Comcast's most recent quarterly dividend was on Oct 4, 2022 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.27 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.06 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 2.96% based on its recent close price.
Comcast's dividend yield of 2.96% is higher than the industry average but lower than the Communication Services sector average. In comparison with the Communication Services sector average of 3.17%, Comcast's dividend yield is 7% lower. The historical 5-year average of CMCSA's dividend yield is 2.1%, which is lower than the current one.
Comcast has a long dividend history, including the last 14 consecutive years with dividend payouts. CMCSA has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 8% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 31% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 56%.
| Ex-date | Payment date | Declared on | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2022 | Oct 26, 2022 | $0.27 | normal | |
| Jul 5, 2022 | Jul 27, 2022 | May 10, 2022 | $0.27 | normal |
| Apr 5, 2022 | Apr 27, 2022 | Jan 27, 2022 | $0.27 | normal |
| Jan 4, 2022 | Jan 26, 2022 | $0.25 | normal | |
| Oct 5, 2021 | Oct 27, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 | $0.25 | normal |
| Jul 6, 2021 | Jul 28, 2021 | May 25, 2021 | $0.25 | normal |
| Apr 6, 2021 | Apr 28, 2021 | Jan 28, 2021 | $0.25 | normal |
| Jan 5, 2021 | Jan 27, 2021 | Oct 29, 2020 | $0.23 | normal |
| Oct 6, 2020 | Oct 28, 2020 | $0.23 | normal | |
| Jun 30, 2020 | Jul 22, 2020 | May 13, 2020 | $0.23 | normal |
| Mar 31, 2020 | Apr 22, 2020 | Jan 18, 2020 | $0.23 | normal |
| Jan 7, 2020 | Jan 29, 2020 | Oct 22, 2019 | $0.21 | normal |
| Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 23, 2019 | Jul 18, 2019 | $0.21 | normal |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Jul 24, 2019 | May 8, 2019 | $0.21 | normal |
| Apr 2, 2019 | Apr 24, 2019 | Jan 22, 2019 | $0.21 | normal |
| Dec 31, 2018 | Jan 23, 2019 | Oct 16, 2018 | $0.19 | normal |
| Oct 2, 2018 | Oct 24, 2018 | Jul 19, 2018 | $0.19 | normal |
| Jul 2, 2018 | Jul 25, 2018 | May 9, 2018 | $0.19 | normal |
| Apr 3, 2018 | Apr 25, 2018 | Jan 22, 2018 | $0.19 | normal |
| Jan 2, 2018 | Jan 24, 2018 | Oct 24, 2017 | $0.158 | normal |
| Oct 3, 2017 | Oct 25, 2017 | Jul 25, 2017 | $0.158 | normal |
| Jun 30, 2017 | Jul 26, 2017 | May 10, 2017 | $0.158 | normal |
| Apr 3, 2017 | Apr 26, 2017 | Jan 26, 2017 | $0.158 | normal |
| Dec 30, 2016 | Jan 25, 2017 | Oct 11, 2016 | $0.138 | normal |
| Oct 3, 2016 | Oct 26, 2016 | Jul 13, 2016 | $0.138 | normal |
| Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 27, 2016 | May 11, 2016 | $0.138 | normal |
| Apr 4, 2016 | Apr 27, 2016 | Jan 29, 2016 | $0.138 | normal |
| Jan 4, 2016 | Jan 27, 2016 | Oct 21, 2015 | $0.125 | normal |
| Oct 5, 2015 | Oct 28, 2015 | Jul 23, 2015 | $0.125 | normal |
| Jun 29, 2015 | Jul 22, 2015 | May 21, 2015 | $0.125 | normal |
Comcast's payout ratio of 89.1% is above the Communication Services sector and the industry average. Compared to its Communication Services sector average of 40.7%, Comcast's payout ratio is 119% higher.
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIA Via Renewables Inc | 11.83% | $0.73 | N/A |
| CMCSA Comcast Corp | 2.96% | $1.06 | 89.1% |
| FOXA Fox Corp | 1.51% | $0.49 | 24.5% |
Yes, Comcast has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. CMCSA has been paying dividends since 2008.
CMCSA's next dividend date is Jan 3, 2023 (ex-date).
Comcast's last regular dividend was on Oct 4, 2022 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.27 per share.
On an annual basis CMCSA pays $1.06 per share.
The current dividend yield of Comcast is 2.96%.
Comcast has a quarterly dividend frequency.
Comcast's dividend payout ratio is 89.1%.
Comcast's dividend yield is lower than the Communication Services sector average.