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SONY Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

SONY's dividend history, current yield (0.6%), dividend growth rate (5.9%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Consumer Electronics).

Yield 12m 0.58%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.14
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.92%
Overall Dividend Rating 47.72%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.00%
Payout Ratio 11.0%
Payout Frequency 12m 2
Payout Consistency 88.4%
Total Return 12m: 53.52%
Total Return 5y: 91.06%
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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.

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Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
NOKIA-SEK 27,881 M 32.5% 41.7%
ERIC-B 27,742 M 5.16% 5.69%
GRMN 39,190 M 2.86% 6.71%
SONY 153,582 M 0.58% 1.0%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
NOKIA-SEK 27,881 M 95.5% 52.3%
ERIC-B 27,742 M 12.5% 85.0%
GRMN 39,190 M 4.42% 98.9%
SONY 153,582 M 5.92% 88.4%

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SONY 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
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-06-09 Semiannual 0.0701 5.6% 0.28%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-12-12 Semiannual 0.0664 15.6% 0.07%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-06-17 Semiannual 0.0574 5.5% 0.07%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-12-12 Semiannual 0.0544 -4.9% 0.07%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-06-12 Semiannual 0.0572 10.9% 0.06%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-12-08 Semiannual 0.0516 -3.4% 0.08%
2022-03-29 2022-03-30 2022-06-10 Semiannual 0.0534 0.4% 0.05%
2021-09-28 2021-09-29 2021-12-08 Semiannual 0.0532 -2.6% 0.05%
2021-03-29 2021-03-30 2021-06-04 Semiannual 0.0546 14.2% 0.05%
2020-09-28 2020-09-29 2020-12-08 Semiannual 0.0478 4.8% 0.06%
2020-03-27 2020-03-30 2020-06-12 Semiannual 0.0456 23.9% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-12-10 Semiannual 0.0368 0.5% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-06-05 Semiannual 0.0366 38.6% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-12-10 Semiannual 0.0264 -4.3% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-06-06 Semiannual 0.0276 24.3% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-12-08 Semiannual 0.0222 506.6% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-30 2017-06-09 Semiannual 0.0037 -79.9% N/A
2017-03-28 0.0182 417% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-29 2016-12-08 Semiannual 0.0035 -80% N/A
2016-09-27 0.0176 388.9% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-30 2016-06-07 Semiannual 0.0036 -80% N/A
2016-03-28 0.018 455.6% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-29 2015-12-07 Semiannual 0.0032 -80% N/A
2015-09-25 0.0162 232% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-28 2014-06-10 Semiannual 0.0049 -80% N/A
2014-03-26 0.0244 404.1% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-27 2013-12-09 Semiannual 0.0048 -80.9% N/A
2013-09-25 0.0254 410% N/A
2013-03-27 2013-03-28 2013-06-11 Semiannual 0.005 -84.1% N/A
2013-03-26 0.0314 416.4% N/A
2012-09-26 2012-09-27 2012-12-10 Semiannual 0.0061 -80% N/A
2012-09-25 0.0304 384.1% N/A
2012-03-28 2012-03-29 2012-06-13 Semiannual 0.0063 -84.1% N/A
2012-03-27 0.0394 511.8% N/A
2011-09-28 2011-09-29 2011-12-08 Semiannual 0.0064 -77.9% N/A
2011-09-27 0.0292 369.5% N/A
2011-03-29 2011-03-30 2011-06-16 Semiannual 0.0062 -84.1% N/A
2011-03-28 0.0392 559.9% N/A
2010-09-28 2010-09-29 2010-12-08 Semiannual 0.0059 -84% N/A
2010-09-27 0.0372 586.3% N/A
2010-03-29 2010-03-30 2010-06-09 Semiannual 0.0054 -80.1% N/A
2010-03-26 0.0272 372.2% N/A
2009-09-28 2009-09-29 2009-12-08 Semiannual 0.0058 -80% N/A
2009-09-25 0.0288 453.8% N/A
2009-03-29 2009-03-30 2009-06-09 Semiannual 0.0052 -80% N/A
2009-03-27 0.026 -59.2% N/A
2008-09-25 2008-09-29 2008-12-08 Other 0.0638 1240.3% N/A
2008-03-27 2008-03-28 2008-06-09 Other 0.0048 -80% N/A
2008-03-26 0.0238 5.3% N/A
2007-09-26 2007-09-28 2007-12-10 Other 0.0226 0% N/A

SONY Dividend FAQ

Does SONY pay a dividend?

Yes, as of July 2025, SONY paid a dividend of 0.14 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-31 and the payout was 0.07005 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of SONY?

As of July 2025, SONY`s dividend yield is 0.58%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.14 USD by the current share price of 26.03.

How often does SONY pay dividends?

SONY pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months (TTM), SONY has issued 2 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SONY?

The next ex-dividend date for Sony (SONY) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of SONY?

SONY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.92% 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 1.00%. If you bought SONY's shares at 13.62 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.14 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.00% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SONY?

SONY Payout Consistency is 88.4%. 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 0.58% 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 11.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of SONY?

SONY`s Overall Dividend Rating is 47.72%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SONY Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SONY`s Outstanding Shares?

Sony`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.64% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -90.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Sony ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2024-10-09 with a factor of 5:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 3,108,940,000
1986 3,108,940,000
1987 3,108,940,000
1988 3,108,940,000
1989 3,752,564,100 +20.7%
1990 3,757,142,900 +0.12%
1991 4,134,574,500 +10.05%
1992 4,020,370,400 -2.76%
1993 3,960,526,300 -1.49%
1994 4,074,193,600 +2.87%
1995 3,739,110,000 -8.22%
1996 3,740,680,000 +0.04%
1997 3,841,740,000 +2.7%
1998 927,426,000 -75.86%
1999 4,638,090,000 +400.1%
2000 994,091,000 -78.57%
2001 996,345,000 +0.23%
2002 4,999,140,000 +401.75%
2003 5,004,260,000 +0.1%
2004 1,045,178,000 -79.11%
2005 5,227,790,000 +400.18%
2006 1,048,692,000 -79.94%
2007 1,052,176,000 +0.33%
2008 5,217,275,000 +395.86%
2009 5,025,685,000 -3.67%
2010 5,025,840,000 +0%
2011 5,017,905,000 -0.16%
2012 5,017,970,000 +0%
2013 5,842,615,000 +16.43%
2014 5,481,960,000 -6.17%
2015 6,436,100,000 +17.41%
2016 6,441,860,000 +0.09%
2017 6,463,075,000 +0.33%
2018 6,484,200,000 +0.33%
2019 6,275,150,000 -3.22%
2020 6,253,465,000 -0.35%
2021 6,256,980,000 +0.06%
2022 6,192,065,000 -1.04%
2023 6,171,790,000 -0.33%
2024 6,045,926,000 -2.04%
2025 6,060,495,000 +0.24%

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.