Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.29
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (CNK) Dividend History
Income profile from 2007 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Payout Ratio
28.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
CNK Dividend Income Check
Safety
28.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.0% and trend is falling.
CNK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.1%
Trailing DPS$0.29
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout28.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout19.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGR-1.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.0%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield8.6%
Total Shareholder Yield9.6%
1Y Total Return-10.7%
5Y Total Return29.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)1.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,93510Y ago$9,34320Y ago$21,280
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). CNK's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
CNK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
CNK Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. distributes 28.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 19.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CNK does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 5-year CAGR of -1.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CNK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.1% dividend yield, 8.6% buyback yield, 9.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.0% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 29.3%, with dividends contributing 1.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,343 today.
CNK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$5.12
Avg/Payment$0.2560
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026Latest | $0.0900 | — | 1.19% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0900 | ↑ +12.5% | 1.21% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 92.56% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 48.54% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | $0.0800 | ↓ -77.8% | 33.67% | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Mar 5, 2020 | $0.3600 | ↑ +5.9% | 5.98% | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Dec 3, 2019 | $0.3400 | — | 4.00% | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Sep 3, 2019 | $0.3400 | — | 3.53% | Sep 18, 2019 |
CNK Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.1%
#4 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
28.1% payout
Streak
0Y
-1.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.6%
#2 of 5
MCS
NCMI
DIS
CMCSACNK Annual Dividend History (2002–2026)
24 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.09 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $0.33 | — | 4 | $1.04 | 31.7% | 3.15x | 2.0% |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.06 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.34 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-2.27 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-3.60 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.36 | -73.5% | 1 | $-5.30 | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2019 | $1.36 | 6.3% | 4 | $1.63 | 83.4% | 1.20x | 8.4% |
| 2018 | $1.28 | 10.3% | 4 | $1.83 | 69.9% | 1.43x | 7.9% |
| 2017 | $1.16 | 7.4% | 4 | $2.26 | 51.3% | 1.95x | 7.2% |
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Start ComparisonCNK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CNK stock.
How much dividend does CNK pay per share?
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (CNK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.29 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.1%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CNK's next ex-dividend date?
CNK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CNK typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CNK's dividend safe?
CNK's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +28.1% and FCF payout ratio of +19.1%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has CNK increased its dividend?
CNK has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -1.7%.
How often does CNK pay dividends?
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.29 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 19+ years from 2007 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CNK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CNK five years ago would be worth approximately $12,935 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CNK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CNK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.