DIS Walt Disney dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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- NYSE: DIS
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jun 24, 2025
Dividend yield: 0.84%
Payout ratio: 20.4%
Walt Disney's most recent dividend of $0.5 per share was on Jun 24, 2025 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $1 per share represents a current dividend yield of 0.84%.
DIS dividend stats
vs. Communication Services sector
Walt Disney Dividend yield
DIS has a dividend yield of 0.84% which is below the Communication Services sector and the industry average. Compared to its Communication Services sector average of 3.78%, Walt Disney's dividend yield is 78% lower.
DIS Dividend history
Our records of DIS show that the company has issued three dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 233% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone up by 16% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 186%.
Walt Disney Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 20.4% which is lower than the Communication Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Communication Services sector average of 58.7%, Walt Disney's payout ratio is 65% 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 | 3.62% | $1.26 | 30.7% |
| FOXA Fox Corp | 0.96% | $0.54 | 13.3% |
| DIS Walt Disney Co | 0.84% | $1 | 20.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Walt Disney pay a dividend?
Walt Disney has paid three dividends in the last 12 months.
When was DIS's last dividend?
Walt Disney's last regular dividend was on Jun 24, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.5 per share.
How much dividend does Walt Disney pay (per share)?
On an annual basis DIS pays $1 per share.
What is Walt Disney's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Walt Disney is 0.84%.
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 20.4%.
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.