DIS Walt Disney dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Walt Disney's most recent dividend of $0.45 per share was on Jul 8, 2024 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $0.75 per share represents a current dividend yield of 0.79%. The latest DIS distribution of $0.45 marks a dividend growth of 50%.
Key dates
- DIS last dividend date: Jul 8, 2024
DIS dividend stats
vs. Communication Services sector
Dividend yield
DIS has a dividend yield of 0.79% which is below the Communication Services sector and the industry average. Compared to its Communication Services sector average of 2.89%, Walt Disney's dividend yield is 73% lower.
Dividend history
Our records of DIS show that the company has issued two dividends in the last twelve months.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 28.6% which is lower than the Communication Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Communication Services sector average of 53.1%, Walt Disney's payout ratio is 46% 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 | 2.87% | $1.22 | 32.4% |
| FOXA Fox Corp | 1.26% | $0.53 | 16.9% |
| DIS Walt Disney Co | 0.79% | $0.75 | 28.6% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Walt Disney pay a dividend?
Walt Disney has paid two dividends in the last 12 months.
When was DIS's last dividend?
Walt Disney's last regular dividend was on Jul 8, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.45 per share.
How much dividend does Walt Disney pay (per share)?
On an annual basis DIS pays $0.75 per share.
What is Walt Disney's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Walt Disney is 0.79%.
What is Walt Disney's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Walt Disney is 28.6%.
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. Data from 
and Sharadar.