Comcast's most recent dividend was on Jan 8, 2025 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.31 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.24 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 3.36% based on its recent close price.
Key dates
- CMCSA last dividend date: Jan 8, 2025
CMCSA dividend stats
vs. Communication Services sector
Dividend yield
Comcast's dividend yield of 3.36% is higher than the Communication Services sector and the industry average. But in comparison with the Communication Services sector average of 3.35%, Comcast's dividend yield is only 0.3% higher. The historical 5-year average of CMCSA's dividend yield is 2.5%, which is lower than the current one.
Dividend history
Comcast has a long dividend history, including the last 17 consecutive years with dividend payouts. CMCSA has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 7% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 15% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 26%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2025 | $0.31 | 3.34% |
| Oct 2, 2024 | $0.31 | 2.95% |
| Jul 3, 2024 | $0.31 | 3.15% |
| Apr 2, 2024 | $0.31 | 2.82% |
| Jan 2, 2024 | $0.29 | 2.66% |
| Oct 3, 2023 | $0.29 | 2.62% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | $0.29 | 2.68% |
Comcast dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Comcast's payout ratio of 29.7% is below the Communication Services sector and the industry average. Compared to its Communication Services sector average of 51.8%, Comcast's payout ratio is 43% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
CMCSA dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMCSA Comcast Corp | 3.37% | $1.24 | 29.7% |
| DIS Walt Disney Co | 0.97% | $0.95 | 30.7% |
| FOXA Fox Corp | 0.96% | $0.54 | 11.5% |
| AAPL Apple Inc | 0.46% | $1 | 15.8% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Comcast pay a dividend?
Yes, Comcast has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. CMCSA has been paying dividends since 2008.
When was CMCSA's last dividend?
Comcast's last regular dividend was on Jan 8, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.31 per share.
How much dividend does Comcast pay (per share)?
On an annual basis CMCSA pays $1.24 per share.
What is Comcast's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Comcast is 3.36%.
How often does Comcast pay dividends?
Comcast has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Comcast's dividend payout ratio?
Comcast's dividend payout ratio is 29.7%.
Does Comcast pay a good dividend?
Comcast's dividend yield is in line with the Communication Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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