GHC Graham Holdings Co - Class B dividend history, payout ratio & dates

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Last dividend date: Jul 16, 2026

Dividend yield: 0.62%

Payout ratio: 10.9%

Graham Holdings Co - Class B's last dividend was on Jul 16, 2026 (ex-date) with a distribution of $1.88 per share. At an annualized rate of $7.44 per share, the stock yields 0.62%.

GHC dividend stats
DPS
$7.44
Dividend yield
0.62%
Payout ratio
10.9%
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Dividend yield
3.16%
Payout ratio
56.3%

Graham Holdings Co - Class B Dividend yield

What is Graham Holdings Co - Class B current dividend yield

GHC has a dividend yield of 0.62% which is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 3.16%, Graham Holdings Co - Class B's dividend yield is 80% lower. Historically GHC's dividend yield has averaged at 0.9% in the last 5 years, which is higher than the current one.

GHC Dividend history

What is GHC dividend payout history and dates

Graham Holdings Co - Class B has a long history of dividend payments, including the last 12 consecutive years with dividend payouts. GHC has distributed four dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 4.5% for the last twelve months. However with the stock price up by 31% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 20%.

Graham Holdings Co - Class B Dividend history chart

Ex-date Amount Yield (TTM)
Jul 16, 2026 $1.88 0.62%
Apr 16, 2026 $1.88 0.66%
Feb 4, 2026 $1.88 0.63%
Oct 16, 2025 $1.8 0.76%
Jul 17, 2025 $1.8 0.79%
Apr 17, 2025 $1.8 0.78%
Feb 3, 2025 $1.8 0.76%
Oct 17, 2024 $1.72 0.84%
Jul 18, 2024 $1.72 0.88%
Apr 17, 2024 $1.72 0.97%
Jan 31, 2024 $1.72 1.15%
Oct 17, 2023 $1.65 1.1%
Jul 18, 2023 $1.65 1.14%
Apr 19, 2023 $1.65 1.09%
Feb 1, 2023 $1.65 0.97%
Oct 17, 2022 $1.58 1.1%
Jul 18, 2022 $1.58 1.1%
Apr 19, 2022 $1.58 0.99%
Feb 2, 2022 $1.58 1.05%
Oct 14, 2021 $1.51 1.04%
Jul 15, 2021 $1.51 0.92%
Apr 15, 2021 $1.51 0.91%
Feb 3, 2021 $1.51 1.01%
Oct 14, 2020 $1.45 1.42%
Jul 15, 2020 $1.45 1.6%
Apr 15, 2020 $1.45 1.66%
Feb 5, 2020 $1.45 1.02%
Oct 16, 2019 $1.39 0.87%
Jul 17, 2019 $1.39 0.75%
Apr 17, 2019 $1.39 0.78%
Feb 6, 2019 $1.39 0.81%
Oct 16, 2018 $1.33 0.93%
Jul 18, 2018 $1.33 0.93%
Apr 18, 2018 $1.33 0.85%
Feb 7, 2018 $1.33 0.88%
Oct 16, 2017 $1.27 0.92%
Jul 17, 2017 $1.27 0.84%
Apr 11, 2017 $1.27 0.83%
Jan 30, 2017 $1.27 0.95%
Oct 17, 2016 $1.21 1.05%
Jul 18, 2016 $1.21 0.95%
Apr 13, 2016 $1.21 91.86%
Jan 29, 2016 $1.21 89.37%
Oct 15, 2015 $1.15 74.26%
Jul 16, 2015 $2.65 62%
Jul 1, 2015 $425.5 62.48%
Apr 13, 2015 $2.65 0.99%
Jan 29, 2015 $2.65 1.06%

Graham Holdings Co - Class B dividend payout ratio

What is Graham Holdings Co - Class B dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

GHC has a payout ratio of 10.9% which is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 56.3%, Graham Holdings Co - Class B's payout ratio is 81% lower.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

Frequently asked questions

Does Graham Holdings Co - Class B pay a dividend?

Yes, Graham Holdings Co - Class B has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. GHC has been paying dividends since 2014.

When was GHC's last dividend?

Graham Holdings Co - Class B's last dividend ex-date was on Jul 16, 2026. The dividend amount was $1.88 per share.

How much dividend does Graham Holdings Co - Class B pay (per share)?

GHC has paid dividend of $7.44 per share in the last year.

What is Graham Holdings Co - Class B's dividend yield?

Currently Graham Holdings Co - Class B's dividend yield is 0.62%.

How often does Graham Holdings Co - Class B pay dividends?

Graham Holdings Co - Class B pays dividends quarterly.

What is Graham Holdings Co - Class B's dividend payout ratio?

The dividend payout ratio of Graham Holdings Co - Class B is 10.9%.

Does Graham Holdings Co - Class B pay a good dividend?

Graham Holdings Co - Class B's dividend yield is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector average.

Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.