SGA Saga Communications dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Saga Communications's latest cash dividend of $0.25 per share was issued to shareholders on record before Sep 25, 2024. The dividend distribution stands at $3.85 per share annually, which comes to a dividend yield of 25.58%.
Key dates
- SGA last dividend date: Sep 25, 2024
SGA dividend stats
vs. Communication Services sector
Dividend yield
SGA has a dividend yield of 25.58% which is higher than the Communication Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Communication Services sector average of 3.03%, Saga Communications's dividend yield is 744% higher. Historically SGA's dividend yield has averaged at 7.5% in the last 5 years, which is less than the current one.
Dividend history
Saga Communications has been paying dividends for the last 12 years. Our records show that SGA has distributed six dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has an increase of 285% for the last twelve months. And with the price of the stock down by 21% from a year ago, the dividend yield has an increase of 390%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2024 | $0.25 | 26.42% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.25 | 20.83% |
| Mar 15, 2024 | $0.6 | 15.86% |
| Feb 16, 2024 | $0.25 | 13.7% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $2 | 12.39% |
| Nov 24, 2023 | $0.25 | 5.87% |
| Oct 10, 2023 | $0.25 | 4.85% |
| May 19, 2023 | $0.25 | 5.98% |
| Mar 17, 2023 | $0.25 | 4.29% |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.25 | 3.39% |
| Sep 30, 2022 | $0.25 | 3.56% |
| Jun 10, 2022 | $0.2 | 2.93% |
| Mar 18, 2022 | $0.16 | 2.76% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | $0.16 | 2% |
| Oct 7, 2021 | $0.16 | 1.43% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $0.16 | 0.74% |
| Mar 13, 2020 | $0.32 | 4.42% |
| Dec 26, 2019 | $0.3 | 3.95% |
| Sep 20, 2019 | $0.3 | 3.85% |
| Jun 13, 2019 | $0.3 | 4% |
| Mar 11, 2019 | $0.3 | 3.58% |
| Dec 7, 2018 | $0.3 | 3.49% |
| Aug 30, 2018 | $0.3 | 4.52% |
| May 30, 2018 | $0.3 | 4.38% |
| Mar 9, 2018 | $0.3 | 4.47% |
| Dec 15, 2017 | $0.8 | 4.05% |
| Sep 22, 2017 | $0.3 | 2.53% |
| May 18, 2017 | $0.3 | 2.75% |
| Mar 24, 2017 | $0.3 | 2.09% |
| Dec 1, 2016 | $0.2 | 2.17% |
| Sep 12, 2016 | $0.3 | 2.48% |
| Jun 13, 2016 | $0.25 | 2.17% |
| Mar 23, 2016 | $0.25 | 2.81% |
| Nov 25, 2015 | $0.25 | 4.93% |
| Sep 10, 2015 | $0.2 | 5.87% |
| Jun 18, 2015 | $0.2 | 5.26% |
| Apr 1, 2015 | $0.2 | 4.3% |
Saga Communications dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
SGA has a payout ratio of 385% which is higher than the Communication Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Communication Services sector average of 53.2%, Saga Communications's payout ratio is 624% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
Frequently asked questions
Does Saga Communications pay a dividend?
Yes, Saga Communications has paid six dividends in the last twelve months. SGA has been paying dividends since 2012.
When was SGA's last dividend?
Saga Communications's last dividend ex-date was on Sep 25, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.25 per share.
How much dividend does Saga Communications pay (per share)?
On an annual basis SGA pays $3.85 per share.
What is Saga Communications's dividend yield?
Saga Communications's current dividend yield is 25.58%.
What is Saga Communications's dividend payout ratio?
Saga Communications's dividend payout ratio is 385%.
Does Saga Communications pay a good dividend?
Saga Communications's dividend yield is more than the Communication Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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