 0.33%
2025-08-27 2025-08-27 2025-09-10 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.31%
2025-05-29 2025-05-29 2025-06-12 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.24%
2025-03-05 2025-03-05 2025-03-19 Quarterly 0.08 -77.8% 0.33%
2020-03-05 2020-03-06 2020-03-20 Quarterly 0.36 5.9% N/A
2019-12-03 2019-12-04 2019-12-18 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2019-09-03 2019-09-04 2019-09-18 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2019-06-07 2019-06-10 2019-06-24 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-03-22 Quarterly 0.34 6.3% N/A
2018-12-03 2018-12-04 2018-12-18 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2018-08-31 2018-09-04 2018-09-18 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-06-22 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2018-03-07 2018-03-08 2018-03-22 Quarterly 0.32 10.3% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2017-08-29 2017-08-31 2017-09-13 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2017-06-06 2017-06-08 2017-06-22 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2017-03-06 2017-03-08 2017-03-20 Quarterly 0.29 7.4% N/A
2016-11-30 2016-12-02 2016-12-16 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2016-08-29 2016-08-31 2016-09-13 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2016-06-06 2016-06-08 2016-06-22 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2016-03-03 2016-03-07 2016-03-18 Quarterly 0.27 8% N/A
2015-11-30 2015-12-02 2015-12-16 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-08-27 2015-08-31 2015-09-11 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-06-03 2015-06-05 2015-06-19 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-03-02 2015-03-04 2015-03-18 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-11-28 2014-12-02 2014-12-11 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-08-26 2014-08-28 2014-09-12 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-06-04 2014-06-06 2014-06-20 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-02-28 2014-03-04 2014-03-19 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-11-27 2013-12-02 2013-12-11 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-08-26 2013-08-28 2013-09-12 Quarterly 0.25 19% N/A
2013-06-04 2013-06-06 2013-06-20 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2013-02-28 2013-03-04 2013-03-15 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2012-11-19 2012-11-21 2012-12-07 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2012-08-17 2012-08-21 2012-09-05 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2012-06-04 2012-06-06 2012-06-19 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2012-02-29 2012-03-02 2012-03-16 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2011-11-16 2011-11-18 2011-12-07 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2011-08-15 2011-08-17 2011-09-01 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2011-06-02 2011-06-06 2011-06-17 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2011-03-02 2011-03-04 2011-03-16 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2010-11-18 2010-11-22 2010-12-07 Quarterly 0.21 16.7% N/A
2010-08-13 2010-08-17 2010-09-01 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2010-06-02 2010-06-04 2010-06-18 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2010-03-03 2010-03-05 2010-03-19 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2009-11-23 2009-11-25 2009-12-10 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2009-08-13 2009-08-17 2009-09-01 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2009-05-29 2009-06-02 2009-06-17 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2009-03-03 2009-03-05 2009-03-20 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A

CNK Dividend FAQ

Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (CNK) operates in the theatrical exhibition business, showcasing films in theaters. The company generates revenue primarily through ticket sales and concessions. Its operations span the United States and Latin America, a common strategy for cinema chains seeking diverse market exposure.

What is the Dividend Yield of CNK?

As of March 2026, CNK`s dividend yield is 1.53%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.34 USD by the current share price of 27.65.

Does CNK pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, CNK paid a dividend of 0.34 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-03 and the payout was 0.09 USD.

How often does CNK pay dividends?

CNK pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CNK has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-03.

CNK dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CNK for the next 4 payments are between 0.035 (-61.1%) and 0.066 (-26.7%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will CNK pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.09 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-03. The next Ex-Dividend date for Cinemark Holdings (CNK) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CNK?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Cinemark Holdings (CNK) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CNK?

CNK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of CNK?

CNK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.41%. If you bought CNK's shares at 24.11 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.34 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.41% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CNK?

CNK Payout Consistency is 70.1%. 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: Cinemark Holdings has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CNK have a good Dividend Yield?

CNK`s 1.53% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CNK?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CNK is 39.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of CNK?

CNK`s Overall Dividend Rating is 39.06%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CNK Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CNK's Outstanding Shares?

Cinemark Holdings's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 0.0%).

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

Has CNK 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
2005 102,386,500
2006 102,386,500
2007 106,965,000 +4.47%
2008 108,463,000 +1.4%
2009 110,547,000 +1.92%
2010 112,542,000 +1.8%
2011 112,825,000 +0.25%
2012 113,958,000 +1%
2013 114,536,000 +0.51%
2014 115,062,000 +0.46%
2015 115,463,000 +0.35%
2016 115,629,000 +0.14%
2017 116,076,000 +0.39%
2018 116,383,000 +0.26%
2019 119,700,000 +2.85%
2020 116,707,000 -2.5%
2021 117,582,000 +0.75%
2022 118,500,000 +0.78%
2023 119,200,000 +0.59%
2024 163,600,000 +37.25%
2025 119,200,000 -27.14%

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: 2026-03-03 02:35