Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.00
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Dividend History
Income profile from 1982 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.9%
Payout Ratio
14.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
14.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.7% and trend is unknown.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.9%
Trailing DPS$1.00
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M3
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout14.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout25.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGR2.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.7%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.9%
Total Shareholder Yield2.8%
1Y Total Return-4.9%
5Y Total Return-43.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)1.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,69010Y ago$11,97720Y ago$42,582
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Walt Disney Company distributes 14.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 25.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
DIS has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 5-year CAGR of 2.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DIS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.9% dividend yield, 1.9% buyback yield, 2.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.7% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is -43.1%, with dividends contributing 1.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,977 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$14.57
Avg/Payment$0.7285
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026Latest | $0.7500 | — | 1.42% | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.7500 | ↑ +50.0% | 1.13% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 84.28% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.5000 | ↑ +11.1% | 84.74% | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Jul 8, 2024 | $0.4500 | ↑ +50.0% | 77.03% | Jul 25, 2024 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | $0.3000 | ↓ -65.9% | 32.32% | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $0.8800 | — | 1.20% | Jan 16, 2020 |
| Jul 5, 2019 | $0.8800 | — | 1.24% | Jul 25, 2019 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Film and TV Production and Networks
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.9%
#3 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
14.5% payout
Streak
2Y
2.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.8%
#3 of 4
Annual Dividend History
45 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.75 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $1.25 | 31.6% | 2 | $6.85 | 18.2% | 5.48x | 0.7% |
| 2024 | $0.95 | 216.7% | 2 | $2.72 | 34.9% | 2.86x | 0.5% |
| 2023 | $0.30 | — | 1 | $1.29 | 23.3% | 4.30x | 0.2% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.72 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.09 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-1.58 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $1.76 | 2.3% | 2 | $6.64 | 26.5% | 3.77x | 1.0% |
| 2018 | $1.72 | 6.2% | 2 | $8.36 | 20.6% | 4.86x | 1.0% |
| 2017 | $1.62 | 8.7% | 2 | $5.69 | 28.5% | 3.51x | 0.9% |
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How much dividend does DIS pay per share?
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.00 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is DIS's next ex-dividend date?
DIS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DIS typically pays dividends Annual.
Is DIS's dividend safe?
DIS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +14.5% and FCF payout ratio of +25.5%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has DIS increased its dividend?
DIS has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.6%.
How often does DIS pay dividends?
The Walt Disney Company pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.00 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 44+ years from 1982 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DIS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DIS five years ago would be worth approximately $5,690 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DIS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DIS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.