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NWSA News dividend history, payout ratio & dates

News's most recent dividend was on Sep 11, 2024 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.1 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $0.2 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 0.68% based on its recent close price.

Key dates

  • NWSA last dividend date: Sep 11, 2024
NWSA dividend stats
DPS
$0.2
Dividend yield
0.68%
Payout ratio
32.3%
vs. Communication Services sector
Dividend yield
3.07%
Payout ratio
51.8%

Dividend yield

What is News current dividend yield

News's dividend yield of 0.68% is lower than the Communication Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Communication Services sector average of 3.07%, News's dividend yield is 78% lower. The current dividend yield is lower than the historical average of 1.1% of the last 5 years.

Dividend history

What is NWSA dividend payout history and dates

News has been paying dividends since 2016. NWSA has issued two dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has not changed for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 36% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 26%.

Recent dividends

Ex-date Amount Yield (TTM)
Sep 11, 2024 $0.1 0.77%
Mar 12, 2024 $0.1 0.76%
Sep 12, 2023 $0.1 0.96%
Mar 14, 2023 $0.1 1.26%
Sep 13, 2022 $0.1 1.19%
Mar 15, 2022 $0.1 0.95%
Sep 14, 2021 $0.1 0.91%
Mar 16, 2021 $0.1 0.76%
Sep 15, 2020 $0.1 1.31%
Mar 10, 2020 $0.1 1.85%
Sep 10, 2019 $0.1 1.38%
Mar 12, 2019 $0.1 1.55%
Sep 11, 2018 $0.1 1.6%
Mar 13, 2018 $0.1 1.22%
Sep 12, 2017 $0.1 1.51%
Mar 13, 2017 $0.1 1.63%
Sep 12, 2016 $0.1 1.44%
Mar 7, 2016 $0.1 1.77%
Sep 14, 2015 $0.1 0.78%

News dividend payout ratio

What is News dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

News's payout ratio of 32.3% is above the industry average but below the Communication Services sector average. Compared to its Communication Services sector average of 51.8%, News's payout ratio is 38% lower.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

NWSA dividend vs peer dividends

How does NWSA dividend compare to its peers' dividends
Name Dividend yield DPS Payout ratio
NYT New York Times Co 0.91% $0.5 29.2%
NWSA News Corp 0.68% $0.2 32.3%
DIS Walt Disney Co 0.64% $0.75 27.6%

Frequently asked questions

Does News pay a dividend?

Yes, News has been paying dividends for the last nine years.

When was NWSA's last dividend?

News's last regular dividend was on Sep 11, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.1 per share.

How much dividend does News pay (per share)?

NWSA's annualized dividend per share is $0.2.

What is News's dividend yield?

Currently News's dividend yield is 0.68%.

How often does News pay dividends?

News typically pays two dividends per year.

What is News's dividend payout ratio?

News's dividend payout ratio is 32.3%.

Does News pay a good dividend?

News's dividend yield is lower than the Communication Services sector average.

Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from and Sharadar.