Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.37
News Corporation (NWSA) Dividend History
Income profile from 2015 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.3%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
NWSA Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.1% and trend is flat.
NWSA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.3%
Trailing DPS$0.37
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout19.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.1%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.3%
1Y Total Return1.2%
5Y Total Return26.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,66110Y ago$21,26820Y ago$19,614
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.
NWSA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
NWSA Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
News Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 19.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
NWSA 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, NWSA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.3% dividend yield, 1.3% 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 26.6%, with dividends contributing 4.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,268 today.
NWSA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.00
Avg/Payment$0.1000
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026Latest | $0.1000 | — | 67.54% | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | $0.1000 | — | 82.51% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | $0.1000 | — | 69.52% | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | $0.1000 | — | 74.71% | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | $0.1000 | — | 77.07% | Oct 9, 2024 |
| Mar 12, 2024 | $0.1000 | — | 75.96% | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Sep 12, 2023 | $0.1000 | — | 96.06% | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.1000 | — | 1.26% | Apr 12, 2023 |
NWSA Dividend vs Peers
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Div Yield
1.3%
#1 of 4
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.3%
#4 of 4
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DISNWSA Annual Dividend History (2011–2026)
16 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.20 | — | 2 | $1.03 | 19.4% | 5.15x | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 2 | $2.07 | 9.7% | 10.35x | 1.1% |
| 2024 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 2 | $0.46 | 43.5% | 2.30x | 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 | $-2.16 | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2019 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 2 | $0.26 | 76.9% | 1.30x | 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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NWSA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NWSA stock.
How much dividend does NWSA pay per share?
News Corporation (NWSA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.37 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is NWSA's next ex-dividend date?
NWSA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NWSA typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is NWSA's dividend safe?
NWSA's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +19.1%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has NWSA increased its dividend?
NWSA has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does NWSA pay dividends?
News Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.37 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 11+ years from 2015 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NWSA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NWSA five years ago would be worth approximately $12,661 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NWSA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NWSA'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 +1.3% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.