Trailing Dividend / Share
$7.17
Graham Holdings Company (GHC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.6%
Payout Ratio
10.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
9 years
GHC Dividend Income Check
Safety
10.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
9 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.4% and trend is rising.
GHC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.6%
Trailing DPS$7.17
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout10.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout10.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak9 years
3Y CAGR4.4%
5Y CAGR4.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield0.7%
1Y Total Return18.3%
5Y Total Return77.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,75410Y ago$24,59220Y ago$25,273
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.
GHC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
GHC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Graham Holdings Company distributes 10.7% 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: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
GHC has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.4% and 5-year CAGR of 4.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GHC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.6% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 0.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 77.5%, with dividends contributing 5.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,592 today.
GHC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$33.78
Avg/Payment$1.6890
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026Latest | $1.8800 | — | 65.55% | May 7, 2026 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | $1.8800 | ↑ +4.4% | 62.75% | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | $1.8000 | — | 75.80% | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $1.8000 | — | 79.09% | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | $1.8000 | — | 77.52% | May 8, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $1.8000 | ↑ +4.7% | 76.06% | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | $1.7200 | — | 83.55% | Nov 7, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $1.7200 | — | 87.75% | Aug 8, 2024 |
GHC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.6%
#6 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
10.7% payout
Streak
9Y
4.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.7%
#7 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHCGraham Holdings Comp… | $4.9B | 0.6% | 10.7% | 9 | Sustainable |
 NYTThe New York Times C… | $13.5B | 0.8% | 32.1% | 7 | Sustainable |
 NWSNews Corporation | $17.2B | 1.1% | 39.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  GTNGray Media, Inc. | $536M | 6.2% | — | 3 | Unknown |
 LAURLaureate Education, … | $4.6B | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  PRDOPerdoceo Education C… | $2.1B | 1.6% | 23.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
2nd  STRAStrategic Education,… | $1.8B | 3.2% | 45.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
GHC Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $3.76 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $7.20 | 4.7% | 4 | $66.47 | 10.8% | 9.23x | 1.4% |
| 2024 | $6.88 | 4.2% | 4 | $163.40 | 4.2% | 23.75x | 1.3% |
| 2023 | $6.60 | 4.4% | 4 | $43.82 | 15.1% | 6.64x | 1.3% |
| 2022 | $6.32 | 4.6% | 4 | $13.79 | 45.8% | 2.18x | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $6.04 | 4.1% | 4 | $70.46 | 8.6% | 11.67x | 1.1% |
| 2020 | $5.80 | 4.3% | 4 | $58.13 | 10.0% | 10.02x | 1.1% |
| 2019 | $5.56 | 4.5% | 4 | $61.21 | 9.1% | 11.01x | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $5.32 | 4.7% | 4 | $50.50 | 10.5% | 9.49x | 1.0% |
| 2017 | $5.08 | 5.0% | 4 | $53.89 | 9.4% | 10.61x | 1.0% |
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Start ComparisonGHC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GHC stock.
How much dividend does GHC pay per share?
Graham Holdings Company (GHC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $7.17 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is GHC's next ex-dividend date?
GHC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GHC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is GHC's dividend safe?
GHC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +10.7% and FCF payout ratio of +10.9%. The 9-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is GHC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Graham Holdings Company is classified as a Dividend Payer with 9 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.4%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does GHC pay dividends?
Graham Holdings Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $7.17 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GHC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GHC five years ago would be worth approximately $17,754 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GHC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GHC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.