DIS Dividend History & Analysis | 1.1% Yield

DIS has a dividend yield of 1.1% and paid 2 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.10%
Payout Ratio 21.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 104.12%
Consistency Lifetime 88.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.07%
Payout FCF 12.9%
Streak Years 3
Dividend Rating 63.72%

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: -0.9%
Total Return 5y: -42.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Movies & Entertainment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
TKO 17,405 M 1.25% 5.24%
UMG 49,821 M 1.98% 2.28%
BOL 15,906 M 1.54% 2.35%
MCS 472 M 1.74% 1.81%
CNK 2,782 M 1.22% 1.62%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CURI 217 M 407% 83.3%
TKO 17,405 M 48.0% 83.4%
MCS 472 M 44.2% 86.7%
UMG 49,821 M 27.0% 99.2%
WMG 15,176 M 8.20% 100%

DIS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-06-30 2026-06-30 2026-07-22 Semiannual 0.75 0% N/A
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2026-01-15 Semiannual 0.75 50% 0.68%
2025-06-24 2025-06-24 2025-07-23 Semiannual 0.5 0% 0.42%
2024-12-16 2024-12-16 2025-01-16 Semiannual 0.5 11.1% 0.44%
2024-07-08 2024-07-08 2024-07-25 Semiannual 0.45 50% 0.46%
2023-12-08 2023-12-11 2024-01-10 Other 0.3 -65.9% 0.33%
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2020-01-16 Semiannual 0.88 0% N/A
2019-07-05 2019-07-08 2019-07-25 Semiannual 0.88 0% N/A
2018-12-07 2018-12-10 2019-01-10 Semiannual 0.88 4.8% N/A
2018-07-06 2018-07-09 2018-07-26 Semiannual 0.84 0% N/A
2017-12-08 2017-12-11 2018-01-11 Semiannual 0.84 7.7% N/A
2017-07-06 2017-07-10 2017-07-27 Semiannual 0.78 0% N/A
2016-12-08 2016-12-12 2017-01-11 Semiannual 0.78 9.9% N/A
2016-07-07 2016-07-11 2016-07-28 Semiannual 0.71 0% N/A
2015-12-10 2015-12-14 2016-01-11 Semiannual 0.71 7.6% N/A
2015-07-01 2015-07-06 2015-07-29 Semiannual 0.66 -42.6% N/A
2014-12-11 2014-12-15 2015-01-08 Annual 1.15 33.7% N/A
2013-12-12 2013-12-16 2014-01-16 Annual 0.86 14.7% N/A
2012-12-06 2012-12-10 2012-12-28 Annual 0.75 25% N/A
2011-12-14 2011-12-16 2012-01-18 Annual 0.6 50% N/A
2010-12-09 2010-12-13 2011-01-18 Annual 0.4 14.3% N/A
2009-12-10 2009-12-14 2010-01-19 Annual 0.35 0% N/A
2008-12-11 2008-12-15 2009-01-20 Annual 0.35 0% N/A
2007-12-05 2007-12-07 2008-01-11 Annual 0.35 12.9% N/A
2006-12-13 2006-12-15 2007-01-12 Annual 0.31 14.8% N/A
2005-12-08 2005-12-12 2006-01-06 Annual 0.27 12.5% N/A
2004-12-08 2004-12-10 2005-01-06 Annual 0.24 14.3% N/A
2003-12-10 2003-12-12 2004-01-06 Annual 0.21 0% N/A
2002-12-11 2002-12-13 2003-01-09 Annual 0.21 0% N/A
2001-12-05 2001-12-07 2001-12-21 Annual 0.21 0% N/A
2000-12-06 2000-12-08 2000-12-22 Annual 0.21 0% N/A
1999-11-12 1999-11-16 1999-12-17 Annual 0.21 296.2% N/A
1999-10-07 0.053 1.9% N/A
1998-10-07 1998-10-09 1998-11-20 Quarterly 0.052 0% N/A
1998-07-22 1998-07-24 1998-08-21 Quarterly 0.052 -67.1% N/A
1998-04-07 1998-04-09 1998-05-22 Quarterly 0.158 19.7% N/A
1998-01-07 1998-01-09 1998-02-20 Quarterly 0.132 0% N/A
1997-10-15 1997-10-17 1997-11-21 Quarterly 0.132 0% N/A
1997-07-09 1997-07-11 1997-08-22 Quarterly 0.132 0% N/A
1997-04-09 1997-04-11 1997-05-16 Quarterly 0.132 20% N/A
1997-01-08 1997-01-10 1997-02-21 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
1996-10-09 1996-10-11 1996-11-22 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
1996-07-10 1996-07-12 1996-08-16 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
1996-04-10 1996-04-12 1996-05-17 Quarterly 0.11 22.2% N/A
1995-12-29 1996-01-03 1996-02-16 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
1995-10-11 1995-10-13 1995-11-17 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
1995-07-06 1995-07-10 1995-08-18 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
1995-04-07 1995-04-14 1995-05-19 Quarterly 0.09 20% N/A
1995-01-03 1995-01-09 1995-02-17 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
1994-10-07 1994-10-14 1994-11-18 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A

DIS Dividend FAQ

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is a global entertainment conglomerate operating across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through three primary segments: Media & Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences. Its media arm creates and distributes film and TV content via brands such as Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, National Geographic, and the legacy Fox/20th Century studios, while also running direct-to-consumer streaming services (Disney+, Disney+ Hotstar, Hulu) and sports streaming (ESPN, ESPN+). The Experiences segment owns and manages theme parks and resorts worldwide-including Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort, and Disney Cruise Line-as well as licensing its IP for merchandise, games, and third-party operations like Tokyo Disney Resort.

What is the Dividend Yield of DIS?

As of February 2026, DIS`s dividend yield is 1.10%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.00 USD by the current share price of 107.13.

Does DIS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, DIS paid a dividend of 2.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-30 and the payout was 0.75 USD.

How often does DIS pay dividends?

DIS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, DIS has issued 3 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-30.

DIS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DIS for the next 4 payments are between 0.666 (-11.2%) and 0.675 (-10.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will DIS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.75 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Walt Disney (DIS) is 2026-06-30.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DIS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Walt Disney (DIS) is 2026-06-30.

What is the Dividend Growth of DIS?

DIS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 104% per year.
Strong growth: DIS's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of DIS?

DIS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.07%. If you bought DIS's shares at 186.52 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.07% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DIS?

DIS Payout Consistency is 88.6%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Walt Disney has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does DIS have a good Dividend Yield?

DIS`s 1.10% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DIS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DIS is 21.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of DIS?

DIS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.72%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

DIS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in DIS's Outstanding Shares?

Walt Disney's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.15% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has DIS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 13, 2007 with a ratio of 10000:9865.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.01 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 1,572,565,000
1986 1,569,970,000 -0.17%
1987 1,578,042,000 +0.51%
1988 1,614,535,000 +2.31%
1989 1,623,988,000 +0.59%
1990 1,597,093,000 -1.66%
1991 1,568,775,000 -1.77%
1992 1,607,462,000 +2.47%
1993 1,612,526,000 +0.32%
1994 1,553,754,000 -3.64%
1995 1,576,577,000 +1.47%
1996 2,025,000,000 +28.44%
1997 2,031,000,000 +0.3%
1998 2,073,333,300 +2.08%
1999 2,081,000,000 +0.37%
2000 2,103,000,000 +1.06%
2001 2,040,000,000 -3%
2002 2,044,000,000 +0.2%
2003 2,099,000,000 +2.69%
2004 2,107,000,000 +0.38%
2005 1,999,000,000 -5.13%
2006 2,148,000,000 +7.45%
2007 1,989,000,000 -7.4%
2008 1,872,000,000 -5.88%
2009 1,903,000,000 +1.66%
2010 1,927,000,000 +1.26%
2011 1,824,000,000 -5.35%
2012 1,800,000,000 -1.32%
2013 1,784,000,000 -0.89%
2014 1,717,000,000 -3.76%
2015 1,668,000,000 -2.85%
2016 1,603,000,000 -3.9%
2017 1,521,000,000 -5.12%
2018 1,498,000,000 -1.51%
2019 1,817,000,000 +21.3%
2020 1,823,000,000 +0.33%
2021 1,828,000,000 +0.27%
2022 1,827,000,000 -0.05%
2023 1,835,000,000 +0.44%
2024 1,818,000,000 -0.93%
2025 1,793,000,000 -1.38%

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: 2026-02-03 04:21