Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.35
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.0%
Payout Ratio
24.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
17 years
CMCSA Dividend Income Check
Safety
24.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
17 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.5% and trend is rising.
CMCSA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.0%
Trailing DPS$1.35
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout24.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout27.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak17 years
3Y CAGR8.8%
5Y CAGR8.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield8.8%
Total Shareholder Yield14.8%
1Y Total Return-30.7%
5Y Total Return-50.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,94510Y ago$10,12520Y ago$31,530
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CMCSA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (33 years of payments)
CMCSA Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Get CMCSA's next ex-dividend date and payout in your inbox
Monthly dividend calendar — upcoming ex-dates for stocks you follow.
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Comcast Corporation distributes 24.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 27.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CMCSA has raised its dividend for 17 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.8% and 5-year CAGR of 8.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CMCSA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.0% dividend yield, 8.8% buyback yield, 14.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -50.5%, with dividends contributing 9.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,125 today.
CMCSA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$5.71
Avg/Payment$0.2855
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026Latest | $0.3300 | — | 5.88% | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.3300 | — | 4.71% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | $0.3300 | — | 4.64% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.3300 | — | 4.14% | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | $0.3300 | — | 3.46% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | $0.3300 | ↑ +13.6% | 3.44% | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | $0.2905 | — | 3.13% | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Oct 2, 2024 | $0.2905 | — | 2.77% | Oct 23, 2024 |
CMCSA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.0%
#2 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
24.7% payout
Streak
17Y
8.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
14.8%
#1 of 5
T
VZ
CABO
DISCMCSA Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.99 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2.0% |
| 2025 | $1.28 | 12.0% | 4 | $5.39 | 23.8% | 4.21x | 2.5% |
| 2024 | $1.14 | 7.0% | 4 | $4.14 | 27.6% | 3.62x | 2.3% |
| 2023 | $1.07 | 7.5% | 4 | $3.71 | 28.8% | 3.47x | 2.1% |
| 2022 | $0.99 | 8.2% | 4 | $1.21 | 82.1% | 1.22x | 2.0% |
| 2021 | $0.92 | 8.9% | 4 | $3.04 | 30.2% | 3.31x | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $0.84 | 42.9% | 4 | $2.28 | 37.0% | 2.70x | 1.7% |
| 2019 | $0.59 | -31.4% | 3 | $2.83 | 20.9% | 4.79x | 1.2% |
| 2018 | $0.86 | 93.7% | 5 | $2.53 | 34.0% | 2.94x | 1.7% |
| 2017 | $0.44 | -29.8% | 3 | $4.75 | 9.4% | 10.69x | 0.9% |
Consensus-Based Analysis Tools
Full Stock Analysis
Deep dive into CMCSA consensus models and risk factors.
View Analysis
Intrinsic Valuation
DCF models, multiple analysis, and analyst estimates.
Check Valuation
Historical Returns
40+ years return with dividends reinvested.
Calculate
DCA Calculator
See how regular investing compounds over time.
Run Numbers
Peer Comparison
Compare growth, multiples, and margins vs sector.
Compare
CMCSA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CMCSA stock.
How much dividend does CMCSA pay per share?
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.35 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.0%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is CMCSA's next ex-dividend date?
CMCSA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CMCSA typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is CMCSA's dividend safe?
CMCSA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +24.7% and FCF payout ratio of +27.1%. With 17 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is CMCSA a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Comcast Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 17 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.7%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does CMCSA pay dividends?
Comcast Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.35 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CMCSA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CMCSA five years ago would be worth approximately $4,945 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CMCSA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CMCSA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.