SONY Dividend History & Analysis | 0.6% Yield

SONY has a dividend yield of 0.6% and paid 0.14 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.56%
Payout Ratio 13.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.72%
Consistency Lifetime 89.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.75%
Payout FCF 9.2%
Streak Years 3
Dividend Rating 50.04%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Household Durables

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
HOME 1,845 M 7.69% 19.34%
ETD 479 M 8.97% 9.26%
GRMN 44,104 M 1.64% 6.21%
MTH 4,254 M 2.61% 3.54%
LZB 1,466 M 2.44% 3.12%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
MTH 4,254 M 104.35% 19.6%
CCS 1,393 M 26.71% 100.0%
LEN 20,443 M 26.57% 84.8%
HOME 1,845 M 42.64% 95.0%
LEN-B 19,783 M 20.44% 94.5%
SONY Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-30 2026-03-30 2026-06-08 Semiannual 0.0555 -31.2% 0.28%
2025-09-29 2025-09-29 2025-12-12 Semiannual 0.0806 +15.2% 0.28%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-06-09 Semiannual 0.07 -78.9% 0.29%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-12-12 Semiannual 0.332 +15.7% 0.35%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-06-17 Semiannual 0.287 +5.5% 0.34%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-12-12 Semiannual 0.272 -4.9% 0.34%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-06-12 Semiannual 0.286 +10.9% 0.33%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-12-08 Semiannual 0.258 -3.4% 0.4%
2022-03-29 2022-03-30 2022-06-10 Semiannual 0.267 +0.4% 0.26%
2021-09-28 2021-09-29 2021-12-08 Semiannual 0.266 -2.6% 0.24%
2021-03-29 2021-03-30 2021-06-04 Semiannual 0.273 +14.2% N/A
2020-09-28 2020-09-29 2020-12-08 Semiannual 0.239 +4.8% N/A
2020-03-27 2020-03-30 2020-06-12 Semiannual 0.228 +23.9% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-12-10 Semiannual 0.184 +0.5% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-06-05 Semiannual 0.183 +38.6% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-12-10 Semiannual 0.132 -4.3% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-06-06 Semiannual 0.138 +24.3% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-12-08 Semiannual 0.111 +506.6% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-30 2017-06-09 Semiannual 0.0183 -79.9% N/A
2017-03-28 2017-03-30 2017-06-09 0.091 +417% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-29 2016-12-08 Semiannual 0.0176 -80% N/A
2016-09-27 2016-09-29 2016-12-08 0.088 +388.9% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-30 2016-06-07 Semiannual 0.018 -80% N/A
2016-03-28 2016-03-30 2016-06-07 0.09 +455.6% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-29 2015-12-07 Semiannual 0.0162 -80% N/A
2015-09-25 2015-09-29 2015-12-07 0.081 +232% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-28 2014-06-10 Semiannual 0.0244 -80% N/A
2014-03-26 2014-03-28 2014-06-10 0.122 +404.1% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-27 2013-12-09 Semiannual 0.0242 -80.9% N/A
2013-09-25 2013-09-27 2013-12-09 0.127 +410% N/A
2013-03-27 2013-03-28 2013-06-11 Semiannual 0.0249 -84.1% N/A
2013-03-26 2013-03-28 2013-06-11 0.157 +416.4% N/A
2012-09-26 2012-09-27 2012-12-10 Semiannual 0.0304 -80% N/A
2012-09-25 2012-09-27 2012-12-10 0.152 +384.1% N/A
2012-03-28 2012-03-29 2012-06-13 Semiannual 0.0314 -84.1% N/A
2012-03-27 2012-03-29 2012-06-13 0.197 +511.8% N/A
2011-09-28 2011-09-29 2011-12-08 Semiannual 0.0322 -77.9% N/A
2011-09-27 2011-09-29 2011-12-08 0.146 +369.5% N/A
2011-03-29 2011-03-30 2011-06-16 Semiannual 0.0311 -84.1% N/A
2011-03-28 2011-03-30 2011-06-16 0.196 +559.9% N/A
2010-09-28 2010-09-29 2010-12-08 Semiannual 0.0297 -84% N/A
2010-09-27 2010-09-29 2010-12-08 0.186 +586.3% N/A
2010-03-29 2010-03-30 2010-06-09 Semiannual 0.0271 -80.1% N/A
2010-03-26 2010-03-30 2010-06-09 0.136 +372.2% N/A
2009-09-28 2009-09-29 2009-12-08 Semiannual 0.0288 -80% N/A
2009-09-25 2009-09-29 2009-12-08 0.144 +453.8% N/A
2009-03-29 2009-03-30 2009-06-09 Semiannual 0.026 -80% N/A
2009-03-27 2009-03-30 2009-06-09 0.13 -59.2% N/A
2008-09-25 2008-09-29 2008-12-08 Other 0.319 +1240.3% N/A
2008-03-27 2008-03-28 2008-06-09 Other 0.0238 0% N/A

SONY Dividend FAQ

Sony Group Corporation is a diversified global conglomerate operating across consumer electronics, semiconductors, gaming, music, and motion pictures. The company’s business model leverages a kando strategy, integrating proprietary hardware like PlayStation consoles and image sensors with extensive software and media intellectual property. This vertical integration allows Sony to capture value across the entire entertainment lifecycle, from content creation to hardware distribution.

What is the Dividend Yield of SONY?

As of May 2026, SONY's dividend yield is 0.56%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.14 USD by the current share price of 22.56.

Does SONY pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, SONY paid a dividend of 0.14 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-30 and the payout was 0.05546 USD.

How often does SONY pay dividends?

SONY pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, SONY has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-30.

SONY dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SONY for the next payments are between 0.076 (+37.0%) and 0.077 (+38.8%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.67%.

Will SONY pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.05546 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Sony (SONY) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SONY?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of SONY?

SONY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.72% per year. Strong growth: SONY's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SONY?

SONY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.75%. If you bought SONY's shares at 18.15 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.14 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.75% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SONY?

SONY Payout Consistency is 89.8%. 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: Sony has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SONY have a good Dividend Yield?

SONY's 0.56% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SONY?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SONY is 13.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of SONY?

SONY's Overall Dividend Rating is 50.04%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SONY Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in SONY's Outstanding Shares?

Sony's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.98% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -82.2%). 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 SONY ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 9, 2024 with a ratio of 5:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 5 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 621,788,000 0%
1986 621,788,000 0%
1987 621,788,000 0%
1988 621,788,000 0%
1989 750,513,000 +20.7%
1990 751,429,000 +0.12%
1991 826,915,000 +10.05%
1992 804,074,000 -2.76%
1993 792,105,000 -1.49%
1994 814,839,000 +2.87%
1995 747,822,000 -8.22%
1996 748,136,000 +0.04%
1997 768,348,000 +2.7%
1998 927,426,000 +20.7%
1999 927,618,000 +0.02%
2000 994,091,000 +7.17%
2001 996,345,000 +0.23%
2002 999,828,000 +0.35%
2003 1,000,852,000 +0.1%
2004 1,045,178,000 +4.43%
2005 1,045,558,000 +0.04%
2006 1,048,692,000 +0.3%
2007 1,052,176,000 +0.33%
2008 1,043,455,000 -0.83%
2009 1,005,137,000 -3.67%
2010 1,005,168,000 0%
2011 1,003,581,000 -0.16%
2012 1,003,594,000 0%
2013 1,168,523,000 +16.43%
2014 1,096,392,000 -6.17%
2015 1,287,220,000 +17.41%
2016 6,441,860,000 +400.45%
2017 6,463,075,000 +0.33%
2018 6,463,075,000 0%
2019 6,484,200,000 +0.33%
2020 6,275,150,000 -3.22%
2021 6,253,465,000 -0.35%
2022 6,256,980,000 +0.06%
2023 6,171,790,000 -1.36%
2024 6,045,926,000 -2.04%
2025 5,966,945,000 -1.31%
2026 6,036,329,000 +1.16%

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: 2026-05-18 02:15 UTC