Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (SIRI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
3-Second Income Check
Safety
45.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.8% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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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
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. distributes 45.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 29.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SIRI has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -31.8% and 5-year CAGR of 14.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SIRI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.7% dividend yield, 1.8% buyback yield, 6.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -51.4%, with dividends contributing 12.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $8,450 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026Latest | $0.2700 | — | 4.93% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 4.88% | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 5.04% | Aug 27, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 4.99% | May 28, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 4.21% | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | $0.2700 | ↑ +1.5% | 4.05% | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.2660 | — | 3.39% | Aug 26, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 | $0.2660 | — | 3.40% | May 29, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Music and Audio Platforms
Annual Dividend History
33 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.27 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $1.08 | 1.1% | 4 | $2.25 | 48.0% | 2.08x | 1.8% |
| 2024 | $1.07 | 7.7% | 4 | $-4.93 | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2023 | $0.99 | -70.8% | 4 | $3.24 | 30.6% | 3.27x | 1.6% |
| 2022 | $3.40 | 416.2% | 4 | $3.10 | 109.7% | 0.91x | 5.5% |
| 2021 | $0.66 | 20.7% | 4 | $3.20 | 20.6% | 4.86x | 1.1% |
| 2020 | $0.55 | 10.0% | 4 | $0.30 | 181.9% | 0.55x | 0.9% |
| 2019 | $0.50 | 10.0% | 4 | $2.00 | 24.8% | 4.03x | 0.8% |
| 2018 | $0.45 | 10.0% | 4 | $2.60 | 17.3% | 5.76x | 0.7% |
| 2017 | $0.41 | 310.0% | 4 | $1.40 | 29.3% | 3.41x | 0.7% |
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How much dividend does SIRI pay per share?
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (SIRI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.02 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is SIRI's next ex-dividend date?
SIRI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SIRI typically pays dividends Annual.
Is SIRI's dividend safe?
SIRI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +45.3% and FCF payout ratio of +29.3%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has SIRI increased its dividend?
SIRI has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +14.6%.
How often does SIRI pay dividends?
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.02 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SIRI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SIRI five years ago would be worth approximately $4,864 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SIRI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SIRI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.