WMG Dividend History - Warner Music

Track the latest WMG dividend history! 2.25% Dividend Yield, 28.78% Annual Growth - Explore WMG's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 2.25%
Cash Amount 12m 0.70
Dividend Growth 5y avg 28.78%
Dividend Rating 67.68%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.53%
Payout Ratio current 51.7%
Payout Frequency 12m 3
Payout Consistency 100.0%
Total Return 12m: -10.60%
#50 in Group
Total Return 5y: 11.25%
#19 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Movies & Entertainment
Top Dividend Yield
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
WMG 16,545m 2.25% 2.53%
VIV 9,557m 10.2% 227%
GTNA 852m 3.60% 1.32%
UMG 44,946m 2.10% 2.19%
Top Dividend Grower
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
WMG 16,545m 28.8% 67.7%
UMG 44,946m 36.6% 57.0%
DIS 211,391m -29.8% 33.5%
MCS 683m -17.8% 25.9%

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WMG Dividend History - Last 18 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2024-11-19 0.18 0.55%
2024-08-27 2024-08-27 2024-09-04 Quarterly 0.18 5.9% 0.62%
2024-05-22 2024-05-23 2024-06-03 Quarterly 0.17 0.54%
2024-02-21 2024-02-22 2024-03-01 Quarterly 0.17 0.48%
2023-11-20 2023-11-21 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.17 0.54%
2023-08-23 2023-08-24 2023-08-24 Quarterly 0.17 6.3% 0.53%
2023-05-22 2023-05-23 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.16 0.62%
2023-02-17 2023-02-21 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.16 0.48%
2022-11-21 2022-11-22 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.16 0.59%
2022-08-23 2022-08-24 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.16 6.7% 0.58%
2022-05-20 2022-05-23 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.15 0.5%
2022-02-17 2022-02-18 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.15 0.41%
2021-11-22 2021-11-23 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.15 0.35%
2021-08-24 2021-08-25 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.15 25% 0.41%
2021-05-21 2021-05-24 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.12 0.34%
2021-02-19 2021-02-22 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.12 0.33%
2020-11-23 2020-11-24 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.12 0.42%
2020-08-24 2020-08-25 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.12 0.4%

WMG Dividend History - FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of WMG?

As of December 2024 WMG`s Dividend Yield is 2.25%. It is calculated by dividing the dividend payments of the last 12-Months (TTM) of 0.70 USD by the current stock price of 31.16.

What is the long-term Dividend Growth Rate of WMG?

In the last 5 Years the Average Dividend Growth Rate was 28.78% per year. This shows that the dividend payments have been growing over time. It is a good sign, as it indicates that the dividend payments have been growing faster than the inflation rate.

How often does WMG pay dividends?

Within the last 12 Months (TTM, Trailing Twelve Months) WMG paid 3 times a dividend.

What is the Yield on Cost of WMG?

The 5 Year Yield-On-Cost is 2.53%. That's the effective dividend income you'd receive today if you purchased Warner Music five years ago. It is calculated by the Rate of the last 12 Months (0.70) divided by the price 5 years ago (27.62).

What is the Payout Consistency of WMG?

WMG has a Payout Consistency of 100.0%. It shows how stable (Values above 85%) or unstable (Values below 65%) the dividend payouts have been over time. Cutting a dividend is considered negative, while increasing it is considered positive. Equally paying dividends is considered moderate positive.

What is the Dividend Rating of WMG?

The Overall Dividend Rating of 67.68 is quantified on a scale from 0 to 100. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional. The calculations includes: Yield, Yield on Cost, Dividend History, Consistency of Payouts and Growth Rates over time.

Does WMG have a good Dividend Yield?

WMG`s 2.25% Dividend Yield is considered as: moderate.
A good Dividend Yield is generally considered to be at least 4%, while a high dividend yield is considered to be anything over 6%.

What is the next Dividend Date for WMG?

The next Dividend Date for WMG is unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WMG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WMG is 51.7%. A lower payout ratio, such as 30-60%, means there's more room for dividends to grow and better protection to pay dividends even in a recession. If it’s over 80-90%, it could be a red flag that dividends might not be sustainable. However, certain sectors have exceptions due to regulatory requirements or industry norms. For example, REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Banks, on the other hand, often maintain moderate payout ratios (40-60%) to comply with regulatory capital requirements and ensure stability. If companies outside these regulated sectors have payout ratios exceeding 80-90%, it could be a red flag for unsustainable dividends.

Bonus Section: WMG Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of WMG`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Warner Music are growing at a rate of 0.28% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is 100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is negatively affected by an increasing number of shares.

Did Warner Music ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth Rate
2004 115300000
2005 150500000 +30.53%
2006 151500000 +0.66%
2007 147200000 -2.84%
2008 149900000 +1.83%
2009 149500000 -0.27%
2010 150000000 +0.33%
2011 501991900 +234.66%
2012 501991900
2013 501991900
2014 501991900
2015 501991900
2016 501991900
2017 501991900
2018 501991900
2019 501991900
2020 510854800 +1.77%
2021 514921000 +0.8%
2022 515074000 +0.03%
2023 516462000 +0.27%
2024 517939000 +0.29%