GHC Graham Holdings dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Graham Holdings's last dividend was on Feb 3, 2025 (ex-date) with a distribution of $1.8 per share. At an annualized rate of $6.96 per share, the stock yields 0.75%. The latest dividend has increased by $0.08, or 4.7% from the prior dividend.
Key dates
- GHC last dividend date: Feb 3, 2025
GHC dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Dividend yield
GHC has a dividend yield of 0.75% which is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.51%, Graham Holdings's dividend yield is 70% lower. Historically GHC's dividend yield has averaged at 1.1% in the last 5 years, which is higher than the current one.
Dividend history
Graham Holdings has a long history of dividend payments, including the last ten consecutive years with dividend payouts. GHC has distributed four dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has decreased by 16% for the last twelve months. And with the stock price up by 31% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 36%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.32% |
| Jan 29, 2016 | $1.21 | 1.58% |
| Oct 15, 2015 | $1.15 | 1.55% |
| Jul 16, 2015 | $2.65 | 1.49% |
| Apr 13, 2015 | $2.65 | 0.99% |
| Jan 29, 2015 | $2.65 | 1.06% |
Graham Holdings dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
GHC has a payout ratio of 13.6% which is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 51.5%, Graham Holdings's payout ratio is 74% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
Frequently asked questions
Does Graham Holdings pay a dividend?
Yes, Graham Holdings has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. GHC has been paying dividends since 2014.
When was GHC's last dividend?
Graham Holdings's last dividend ex-date was on Feb 3, 2025. The dividend amount was $1.8 per share.
How much dividend does Graham Holdings pay (per share)?
GHC has paid dividend of $6.96 per share in the last year.
What is Graham Holdings's dividend yield?
Currently Graham Holdings's dividend yield is 0.75%.
How often does Graham Holdings pay dividends?
Graham Holdings pays dividends quarterly.
What is Graham Holdings's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Graham Holdings is 13.6%.
Does Graham Holdings pay a good dividend?
Graham Holdings's dividend yield is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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