CMCSA
Comcast
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Communication Services
- NASDAQ: CMCSA
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Apr 1, 2026
Dividend yield: 13.13%
Payout ratio: 61.1%
Comcast's most recent dividend was on Apr 1, 2026 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.33 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $3.13 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 13.13% based on its recent close price.
CMCSA dividend stats
vs. Communication Services sector
Comcast Dividend yield
Comcast's dividend yield of 13.13% is higher than the Communication Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Communication Services sector average of 4.13%, Comcast's dividend yield is 218% higher. The historical 5-year average of CMCSA's dividend yield is 4.0%, which is lower than the current one.
CMCSA Dividend history
Comcast has a long dividend history, including the last 18 consecutive years with dividend payouts. CMCSA has issued five dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 148% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 31% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 262%.
Comcast Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.33 | 11.15% |
| Jan 14, 2026 | $0.33 | 11.07% |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $1.807 | 9.94% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.33 | 4.2% |
| Jul 2, 2025 | $0.33 | 3.57% |
| Apr 2, 2025 | $0.33 | 3.44% |
| 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% |
| Apr 4, 2023 | $0.29 | 2.91% |
| Jan 3, 2023 | $0.27 | 3.04% |
| Oct 4, 2022 | $0.27 | 3.42% |
| Jul 5, 2022 | $0.27 | 2.61% |
| Apr 5, 2022 | $0.27 | 2.13% |
| Jan 4, 2022 | $0.25 | 1.99% |
| Oct 5, 2021 | $0.25 | 1.73% |
| Jul 6, 2021 | $0.25 | 1.66% |
| Apr 6, 2021 | $0.25 | 1.71% |
| Jan 5, 2021 | $0.23 | 1.84% |
| Oct 6, 2020 | $0.23 | 2.02% |
| Jun 30, 2020 | $0.23 | 2.26% |
| Mar 31, 2020 | $0.23 | 2.5% |
| Jan 7, 2020 | $0.21 | 1.87% |
| Oct 1, 2019 | $0.21 | 1.84% |
| Jul 2, 2019 | $0.21 | 1.87% |
| Apr 2, 2019 | $0.21 | 1.95% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | $0.19 | 2.23% |
| Oct 2, 2018 | $0.19 | 2.04% |
| Jul 2, 2018 | $0.19 | 2.1% |
| Apr 3, 2018 | $0.19 | 1.98% |
| Jan 2, 2018 | $0.158 | 1.53% |
| Oct 3, 2017 | $0.158 | 1.59% |
| Jun 30, 2017 | $0.158 | 1.52% |
| Apr 3, 2017 | $0.158 | 1.52% |
| Dec 30, 2016 | $0.138 | 1.59% |
| Oct 3, 2016 | $0.138 | 1.62% |
| Jul 1, 2016 | $0.138 | 1.61% |
| Apr 4, 2016 | $0.138 | 1.67% |
| Jan 4, 2016 | $0.125 | 1.8% |
| Oct 5, 2015 | $0.125 | 1.64% |
| Jun 29, 2015 | $0.125 | 1.58% |
| Mar 30, 2015 | $0.125 | 1.63% |
| Jan 5, 2015 | $0.113 | 1.61% |
Comcast dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Comcast's payout ratio of 61.1% is above the Communication Services sector and the industry average. Compared to its Communication Services sector average of 47%, Comcast's payout ratio is 30% higher.
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 | 13.13% | $3.13 | 61.1% |
| DIS Walt Disney Co | 1.25% | $1.25 | 19.9% |
| FOXA Fox Corp | 0.84% | $0.56 | 14.5% |
| AAPL Apple Inc | 0.34% | $1.05 | 12.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Comcast pay a dividend?
Yes, Comcast has paid five 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 Apr 1, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.33 per share.
How much dividend does Comcast pay (per share)?
On an annual basis CMCSA pays $3.13 per share.
What is Comcast's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Comcast is 13.13%.
What is Comcast's dividend payout ratio?
Comcast's dividend payout ratio is 61.1%.
Does Comcast pay a good dividend?
Comcast's dividend yield is higher than the Communication Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.