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DIS Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

DIS's dividend history, current yield (1.3%), dividend growth rate (78%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Movies & Entertainment).

Yield 12m 1.30%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.45
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 77.95%
Overall Dividend Rating 58.69%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.29%
Payout Ratio 25.3%
Payout Frequency 12m 3
Payout Consistency 88.6%
Total Return 12m: 26.20%
Total Return 5y: 3.78%
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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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

Top Dividend Payers in Movies & Entertainment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
CURI 325 M 7.83% 2.96%
PLTK 1,861 M 6.83% 1.63%
WMG 15,320 M 2.41% 2.67%
BOL 17,377 M 1.46% 2.93%
UMG 58,605 M 1.78% 1.96%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
DIS 222,921 M 78.0% 88.6%
CURI 325 M 71.3% 100%
TKO 14,481 M 71.0% 79.6%
WMG 15,320 M 23.9% 100%
UMG 58,605 M 26.3% 99.0%

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DIS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of July 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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 14.4% N/A
2006-12-13 2006-12-15 2007-01-12 Annual 0.3058 14.8% N/A
2005-12-08 2005-12-12 2006-01-06 Annual 0.2664 12.5% N/A
2004-12-08 2004-12-10 2005-01-06 Annual 0.2368 14.3% N/A
2003-12-10 2003-12-12 2004-01-06 Annual 0.2072 0% N/A
2002-12-11 2002-12-13 2003-01-09 Annual 0.2072 0% N/A
2001-12-05 2001-12-07 2001-12-21 Annual 0.2072 0% N/A
2000-12-06 2000-12-08 2000-12-22 Annual 0.2072 0% N/A
1999-11-12 1999-11-16 1999-12-17 Annual 0.2072 296.2% N/A
1999-10-07 0.0523 1.9% N/A
1998-10-07 1998-10-09 1998-11-20 Quarterly 0.0513 0% N/A
1998-07-22 1998-07-24 1998-08-21 Quarterly 0.0513 -1.3% N/A
1998-04-07 1998-04-09 1998-05-22 Quarterly 0.052 19.7% N/A
1998-01-07 1998-01-09 1998-02-20 Quarterly 0.0434 0% N/A
1997-10-15 1997-10-17 1997-11-21 Quarterly 0.0434 0% N/A
1997-07-09 1997-07-11 1997-08-22 Quarterly 0.0434 0% N/A
1997-04-09 1997-04-11 1997-05-16 Quarterly 0.0434 20% N/A
1997-01-08 1997-01-10 1997-02-21 Quarterly 0.0362 0% N/A
1996-10-09 1996-10-11 1996-11-22 Quarterly 0.0362 0% N/A
1996-07-10 1996-07-12 1996-08-16 Quarterly 0.0362 0% N/A
1996-04-10 1996-04-12 1996-05-17 Quarterly 0.0362 22.2% N/A
1995-12-29 1996-01-03 1996-02-16 Quarterly 0.0296 0% N/A
1995-10-11 1995-10-13 1995-11-17 Quarterly 0.0296 0% N/A
1995-07-06 1995-07-10 1995-08-18 Quarterly 0.0296 0% N/A
1995-04-07 1995-04-14 1995-05-19 Quarterly 0.0296 20% N/A
1995-01-03 1995-01-09 1995-02-17 Quarterly 0.0247 0% N/A
1994-10-07 1994-10-14 1994-11-18 Quarterly 0.0247 0% N/A
1994-07-05 1994-07-11 1994-08-19 Quarterly 0.0247 0% N/A
1994-04-11 1994-04-15 1994-05-20 Quarterly 0.0247 0% N/A

DIS Dividend FAQ

Does DIS pay a dividend?

As of July 2025, DIS paid a dividend of 1.45 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-24 and the payout was 0.5 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of DIS?

As of July 2025, DIS`s dividend yield is 1.30%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.45 USD by the current share price of 121.82.

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 2025-06-24.

Will DIS pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.5 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-06-24. The next Ex-Dividend date for Walt Disney (DIS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DIS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Walt Disney (DIS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of DIS?

DIS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 78.0% 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 1.29%. If you bought DIS's shares at 117.38 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.45 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.29% 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 1.30% 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 25.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of DIS?

DIS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 58.69%. 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 -0.15% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -70.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Walt Disney ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2007-06-13 with a factor of 10000:9865. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.01.
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 1,814,000,000 -0.22%

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 per year (typically quarterly).
  • 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.