Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.67
The New York Times Company (NYT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
32.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
7 years
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
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$0.67
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout32.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout20.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak7 years
3Y CAGR25.4%
5Y CAGR23.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.3%
Total Shareholder Yield2.1%
1Y Total Return53.8%
5Y Total Return83.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,32210Y ago$67,59920Y ago$33,541
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.
NYT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (38 years of payments)
NYT Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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: 8/9 — 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: 0.8% dividend yield, 1.3% buyback yield, 2.1% 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 83.2%, with dividends contributing 5.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $67,599 today.
NYT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.48
Avg/Payment$0.1240
Latest Change+27.8%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | 92.47% | Jul 25, 2024 |
NYT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#4 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
32.1% payout
Streak
7Y
23.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.1%
#3 of 4
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FOXANYT Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.41 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 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% |
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Start ComparisonNYT — 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 +0.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
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 Semi-Annual.
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 Semi-Annual. 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 $18,322 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 +0.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.