Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Dividend History
Income profile from 2001 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
NFLX Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
NFLX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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.
NFLX Dividend History
No dividend payment history available
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Netflix, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
NFLX does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NFLX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.8% buyback yield, 2.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is 54.5%.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $82,495 today.
NFLX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $327.9B | — | — | 0 | Unknown | |
3rd | $180.4B | 1.0% | 14.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st | $81.7B | 6.0% | 24.7% | 17 | Sustainable |
| $4.4T | 0.3% | 13.8% | 13 | Sustainable | |
| $4.5T | 0.2% | 7.6% | 2 | Sustainable | |
2nd | $9.4B | 3.6% | 45.3% | 9 | Sustainable |
NFLX Annual Dividend History (2001–2025)
25 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.53 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.98 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.20 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.99 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.12 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.61 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.41 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.27 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.13 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.04 | — | — | — |
Full Stock Analysis
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Intrinsic Valuation
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Historical Returns
25+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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NFLX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NFLX stock.
How much dividend does NFLX pay per share?
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of N/A per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made quarterly.
When is NFLX's next ex-dividend date?
NFLX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NFLX typically pays dividends quarterly.
Is NFLX's dividend safe?
NFLX's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has NFLX increased its dividend?
NFLX has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does NFLX pay dividends?
Netflix, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is N/A per share. Dividend data on this page covers 24+ years from 2001 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in NFLX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NFLX five years ago would be worth approximately $15,451 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NFLX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NFLX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's N/A market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.