GHC Dividend History & Analysis | 1% Yield

GHC has a dividend yield of 1% and paid 7.28 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.95%
Payout Ratio 18.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.49%
Consistency Lifetime 92.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.29%
Payout FCF 8.6%
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 54.31%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 23.5%
Total Return 5y: 104.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Education Services

Top 2 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
STRA 2,054 M 2.92% 2.96%
PRDO 2,080 M 1.89% 4.33%
Top 1 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PRDO 2,080 M 59.5% 100%

GHC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-04 2026-02-04 2026-02-19 Quarterly 1.88 4.4% 0.16%
2025-10-16 2025-10-16 2025-11-06 Quarterly 1.8 0% 0.19%
2025-07-17 2025-07-17 2025-08-07 Quarterly 1.8 0% 0.2%
2025-04-17 2025-04-17 2025-05-08 Quarterly 1.8 0% 0.2%
2025-02-03 2025-02-03 2025-02-20 Quarterly 1.8 4.7% 0.2%
2024-10-17 2024-10-17 2024-11-07 Quarterly 1.72 0% 0.21%
2024-07-18 2024-07-18 2024-08-08 Quarterly 1.72 0% 0.22%
2024-04-17 2024-04-18 2024-05-09 Quarterly 1.72 0% 0.24%
2024-01-31 2024-02-01 2024-02-15 Quarterly 1.72 4.2% 0.23%
2023-10-17 2023-10-18 2023-11-02 Quarterly 1.65 0% 0.28%
2023-07-18 2023-07-19 2023-08-03 Quarterly 1.65 0% 0.3%
2023-04-19 2023-04-20 2023-05-11 Quarterly 1.65 0% 0.28%
2023-02-01 2023-02-02 2023-02-16 Quarterly 1.65 4.4% 0.26%
2022-10-17 2022-10-18 2022-11-04 Quarterly 1.58 0% 0.28%
2022-07-18 2022-07-19 2022-08-05 Quarterly 1.58 0% 0.28%
2022-04-19 2022-04-20 2022-05-12 Quarterly 1.58 0% 0.25%
2022-02-02 2022-02-03 2022-02-17 Quarterly 1.58 4.6% 0.27%
2021-10-14 2021-10-15 2021-11-04 Quarterly 1.51 0% 0.26%
2021-07-15 2021-07-16 2021-08-05 Quarterly 1.51 0% 0.23%
2021-04-15 2021-04-16 2021-05-13 Quarterly 1.51 0% 0.24%
2021-02-03 2021-02-04 2021-02-18 Quarterly 1.51 4.1% N/A
2020-10-14 2020-10-15 2020-11-05 Quarterly 1.45 0% N/A
2020-07-15 2020-07-16 2020-08-06 Quarterly 1.45 0% N/A
2020-04-15 2020-04-16 2020-05-14 Quarterly 1.45 0% N/A
2020-02-05 2020-02-06 2020-02-20 Quarterly 1.45 4.3% N/A
2019-10-16 2019-10-17 2019-11-07 Quarterly 1.39 0% N/A
2019-07-17 2019-07-18 2019-08-08 Quarterly 1.39 0% N/A
2019-04-17 2019-04-18 2019-05-16 Quarterly 1.39 0% N/A
2019-02-06 2019-02-07 2019-02-21 Quarterly 1.39 4.5% N/A
2018-10-16 2018-10-17 2018-11-07 Quarterly 1.33 0% N/A
2018-07-18 2018-07-19 2018-08-08 Quarterly 1.33 0% N/A
2018-04-18 2018-04-19 2018-05-15 Quarterly 1.33 0% N/A
2018-02-07 2018-02-08 2018-02-22 Quarterly 1.33 4.7% N/A
2017-10-16 2017-10-17 2017-11-09 Quarterly 1.27 0% N/A
2017-07-17 2017-07-19 2017-08-09 Quarterly 1.27 0% N/A
2017-04-11 2017-04-14 2017-05-09 Quarterly 1.27 0% N/A
2017-01-30 2017-02-01 2017-02-15 Quarterly 1.27 5% N/A
2016-10-17 2016-10-19 2016-11-10 Quarterly 1.21 0% N/A
2016-07-18 2016-07-20 2016-08-10 Quarterly 1.21 0% N/A
2016-04-13 2016-04-15 2016-05-10 Quarterly 1.21 0% N/A
2016-01-29 2016-02-02 2016-02-16 Quarterly 1.21 5.2% N/A
2015-10-15 2015-10-19 2015-11-06 Quarterly 1.15 -56.6% N/A
2015-07-16 2015-07-20 2015-08-06 Quarterly 2.65 0% N/A
2015-04-13 2015-04-15 2015-05-08 Quarterly 2.65 -50% N/A
2015-01-29 2015-02-02 2015-02-13 Quarterly 5.3 107.8% N/A
2014-10-15 2014-10-17 2014-11-03 Quarterly 2.55 0% N/A
2014-07-16 2014-07-18 2014-08-04 Quarterly 2.55 0% N/A
2014-04-15 2014-04-17 2014-05-05 Quarterly 2.55 0% N/A
2014-01-30 2014-02-03 2014-02-10 Quarterly 2.55 -74% N/A
2012-12-13 2012-12-17 2012-12-27 Quarterly 9.8 0% N/A

GHC Dividend FAQ

Graham Holdings Co. (NYSE:GHC) is a diversified holding company that originated as The Washington Post Company and rebranded in 2013. Its portfolio spans education services-including test-preparation, professional-certification training, and online degree programs through Purdue University Global-as well as media properties (Foreign Policy, Slate), broadcast TV stations, restaurant and entertainment venues, and a range of industrial and healthcare businesses such as home-health services, lighting solutions, and SaaS platforms for physicians.

What is the Dividend Yield of GHC?

As of February 2026, GHC`s dividend yield is 0.95%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 7.28 USD by the current share price of 1158.23.

Does GHC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, GHC paid a dividend of 7.28 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-04 and the payout was 1.88 USD.

How often does GHC pay dividends?

GHC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GHC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-04.

GHC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GHC for the next 4 payments are between 1.273 (-32.3%) and 1.531 (-18.6%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will GHC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.88 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-04. The next Ex-Dividend date for Graham Holdings (GHC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GHC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Graham Holdings (GHC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of GHC?

GHC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.49% per year.
Strong growth: GHC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GHC?

GHC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.29%. If you bought GHC's shares at 566.46 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (7.28 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.29% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GHC?

GHC Payout Consistency is 92.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Graham Holdings has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GHC have a good Dividend Yield?

GHC`s 0.95% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GHC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GHC is 18.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of GHC?

GHC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 54.31%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GHC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GHC's Outstanding Shares?

Graham Holdings's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.53% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has GHC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 1, 2015 with a ratio of 1655:1000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.66 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 12,820,000
1986 12,997,000 +1.38%
1987 12,845,000 -1.17%
1988 12,845,000
1989 12,800,000 -0.35%
1990 11,942,700 -6.7%
1991 11,863,600 -0.66%
1992 11,802,600 -0.51%
1993 11,727,700 -0.63%
1994 11,400,000 -2.79%
1995 11,000,000 -3.51%
1996 11,000,000
1997 10,500,000 -4.55%
1998 10,100,000 -3.81%
1999 10,000,000 -0.99%
2000 9,500,000 -5%
2001 9,500,000
2002 9,500,000
2003 9,600,000 +1.05%
2004 9,600,000
2005 9,596,000 -0.04%
2006 9,600,000 +0.04%
2007 9,500,000 -1.04%
2008 9,400,000 -1.05%
2009 9,400,000
2010 8,200,000 -12.77%
2011 7,900,000 -3.66%
2012 7,223,000 -8.57%
2013 7,347,000 +1.72%
2014 5,770,000 -21.46%
2015 5,834,000 +1.11%
2016 5,556,000 -4.77%
2017 5,509,000 -0.85%
2018 5,309,000 -3.63%
2019 5,327,000 +0.34%
2020 5,139,000 -3.53%
2021 4,922,000 -4.22%
2022 4,786,000 -2.76%
2023 4,515,000 -5.66%
2024 4,341,000 -3.85%
2025 4,378,000 +0.85%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-07 03:25