Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.12
National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2007 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.4%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
1 years
NCMI Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.3% and trend is falling.
NCMI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.4%
Trailing DPS$0.12
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout262.6%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-52.2%
5Y CAGR-50.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.3%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.6%
Total Shareholder Yield10.0%
1Y Total Return-36.2%
5Y Total Return-85.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$1,46510Y ago$2,83520Y ago$4,419
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.
NCMI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (18 years of payments)
NCMI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
National CineMedia, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 262.6%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
NCMI has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -52.2% and 5-year CAGR of -50.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NCMI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.4% dividend yield, 6.6% buyback yield, 10.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.3% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -85.3%, with dividends contributing 6.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $2,835 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
NCMI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$14.05
Avg/Payment$0.7025
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026Latest | $0.0300 | — | 3.40% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.0300 | — | 3.08% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.0300 | — | 2.05% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.0300 | — | 1.17% | May 30, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.0300 | ↓ -90.0% | 51.46% | Apr 7, 2025 |
| Aug 19, 2022 | $0.3000 | — | 10.53% | Sep 6, 2022 |
| May 20, 2022 | $0.3000 | ↓ -40.0% | 14.17% | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Mar 16, 2022 | $0.5000 | — | 7.97% | Mar 31, 2022 |
NCMI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.4%
#7 of 7
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
1Y
-50.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
10.0%
#2 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCMINational CineMedia, … | $334M | 3.4% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 OUTOutfront Media Inc. | $5.6B | 3.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  LAMRLamar Advertising Co… | $14.3B | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
 VALUValue Line, Inc. | $326M | 3.5% | 54.6% | 6 | Sustainable |
2nd  IPGThe Interpublic Grou… | $8.9B | 5.4% | 72.0% | 16 | Watch |
 OMCOmnicom Group Inc. | $23.9B | 3.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $226M | 18.4% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
NCMI Annual Dividend History (2006–2026)
21 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.03 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2025 | $0.12 | — | 4 | $-0.11 | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.23 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $14.52 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $1.10 | -45.0% | 3 | $-3.49 | — | — | 3.0% |
| 2021 | $2.00 | -50.0% | 4 | $-6.10 | — | — | 5.5% |
| 2020 | $4.00 | -41.2% | 4 | $-16.20 | — | — | 11.1% |
| 2019 | $6.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $11.15 | 61.0% | 1.64x | 18.8% |
| 2018 | $6.80 | -22.7% | 4 | $1.89 | 359.8% | 0.28x | 18.8% |
| 2017 | $8.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.24 | 3666.7% | 0.03x | 24.4% |
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Start ComparisonNCMI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NCMI stock.
How much dividend does NCMI pay per share?
National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.12 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is NCMI's next ex-dividend date?
NCMI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NCMI typically pays dividends Annual.
Is NCMI's dividend safe?
NCMI's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +262.6%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has NCMI increased its dividend?
NCMI has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -50.4%.
How often does NCMI pay dividends?
National CineMedia, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.12 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 19+ years from 2007 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NCMI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NCMI five years ago would be worth approximately $1,465 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NCMI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NCMI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.4% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.