DIS
Walt Disney Co (The)
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Communication Services
- NYSE: DIS
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jun 30, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.56%
Payout ratio: 23.9%
Walt Disney Co (The)'s most recent dividend of $0.75 per share was on Jun 30, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $1.5 per share represents a current dividend yield of 1.56%.
DIS dividend stats
vs. Communication Services sector
Walt Disney Co (The) Dividend yield
DIS has a dividend yield of 1.56% which is below the Communication Services sector and the industry average. Compared to its Communication Services sector average of 3.31%, Walt Disney Co (The)'s dividend yield is 53% lower.
DIS Dividend history
Walt Disney Co (The) has a dividend history dating as far as 1991, but when it comes to recent years the company has recorded two consecutive years of dividend payments. Our records of DIS show that the company has issued two dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 50% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 17% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 82%.
Walt Disney Co (The) Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.75 | 1.56% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.75 | 1.13% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.5 | 0.84% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.5 | 0.85% |
| Jul 8, 2024 | $0.45 | 0.77% |
| Dec 8, 2023 | $0.3 | 0.32% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $0.88 | 1.2% |
| Jul 5, 2019 | $0.88 | 1.24% |
| Dec 7, 2018 | $0.88 | 1.54% |
| Jul 6, 2018 | $0.84 | 1.6% |
| Dec 8, 2017 | $0.84 | 1.55% |
| Jul 6, 2017 | $0.78 | 1.51% |
| Dec 8, 2016 | $0.78 | 1.44% |
| Jul 7, 2016 | $0.71 | 1.44% |
| Dec 10, 2015 | $0.71 | 1.24% |
| Jul 1, 2015 | $0.66 | 1.57% |
Walt Disney Co (The) dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
DIS has a payout ratio of 23.9% which is lower than the Communication Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Communication Services sector average of 52.5%, Walt Disney Co (The)'s payout ratio is 54% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
DIS dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMCSA Comcast Corp - Class A | 5.51% | $1.32 | 42.3% |
| DIS Walt Disney Co (The) | 1.56% | $1.5 | 23.9% |
| FOXA Fox Corporation - Class A | 0.96% | $0.56 | 14.5% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Walt Disney Co (The) pay a dividend?
Yes, Walt Disney Co (The) has paid two dividends in the last 12 months. DIS has been paying dividends since 2024.
When was DIS's last dividend?
Walt Disney Co (The)'s last regular dividend was on Jun 30, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.75 per share.
How much dividend does Walt Disney Co (The) pay (per share)?
On an annual basis DIS pays $1.5 per share.
What is Walt Disney Co (The)'s dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Walt Disney Co (The) is 1.56%.
How often does Walt Disney Co (The) pay dividends?
Walt Disney Co (The) typically pays two dividends per year.
What is Walt Disney Co (The)'s dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Walt Disney Co (The) is 23.9%.
Does Walt Disney Co (The) pay a good dividend?
Walt Disney Co (The)'s dividend yield is below the Communication Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.