Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.32
News Corporation (NWS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2015 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Payout Ratio
39.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
NWS Dividend Income Check
Safety
39.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.1% and trend is flat.
NWS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.1%
Trailing DPS$0.32
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout39.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout31.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.1%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.1%
1Y Total Return-10.4%
5Y Total Return24.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,49010Y ago$26,12620Y ago$19,929
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.
NWS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
NWS Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
News Corporation distributes 39.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 31.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
NWS does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NWS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.1% dividend yield, 1.0% buyback yield, 2.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.1% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 24.9%, with dividends contributing 4.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $26,126 today.
NWS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.00
Avg/Payment$0.1000
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026Latest | $0.1000 | — | 72.91% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | $0.1000 | — | 63.37% | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | $0.1000 | — | 65.13% | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | $0.1000 | — | 73.94% | Oct 9, 2024 |
| Mar 12, 2024 | $0.1000 | — | 73.34% | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Sep 12, 2023 | $0.1000 | — | 93.20% | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.1000 | — | 1.24% | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Sep 13, 2022 | $0.1000 | — | 1.17% | Oct 12, 2022 |
NWS Dividend vs Peers
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#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.1%
#3 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
39.9% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.1%
#5 of 5
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NWSA
FOXA
DISNWS Annual Dividend History (2011–2026)
16 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.10 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 2 | $0.81 | 24.7% | 4.05x | 1.1% |
| 2024 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 2 | $0.47 | 42.6% | 2.35x | 1.1% |
| 2023 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 2 | $0.26 | 76.9% | 1.30x | 1.1% |
| 2022 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 2 | $1.05 | 19.0% | 5.25x | 1.1% |
| 2021 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 2 | $0.56 | 35.7% | 2.80x | 1.1% |
| 2020 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 2 | $-2.63 | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2019 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 2 | $0.39 | 51.3% | 1.95x | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 2 | $-2.60 | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2017 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 2 | $-1.27 | — | — | 1.1% |
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NWS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NWS stock.
How much dividend does NWS pay per share?
News Corporation (NWS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.32 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.1%. Payments are made Annual.
When is NWS's next ex-dividend date?
NWS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NWS typically pays dividends Annual.
Is NWS's dividend safe?
NWS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +39.9% and FCF payout ratio of +31.7%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has NWS increased its dividend?
NWS has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does NWS pay dividends?
News Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.32 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 11+ years from 2015 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NWS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NWS five years ago would be worth approximately $12,490 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NWS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NWS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.