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GHC Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield

GHC has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 7.12 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.72%
Dividends per Share 12m 7.12
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.47%
Overall Dividend Rating 51.36%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.82%
Payout Ratio 10.8%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.33%

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.
Total Return 12m: 43.8% (S&P 500: 17.8%)
Total Return 5y: 173% (S&P 500: 104.5%)

Top Dividend Payers in Education Services

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
STRA 1,867 M 3.61% 3.0%
PRDO 2,077 M 2.31% 4.49%
AFYA 1,349 M 1.47% 0.95%
EDU 7,495 M 1.15% 0.42%
Top 2 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
PRDO 2,077 M 47.7% 100%
LAUR 3,775 M -100% 17.6%

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GHC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-07-17 2025-07-17 2025-08-07 Quarterly 1.8 0% 0.2%
2025-04-17 2025-04-17 2025-05-08 Quarterly 1.8 0% 0.2%
2025-02-03 2025-02-03 2025-02-20 Quarterly 1.8 4.7% 0.2%
2024-10-17 2024-10-17 2024-11-07 Quarterly 1.72 0% 0.21%
2024-07-18 2024-07-18 2024-08-08 Quarterly 1.72 0% 0.22%
2024-04-17 2024-04-18 2024-05-09 Quarterly 1.72 0% 0.24%
2024-01-31 2024-02-01 2024-02-15 Quarterly 1.72 4.2% 0.23%
2023-10-17 2023-10-18 2023-11-02 Quarterly 1.65 0% 0.28%
2023-07-18 2023-07-19 2023-08-03 Quarterly 1.65 0% 0.3%
2023-04-19 2023-04-20 2023-05-11 Quarterly 1.65 0% 0.28%
2023-02-01 2023-02-02 2023-02-16 Quarterly 1.65 4.4% 0.26%
2022-10-17 2022-10-18 2022-11-04 Quarterly 1.58 0% 0.28%
2022-07-18 2022-07-19 2022-08-05 Quarterly 1.58 0% 0.28%
2022-04-19 2022-04-20 2022-05-12 Quarterly 1.58 0% 0.25%
2022-02-02 2022-02-03 2022-02-17 Quarterly 1.58 4.6% 0.27%
2021-10-14 2021-10-15 2021-11-04 Quarterly 1.51 0% 0.26%
2021-07-15 2021-07-16 2021-08-05 Quarterly 1.51 0% 0.23%
2021-04-15 2021-04-16 2021-05-13 Quarterly 1.51 0% 0.24%
2021-02-03 2021-02-04 2021-02-18 Quarterly 1.51 4.1% 0.26%
2020-10-14 2020-10-15 2020-11-05 Quarterly 1.45 0% 0.35%
2020-07-15 2020-07-16 2020-08-06 Quarterly 1.45 0% N/A
2020-04-15 2020-04-16 2020-05-14 Quarterly 1.45 0% N/A
2020-02-05 2020-02-06 2020-02-20 Quarterly 1.45 4.3% N/A
2019-10-16 2019-10-17 2019-11-07 Quarterly 1.39 0% N/A
2019-07-17 2019-07-18 2019-08-08 Quarterly 1.39 0% N/A
2019-04-17 2019-04-18 2019-05-16 Quarterly 1.39 0% N/A
2019-02-06 2019-02-07 2019-02-21 Quarterly 1.39 4.5% N/A
2018-10-16 2018-10-17 2018-11-07 Quarterly 1.33 0% N/A
2018-07-18 2018-07-19 2018-08-08 Quarterly 1.33 0% N/A
2018-04-18 2018-04-19 2018-05-15 Quarterly 1.33 0% N/A
2018-02-07 2018-02-08 2018-02-22 Quarterly 1.33 4.7% N/A
2017-10-16 2017-10-17 2017-11-09 Quarterly 1.27 0% N/A
2017-07-17 2017-07-19 2017-08-09 Quarterly 1.27 0% N/A
2017-04-11 2017-04-14 2017-05-09 Quarterly 1.27 0% N/A
2017-01-30 2017-02-01 2017-02-15 Quarterly 1.27 5% N/A
2016-10-17 2016-10-19 2016-11-10 Quarterly 1.21 0% N/A
2016-07-18 2016-07-20 2016-08-10 Quarterly 1.21 0% N/A
2016-04-13 2016-04-15 2016-05-10 Quarterly 1.21 0% N/A
2016-01-29 2016-02-02 2016-02-16 Quarterly 1.21 5.2% N/A
2015-10-15 2015-10-19 2015-11-06 Quarterly 1.15 -56.6% N/A
2015-07-16 2015-07-20 2015-08-06 Quarterly 2.65 65.5% N/A
2015-04-13 2015-04-15 2015-05-08 Quarterly 1.6011 -50% N/A
2015-01-29 2015-02-02 2015-02-13 Quarterly 3.2024 107.9% N/A
2014-10-15 2014-10-17 2014-11-03 Quarterly 1.5407 0% N/A
2014-07-16 2014-07-18 2014-08-04 Quarterly 1.5407 0% N/A
2014-04-15 2014-04-17 2014-05-05 Quarterly 1.5407 0% N/A
2014-01-30 2014-02-03 2014-02-10 Quarterly 1.5407 -74% N/A
2012-12-13 2012-12-17 2012-12-27 Quarterly 5.9212 300% N/A
2012-10-18 2012-10-22 2012-11-02 Quarterly 1.4803 0% N/A
2012-07-19 2012-07-23 2012-08-03 Quarterly 1.4803 0% N/A

GHC Dividend FAQ

Graham Holdings Co (NYSE:GHC) is a diversified holding company with a wide range of subsidiaries operating in the US and internationally. The companys diverse portfolio includes education services, media, entertainment, and industrial products. Notably, GHC provides test preparation services, professional training, and exam preparation for various certifications, as well as operating colleges and online learning institutions.

What is the Dividend Yield of GHC?

As of August 2025, GHC`s dividend yield is 0.72%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 7.12 USD by the current share price of 1065.09.

Does GHC pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, GHC paid a dividend of 7.12 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-07-17 and the payout was 1.8 USD.

How often does GHC pay dividends?

GHC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GHC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-07-17.

Will GHC pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.8 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-07-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Graham Holdings (GHC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GHC?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of GHC?

GHC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.47% per year.
Strong growth: GHC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GHC?

GHC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.82%. If you bought GHC's shares at 390.14 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (7.12 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.82% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GHC?

GHC Payout Consistency is 92.1%. 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.
Very consistent: Graham Holdings has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GHC have a good Dividend Yield?

GHC`s 0.72% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GHC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GHC is 10.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of GHC?

GHC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 51.36%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GHC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GHC`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Graham Holdings`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -72.05% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Graham Holdings ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2015-07-01 with a factor of 1655:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.66.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 12,820,000
1986 12,997,000 +1.38%
1987 12,845,000 -1.17%
1988 12,845,000
1989 12,800,000 -0.35%
1990 11,942,700 -6.7%
1991 11,863,600 -0.66%
1992 11,802,600 -0.51%
1993 11,727,700 -0.63%
1994 11,400,000 -2.79%
1995 11,000,000 -3.51%
1996 11,000,000
1997 10,500,000 -4.55%
1998 10,100,000 -3.81%
1999 10,000,000 -0.99%
2000 9,500,000 -5%
2001 9,500,000
2002 9,500,000
2003 9,600,000 +1.05%
2004 9,600,000
2005 9,596,000 -0.04%
2006 9,600,000 +0.04%
2007 9,500,000 -1.04%
2008 9,400,000 -1.05%
2009 9,400,000
2010 8,200,000 -12.77%
2011 7,900,000 -3.66%
2012 7,223,000 -8.57%
2013 7,347,000 +1.72%
2014 5,770,000 -21.46%
2015 5,834,000 +1.11%
2016 5,556,000 -4.77%
2017 5,509,000 -0.85%
2018 5,309,000 -3.63%
2019 5,324,000 +0.28%
2020 4,982,000 -6.42%
2021 4,922,000 -1.2%
2022 4,786,000 -2.76%
2023 4,515,000 -5.66%
2024 4,341,000 -3.85%
2025 8,400 -99.81%

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: 2025-08-15 11:48