Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.60
Fox Corporation (FOX) Dividend History
Income profile from 2019 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.2%
Payout Ratio
12.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
12.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.9% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.2%
Trailing DPS$0.60
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M3
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout12.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout10.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR3.9%
5Y CAGR3.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield8.2%
Total Shareholder Yield9.4%
1Y Total Return-3.3%
5Y Total Return62.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,25610Y ago$20,32420Y ago$18,693
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 (8 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Fox Corporation distributes 12.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 10.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
FOX has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.9% and 5-year CAGR of 3.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FOX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.2% dividend yield, 8.2% buyback yield, 9.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 62.6%, with dividends contributing 7.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,324 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 15 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.75
Avg/Payment$0.2500
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026Latest | $0.2800 | — | 1.08% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | $0.2800 | ↑ +3.7% | 1.00% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 1.03% | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | $0.2700 | ↑ +3.8% | 1.39% | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Mar 5, 2024 | $0.2600 | — | 1.97% | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 2023 | $0.2600 | ↑ +4.0% | 1.67% | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $0.2500 | — | 1.55% | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Aug 30, 2022 | $0.2500 | ↑ +4.2% | 1.55% | Sep 28, 2022 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Broadcast and Local TV Stations
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.2%
#3 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
12.2% payout
Streak
5Y
3.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.4%
#1 of 4
Annual Dividend History
10 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.28 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $0.55 | 3.8% | 2 | $4.91 | 11.2% | 8.93x | 1.9% |
| 2024 | $0.53 | 3.9% | 2 | $3.13 | 16.9% | 5.91x | 1.9% |
| 2023 | $0.51 | 4.1% | 2 | $2.33 | 21.9% | 4.57x | 1.8% |
| 2022 | $0.49 | 4.3% | 2 | $2.11 | 23.2% | 4.31x | 1.7% |
| 2021 | $0.47 | 2.2% | 2 | $3.61 | 13.0% | 7.68x | 1.7% |
| 2020 | $0.46 | 0.0% | 2 | $1.62 | 28.4% | 3.52x | 1.6% |
| 2019 | $0.46 | — | 2 | $2.57 | 17.9% | 5.59x | 1.6% |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.53 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.21 | — | — | — |
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How much dividend does FOX pay per share?
Fox Corporation (FOX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.60 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is FOX's next ex-dividend date?
FOX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FOX typically pays dividends Annual.
Is FOX's dividend safe?
FOX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +12.2% and FCF payout ratio of +10.9%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is FOX a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Fox Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.6%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does FOX pay dividends?
Fox Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.60 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 7+ years from 2019 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FOX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FOX five years ago would be worth approximately $16,256 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FOX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FOX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.