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SONY Dividend History & Analysis | 0.2% Yield

SONY has a dividend yield of 0.2% and paid 0.07 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.24%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.07
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.30%
Overall Dividend Rating 36.22%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.40%
Payout Ratio 12.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 1
Payout Consistency 5y 15.00%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 53% (S&P 500: 14.9%)
Total Return 5y: 66.2% (S&P 500: 101.4%)

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Top 2 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
GRMN 37,036 M 2.62% 4.87%
SONY 170,206 M 0.24% 0.40%
Top 2 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
GRMN 37,036 M 5.56% 98.7%
SONY 170,206 M 7.30% 88.9%

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SONY Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-06-09 Semiannual 0.07 -78.9% 0.29%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-12-12 Semiannual 0.332 15.7% 0.35%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-06-17 Semiannual 0.287 5.5% 0.34%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-12-12 Semiannual 0.272 -4.9% 0.34%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-06-12 Semiannual 0.286 10.9% 0.33%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-12-08 Semiannual 0.258 -3.4% 0.4%
2022-03-29 2022-03-30 2022-06-10 Semiannual 0.267 0.4% 0.26%
2021-09-28 2021-09-29 2021-12-08 Semiannual 0.266 -2.6% 0.24%
2021-03-29 2021-03-30 2021-06-04 Semiannual 0.273 14.2% 0.27%
2020-09-28 2020-09-29 2020-12-08 Semiannual 0.239 4.8% N/A
2020-03-27 2020-03-30 2020-06-12 Semiannual 0.228 23.9% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-12-10 Semiannual 0.184 0.5% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-06-05 Semiannual 0.183 38.6% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-12-10 Semiannual 0.132 -4.3% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-06-06 Semiannual 0.138 24.3% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-12-08 Semiannual 0.111 506.6% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-30 2017-06-09 Semiannual 0.0183 -79.9% N/A
2017-03-28 2017-03-30 2017-06-09 0.091 417% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-29 2016-12-08 Semiannual 0.0176 -80% N/A
2016-09-27 2016-09-29 2016-12-08 0.088 388.9% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-30 2016-06-07 Semiannual 0.018 -80% N/A
2016-03-28 2016-03-30 2016-06-07 0.09 455.6% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-29 2015-12-07 Semiannual 0.0162 -80% N/A
2015-09-25 2015-09-29 2015-12-07 0.081 232% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-28 2014-06-10 Semiannual 0.0244 -80% N/A
2014-03-26 2014-03-28 2014-06-10 0.122 404.1% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-27 2013-12-09 Semiannual 0.0242 -80.9% N/A
2013-09-25 2013-09-27 2013-12-09 0.127 410% N/A
2013-03-27 2013-03-28 2013-06-11 Semiannual 0.0249 -84.1% N/A
2013-03-26 2013-03-28 2013-06-11 0.157 416.4% N/A
2012-09-26 2012-09-27 2012-12-10 Semiannual 0.0304 -80% N/A
2012-09-25 2012-09-27 2012-12-10 0.152 384.1% N/A
2012-03-28 2012-03-29 2012-06-13 Semiannual 0.0314 -84.1% N/A
2012-03-27 2012-03-29 2012-06-13 0.197 511.8% N/A
2011-09-28 2011-09-29 2011-12-08 Semiannual 0.0322 -77.9% N/A
2011-09-27 2011-09-29 2011-12-08 0.146 369.5% N/A
2011-03-29 2011-03-30 2011-06-16 Semiannual 0.0311 -84.1% N/A
2011-03-28 2011-03-30 2011-06-16 0.196 559.9% N/A
2010-09-28 2010-09-29 2010-12-08 Semiannual 0.0297 -84% N/A
2010-09-27 2010-09-29 2010-12-08 0.186 586.3% N/A
2010-03-29 2010-03-30 2010-06-09 Semiannual 0.0271 -80.1% N/A
2010-03-26 2010-03-30 2010-06-09 0.136 372.2% N/A
2009-09-28 2009-09-29 2009-12-08 Semiannual 0.0288 -80% N/A
2009-09-25 2009-09-29 2009-12-08 0.144 453.8% N/A
2009-03-29 2009-03-30 2009-06-09 Semiannual 0.026 -80% N/A
2009-03-27 2009-03-30 2009-06-09 0.13 -59.2% N/A
2008-09-25 2008-09-29 2008-12-08 Other 0.319 1240.3% N/A
2008-03-27 2008-03-28 2008-06-09 Other 0.0238 -80% N/A
2008-03-26 0.119 5.3% N/A
2007-09-26 2007-09-28 2007-12-10 Other 0.113 0% N/A

SONY Dividend FAQ

Sony Group Corporation (NYSE: SONY) is a diversified technology and entertainment conglomerate that designs, manufactures, and sells electronic equipment across consumer, professional, and industrial markets worldwide. Its portfolio spans gaming hardware and software (PlayStation consoles, network services, and peripherals), recorded music and publishing, motion-picture production and streaming, as well as visual-effects, animation, and television-network operations.

What is the Dividend Yield of SONY?

As of November 2025, SONY`s dividend yield is 0.24%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.07 USD by the current share price of 29.08.

Does SONY pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, SONY paid a dividend of 0.07 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-31 and the payout was 0.07 USD.

How often does SONY pay dividends?

SONY pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, SONY has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-03-31.

SONY dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SONY for the next 4 payments are between 0.073 (+4.3%) and 0.149 (+112.9%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will SONY pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.07 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-03-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for Sony (SONY) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SONY?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of SONY?

SONY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.30% per year.
Strong growth: SONY's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SONY?

SONY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.40%. If you bought SONY's shares at 17.50 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.07 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.40% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SONY?

SONY Payout Consistency is 88.9%. 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: Sony has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SONY have a good Dividend Yield?

SONY`s 0.24% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SONY?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SONY is 12.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of SONY?

SONY`s Overall Dividend Rating is 36.22%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SONY Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SONY`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Sony`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.22% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Sony ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2024-10-09 with a factor of 5:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 621,788,000
1986 621,788,000
1987 621,788,000
1988 621,788,000
1989 750,513,000 +20.7%
1990 751,429,000 +0.12%
1991 826,915,000 +10.05%
1992 804,074,000 -2.76%
1993 792,105,000 -1.49%
1994 814,839,000 +2.87%
1995 747,822,000 -8.22%
1996 748,136,000 +0.04%
1997 768,348,000 +2.7%
1998 927,426,000 +20.7%
1999 927,618,000 +0.02%
2000 994,091,000 +7.17%
2001 996,345,000 +0.23%
2002 999,828,000 +0.35%
2003 1,000,852,000 +0.1%
2004 1,045,178,000 +4.43%
2005 1,045,558,000 +0.04%
2006 1,048,692,000 +0.3%
2007 1,052,176,000 +0.33%
2008 1,043,455,000 -0.83%
2009 1,005,137,000 -3.67%
2010 1,005,168,000 +0%
2011 1,003,581,000 -0.16%
2012 1,003,594,000 +0%
2013 1,168,523,000 +16.43%
2014 1,096,392,000 -6.17%
2015 1,287,220,000 +17.41%
2016 6,441,860,000 +400.45%
2017 6,463,075,000 +0.33%
2018 6,463,075,000
2019 6,484,200,000 +0.33%
2020 6,275,150,000 -3.22%
2021 6,253,465,000 -0.35%
2022 6,256,980,000 +0.06%
2023 6,171,790,000 -1.36%
2024 6,045,926,000 -2.04%
2025 6,022,680,000 -0.38%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-11-14 02:36