NYT Dividend History & Analysis | 1.3% Yield

NYT has a dividend yield of 1.3% and paid 0.72 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.27%
Payout Ratio 29.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 25.51%
Consistency Lifetime 84.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.50%
Payout FCF 19.1%
Streak Years 13
Dividend Rating 67.54%

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: 40.2%
Total Return 5y: 41.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Media

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
MMT 1,793 M 10.1% 12.2%
SESG 2,679 M 8.87% 11.6%
TFI 2,002 M 7.35% 11.2%
RRTL 6,729 M 6.56% 6.97%
NXST 6,441 M 4.20% 8.87%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SIRI 6,859 M 100% 64.5%
NXST 6,441 M 27.7% 100%
PUB 25,893 M 15.8% 97.6%
EVC 274 M 18.9% 93.2%
TGNA 3,086 M 8.94% 96.0%

NYT 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
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 2026-01-16 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.26%
2025-10-08 2025-10-08 2025-10-23 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.32%
2025-07-09 2025-07-09 2025-07-24 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.32%
2025-04-01 2025-04-01 2025-04-17 Quarterly 0.18 38.5% 0.36%
2025-01-10 2025-01-10 2025-01-23 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.25%
2024-10-09 2024-10-09 2024-10-24 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.23%
2024-07-09 2024-07-09 2024-07-25 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.25%
2024-04-01 2024-04-02 2024-04-18 Quarterly 0.13 18.2% 0.3%
2024-01-02 2024-01-03 2024-01-18 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.23%
2023-10-06 2023-10-10 2023-10-26 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.27%
2023-07-10 2023-07-11 2023-07-27 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.28%
2023-04-04 2023-04-05 2023-04-20 Quarterly 0.11 22.2% 0.28%
2023-01-03 2023-01-04 2023-01-19 Quarterly 0.09 0% 0.28%
2022-10-06 2022-10-10 2022-10-21 Quarterly 0.09 0% 0.3%
2022-07-08 2022-07-11 2022-07-21 Quarterly 0.09 0% 0.3%
2022-04-05 2022-04-06 2022-04-21 Quarterly 0.09 28.6% 0.19%
2022-01-04 2022-01-05 2022-01-20 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.15%
2021-10-07 2021-10-11 2021-10-22 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.14%
2021-07-09 2021-07-12 2021-07-22 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.16%
2021-04-06 2021-04-07 2021-04-22 Quarterly 0.07 16.7% 0.14%
2021-01-05 2021-01-06 2021-01-21 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2020-10-06 2020-10-07 2020-10-22 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2020-07-09 2020-07-10 2020-07-23 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2020-04-07 2020-04-08 2020-04-23 Quarterly 0.06 20% N/A
2020-01-07 2020-01-08 2020-01-23 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2019-10-01 2019-10-02 2019-10-17 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2019-07-09 2019-07-10 2019-07-25 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2019-04-02 2019-04-03 2019-04-18 Quarterly 0.05 25% N/A
2019-01-08 2019-01-09 2019-01-24 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2018-10-02 2018-10-03 2018-10-18 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2018-07-10 2018-07-11 2018-07-26 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2018-04-03 2018-04-04 2018-04-19 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2018-01-09 2018-01-10 2018-01-25 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2017-10-03 2017-10-04 2017-10-19 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2017-07-10 2017-07-12 2017-07-27 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2017-04-03 2017-04-05 2017-04-20 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2017-01-09 2017-01-11 2017-01-26 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2016-10-03 2016-10-05 2016-10-20 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2016-07-11 2016-07-13 2016-07-28 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2016-04-04 2016-04-06 2016-04-21 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2016-01-11 2016-01-13 2016-01-28 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2015-10-05 2015-10-07 2015-10-22 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2015-07-13 2015-07-15 2015-07-30 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2015-04-06 2015-04-08 2015-04-23 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2015-01-12 2015-01-14 2015-01-29 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2014-10-06 2014-10-08 2014-10-23 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2014-07-15 2014-07-17 2014-07-31 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2014-04-07 2014-04-09 2014-04-24 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2014-01-13 2014-01-15 2014-01-30 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2013-10-07 2013-10-09 2013-10-24 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A

NYT Dividend FAQ

The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) operates two primary segments: the New York Times Group, which delivers the flagship newspaper, digital subscription, podcasts, cooking, games, audio, and the Wirecutter product-review platform; and The Athletic, a subscription-based sports media brand.

What is the Dividend Yield of NYT?

As of February 2026, NYT`s dividend yield is 1.27%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.72 USD by the current share price of 68.11.

Does NYT pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, NYT paid a dividend of 0.72 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-06 and the payout was 0.18 USD.

How often does NYT pay dividends?

NYT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NYT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-06.

NYT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NYT for the next 4 payments are between 0.079 (-56.1%) and 0.089 (-50.6%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will NYT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.18 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-06. The next Ex-Dividend date for New York Times (NYT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NYT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for New York Times (NYT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of NYT?

NYT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 25.5% per year.
Strong growth: NYT's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NYT?

NYT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.50%. If you bought NYT's shares at 48.11 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.72 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.50% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NYT?

NYT Payout Consistency is 84.8%. 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.
Moderately consistent: New York Times has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NYT have a good Dividend Yield?

NYT`s 1.27% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NYT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NYT is 29.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of NYT?

NYT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.54%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NYT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NYT's Outstanding Shares?

New York Times's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.43% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

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 NYT ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 2, 1998 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 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 160,184,000
1986 161,928,000 +1.09%
1987 164,116,000 +1.35%
1988 162,376,000 -1.06%
1989 156,148,100 -3.84%
1990 153,333,300 -1.8%
1991 150,000,000 -2.17%
1992 154,090,900 +2.73%
1993 150,000,000 -2.65%
1994 195,714,300 +30.48%
1995 192,352,900 -1.72%
1996 193,500,000 +0.6%
1997 197,000,000 +1.81%
1998 185,800,000 -5.69%
1999 176,800,000 -4.84%
2000 169,900,000 -3.9%
2001 154,600,000 -9.01%
2002 154,700,000 +0.06%
2003 151,800,000 -1.87%
2004 146,400,000 -3.56%
2005 145,400,000 -0.68%
2006 144,600,000 -0.55%
2007 144,100,000 -0.35%
2008 144,100,000
2009 150,200,000 +4.23%
2010 157,700,000 +4.99%
2011 149,900,000 -4.95%
2012 154,685,000 +3.19%
2013 160,013,000 +3.44%
2014 160,455,000 +0.28%
2015 164,128,000 +2.29%
2016 168,000,000 +2.36%
2017 162,311,000 -3.39%
2018 167,249,000 +3.04%
2019 167,728,000 +0.29%
2020 168,197,000 +0.28%
2021 168,649,000 +0.27%
2022 165,909,000 -1.62%
2023 165,851,000 -0.03%
2024 165,802,000 -0.03%
2025 164,440,000 -0.82%

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: 2026-02-05 02:40