DIS
Walt Disney
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Communication Services
- NYSE: DIS
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Dec 15, 2025
Dividend yield: 1.21%
Payout ratio: 19.9%
Walt Disney's most recent dividend of $0.75 per share was on Dec 15, 2025 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $1.25 per share represents a current dividend yield of 1.22%. The latest DIS distribution of $0.75 marks a dividend growth of 50%.
DIS dividend stats
vs. Communication Services sector
Walt Disney Dividend yield
DIS has a dividend yield of 1.22% which is below the Communication Services sector and the industry average. Compared to its Communication Services sector average of 4.32%, Walt Disney's dividend yield is 72% lower.
DIS Dividend history
Walt Disney 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 32% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 13% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 51%.
Walt Disney Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.62% |
Walt Disney dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
DIS has a payout ratio of 19.9% which is lower than the Communication Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Communication Services sector average of 47.7%, Walt Disney's payout ratio is 58% 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 | 13.58% | $3.13 | 61.1% |
| DIS Walt Disney Co | 1.21% | $1.25 | 19.9% |
| FOXA Fox Corp | 1.14% | $0.56 | 14.5% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Walt Disney pay a dividend?
Yes, Walt Disney has paid two dividends in the last 12 months. DIS has been paying dividends since 2024.
When was DIS's last dividend?
Walt Disney's last regular dividend was on Dec 15, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.75 per share.
How much dividend does Walt Disney pay (per share)?
On an annual basis DIS pays $1.25 per share.
What is Walt Disney's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Walt Disney is 1.22%.
How often does Walt Disney pay dividends?
Walt Disney typically pays two dividends per year.
What is Walt Disney's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Walt Disney is 19.9%.
Does Walt Disney pay a good dividend?
Walt Disney's dividend yield is below the Communication Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.