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Yield 12m 0.30%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.07
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 5.92%
Overall Dividend Rating 44.41%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.54%
Payout Ratio 6.5%
Payout Frequency 12m 1
Payout Consistency 89.0%
Total Return 12m: 59.97%
#2 in Group
Total Return 5y: 102.60%
#8 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
NOKIA-SEK 27,086m 32.8% 48.3%
ERIC-B 27,358m 5.26% 5.93%
GRMN 36,926m 3.49% 9.15%
SONY 154,113m 0.30% 0.54%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Consistency
NOKIA-SEK 27,086m 95.3% 55.0%
ERIC-B 27,358m 12.5% 85.0%
GRMN 36,926m 4.42% 98.9%
SONY 154,113m 5.92% 89.0%

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SONY Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
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 -3.4% 0.08%
2022-03-29 2022-06-10 Final 0.0534 0.5% 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%
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-12-10 Semiannual 0.0368 0.6%
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-06-05 Semiannual 0.0366 38.7%
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-12-10 Semiannual 0.0264 -4.2%
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-06-06 Semiannual 0.0275 23.8%
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-12-08 Semiannual 0.0222 507.1%
2017-03-29 2017-03-30 2017-06-09 Semiannual 0.0037 -79.9%
2017-03-28 0.0182 417%
2016-09-28 2016-09-29 2016-12-08 Semiannual 0.0035 -80%
2016-09-27 0.0176 388.9%
2016-03-29 2016-03-30 2016-06-07 Semiannual 0.0036 -80%
2016-03-28 0.018 455.6%
2015-09-28 2015-09-29 2015-12-07 Semiannual 0.0032 -80%
2015-09-25 0.0162 232%
2014-03-27 2014-03-28 2014-06-10 Semiannual 0.0049 -80%
2014-03-26 0.0244 404.1%
2013-09-26 2013-09-27 2013-12-09 Semiannual 0.0048 -80.9%
2013-09-25 0.0254 410%
2013-03-27 2013-03-28 2013-06-11 Semiannual 0.005 -84.1%
2013-03-26 0.0314 416.4%
2012-09-26 2012-09-27 2012-12-10 Semiannual 0.0061 -80%
2012-09-25 0.0304 384.1%
2012-03-28 2012-03-29 2012-06-13 Semiannual 0.0063 -84.1%
2012-03-27 0.0394 511.8%
2011-09-28 2011-09-29 2011-12-08 Semiannual 0.0064 -77.9%
2011-09-27 0.0292 369.5%
2011-03-29 2011-03-30 2011-06-16 Semiannual 0.0062 -84.1%
2011-03-28 0.0392 559.9%
2010-09-28 2010-09-29 2010-12-08 Semiannual 0.0059 -84%
2010-09-27 0.0372 586.3%
2010-03-29 2010-03-30 2010-06-09 Semiannual 0.0054

SONY Dividend FAQ

Does SONY pay dividends?

Yes, as of May 2025, SONY paid a dividend of 0.07 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-09-30.

What is the Dividend Yield of SONY?

As of May 2025, SONY`s dividend yield is 0.30%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.07 USD by the current share price of 24.70.

How often does SONY pay dividends?

SONY pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months (TTM), SONY has issued 1 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: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SONY?

SONY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.54%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Sony five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (0.07) divided by the purchase price five years ago (12.19):

What is the Payout Consistency of SONY?

SONY Payout Consistency is 89.0%.
Moderately consistent: Sony has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does SONY have a good Dividend Yield?

SONY`s 0.30% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SONY?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SONY is 6.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of SONY?

SONY`s Overall Dividend Rating is 44.41%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

SONY Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SONY`s Outstanding Shares?

Sony`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.43% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -90.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Sony ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, 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
2009 5,017,000,000
2010 4,989,000,000 -0.56%
2011 5,018,000,000 +0.58%
2012 5,018,000,000
2013 5,354,000,000 +6.7%
2014 5,135,000,000 -4.09%
2015 5,572,000,000 +8.51%
2016 6,289,000,000 +12.87%
2017 6,442,000,000 +2.43%
2018 6,462,000,000 +0.31%
2019 6,473,000,000 +0.17%
2020 6,311,000,000 -2.5%
2021 6,253,000,000 -0.92%
2022 6,256,000,000 +0.05%
2023 6,207,000,000 -0.78%
2024 6,177,000,000 -0.48%