Overview Dividends

SONY Dividend History & Analysis | 0.5% Yield

SONY has a dividend yield of 0.5% and paid 0.14 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.51%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.14
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.92%
Overall Dividend Rating 48.65%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.90%
Payout Ratio 10.8%
Payouts in the last 12m 2
Payout Consistency 5y 81.82%

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: 57.8% (S&P 500: 18.3%)
Total Return 5y: 93.7% (S&P 500: 108.6%)

Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Electronics

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
NOKIA-SEK 24,184 M 37.3% 51.5%
ERIC-B 26,828 M 5.38% 5.18%
GRMN 45,696 M 2.29% 5.71%
SONY 161,990 M 0.51% 0.90%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
NOKIA-SEK 24,184 M 95.4% 54.7%
ERIC-B 26,828 M 12.5% 85.0%
GRMN 45,696 M 4.42% 98.9%
SONY 161,990 M 5.92% 93.4%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare SONY Dividends with its Peer-Group

NOKIA-SEK
Nokia
 37.34% Yield
GRMN
Garmin
 2.29% Yield
EPEN
Ependion
 1.01% Yield

SONY Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 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 15.8% 0.07%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-06-17 Semiannual 0.0573 5.5% 0.07%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-12-12 Semiannual 0.0543 -5.1% 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 -3.5% 0.08%
2022-03-29 2022-03-30 2022-06-10 Semiannual 0.0534 0.6% 0.05%
2021-09-28 2021-09-29 2021-12-08 Semiannual 0.0531 -2.7% 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 5.1% 0.06%
2020-03-27 2020-03-30 2020-06-12 Semiannual 0.0455 23.8% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-12-10 Semiannual 0.0368 0.6% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-06-05 Semiannual 0.0366 38.7% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-12-10 Semiannual 0.0264 -4.2% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-06-06 Semiannual 0.0275 23.8% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-12-08 Semiannual 0.0222 507.1% 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 1239.9% N/A
2008-03-27 2008-03-28 2008-06-09 Other 0.0048 -80% N/A
2008-03-26 0.0238 5.6% N/A
2007-09-26 2007-09-28 2007-12-10 Other 0.0225 0% N/A

SONY Dividend FAQ

Sony Group Corporation is a diversified multinational conglomerate with a presence in various markets, including consumer electronics, gaming, entertainment, and financial services. The companys diverse portfolio includes iconic products such as PlayStation consoles, Sony cameras, and Bravia TVs, as well as a significant presence in the music and movie industries.

What is the Dividend Yield of SONY?

As of September 2025, SONY`s dividend yield is 0.51%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.14 USD by the current share price of 29.21.

Does SONY pay a dividend?

As of September 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.

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 2025-03-31.

Will SONY pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.07005 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-03-31. 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 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 0.90%. If you bought SONY's shares at 15.08 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.14 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.90% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SONY?

SONY Payout Consistency is 93.4%. 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.
Very consistent: Sony has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SONY have a good Dividend Yield?

SONY`s 0.51% 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 10.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of SONY?

SONY`s Overall Dividend Rating is 48.65%. 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 (CAGR)?

Sony`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.25% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -90.9%), 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 3,752,564,000 +20.7%
1990 3,757,143,000 +0.12%
1991 4,134,574,000 +10.05%
1992 4,020,370,000 -2.76%
1993 3,960,526,000 -1.49%
1994 4,074,194,000 +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 5,844,950,000 +0.04%
2015 6,436,100,000 +10.11%
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 6,046,910,000 +0.02%

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 10:40