DIS Walt Disney dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Walt Disney's most recent dividend of $0.5 per share was on Dec 16, 2024 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $0.95 per share represents a current dividend yield of 0.87%.
Key dates
- DIS last dividend date: Dec 16, 2024
DIS dividend stats
vs. Communication Services sector
Dividend yield
DIS has a dividend yield of 0.87% which is below the Communication Services sector and the industry average. Compared to its Communication Services sector average of 3.44%, Walt Disney's dividend yield is 75% lower.
Dividend history
Our records of DIS show that the company has issued two dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 217% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone up by 17% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 170%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 34.9% which is lower than the Communication Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Communication Services sector average of 51.4%, Walt Disney's payout ratio is 32% 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 | 3.35% | $1.24 | 33.2% |
| FOXA Fox Corp | 1.1% | $0.53 | 12.9% |
| DIS Walt Disney Co | 0.87% | $0.95 | 34.9% |
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 Dec 16, 2024 (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 $0.95 per share.
What is Walt Disney's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Walt Disney is 0.87%.
What is Walt Disney's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Walt Disney is 34.9%.
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. Data from 
and Sharadar.