Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.32
News Corporation (NWSA) Dividend History
Income profile from 2015 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.4%
Payout Ratio
15.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
15.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.1% and trend is flat.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.4%
Trailing DPS$0.32
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M3
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout15.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout28.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.1%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.4%
Total Shareholder Yield4.8%
1Y Total Return-15.3%
5Y Total Return4.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,48210Y ago$23,42520Y ago$16,253
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
News Corporation distributes 15.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 28.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
NWSA has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, 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: 1.4% dividend yield, 3.4% buyback yield, 4.8% 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 4.8%, 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 $23,425 today.
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 | — | 84.57% | 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 |
| Sep 13, 2022 | $0.1000 | — | 1.19% | Oct 12, 2022 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Film and TV Production and Networks
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.4%
#1 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
15.7% payout
Streak
1Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.8%
#1 of 4
Annual Dividend History
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 | $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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How much dividend does NWSA pay per share?
News Corporation (NWSA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.32 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.4%. Payments are made 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 Annual.
Is NWSA's dividend safe?
NWSA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +15.7% and FCF payout ratio of +28.4%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has NWSA increased its dividend?
NWSA has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does NWSA 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 NWSA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NWSA five years ago would be worth approximately $10,482 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 +1.4% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.