The New York Times Company (NYT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
NYT Dividend Income Check
Safety
32.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
7 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.4% and trend is rising.
NYT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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NYT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (38 years of payments)
NYT Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The New York Times Company distributes 32.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 20.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
NYT has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 25.4% and 5-year CAGR of 23.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NYT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.9% dividend yield, 1.4% buyback yield, 2.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 84.6%, with dividends contributing 6.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $63,955 today.
NYT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026Latest | $0.2300 | — | 1.12% | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.2300 | ↑ +27.8% | 90.17% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | $0.1800 | — | 1.04% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Oct 8, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 1.21% | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 1.11% | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.1800 | ↑ +38.5% | 1.14% | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 1.02% | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | 90.43% | Oct 24, 2024 |
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NYT Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.64 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $0.67 | 34.0% | 4 | $2.09 | 32.1% | 3.12x | 1.4% |
| 2024 | $0.50 | 19.0% | 4 | $1.77 | 28.2% | 3.54x | 1.0% |
| 2023 | $0.42 | 23.5% | 4 | $1.40 | 30.0% | 3.33x | 0.9% |
| 2022 | $0.34 | 25.9% | 4 | $1.04 | 32.7% | 3.06x | 0.7% |
| 2021 | $0.27 | 17.4% | 4 | $1.31 | 20.6% | 4.85x | 0.5% |
| 2020 | $0.23 | 21.1% | 4 | $0.60 | 38.3% | 2.61x | 0.5% |
| 2019 | $0.19 | 18.8% | 4 | $0.84 | 22.6% | 4.42x | 0.4% |
| 2018 | $0.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.75 | 21.3% | 4.69x | 0.3% |
| 2017 | $0.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.03 | 533.3% | 0.19x | 0.3% |
Full Stock Analysis
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Intrinsic Valuation
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Historical Returns
41+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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Peer Comparison
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NYT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NYT stock.
How much dividend does NYT pay per share?
The New York Times Company (NYT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.67 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.9%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is NYT's next ex-dividend date?
NYT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NYT typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is NYT's dividend safe?
NYT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +32.1% and FCF payout ratio of +20.0%. The 7-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is NYT a Dividend Payer?
Yes, The New York Times Company is classified as a Dividend Payer with 7 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +23.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does NYT pay dividends?
The New York Times Company pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.67 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NYT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NYT five years ago would be worth approximately $18,460 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NYT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NYT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.