Trailing Dividend / Share
$18.97
Sony Group Corporation (SONY) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.5%
Payout Ratio
10.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
10.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.5% and trend is flat.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$18.97
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout10.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout6.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR2.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.5%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.3%
Total Shareholder Yield1.9%
1Y Total Return-7.5%
5Y Total Return9.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,91910Y ago$56,63420Y ago$26,008
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 (39 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Sony Group Corporation distributes 10.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 6.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SONY has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 2.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SONY returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.5% dividend yield, 1.3% buyback yield, 1.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.5% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 9.2%, with dividends contributing 2.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $56,634 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$0.84
Avg/Payment$0.0420
Latest Change+15.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025Latest | $0.0563 | ↑ +15.2% | 36.11% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.0488 | ↓ -24.5% | 44.71% | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.0647 | ↑ +12.7% | 63.23% | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.0574 | ↑ +5.5% | 64.59% | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.0544 | ↓ -2.5% | 66.54% | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.0558 | ↑ +8.1% | 60.13% | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.0516 | ↓ -3.4% | 80.71% | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Mar 29, 2022 | $0.0534 | ↑ +3.1% | 49.71% | Jun 10, 2022 |
Annual Dividend History
39 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.11 | -13.9% | 2 | $187.92 | 0.1% | 1788.57x | 0.5% |
| 2024 | $0.12 | 10.8% | 2 | $157.14 | 0.1% | 1286.99x | 0.6% |
| 2023 | $0.11 | 4.9% | 2 | $161.97 | 0.1% | 1469.86x | 0.6% |
| 2022 | $0.11 | -0.0% | 2 | $141.03 | 0.1% | 1343.14x | 0.5% |
| 2021 | $0.11 | 13.9% | 2 | $164.75 | 0.1% | 1568.76x | 0.5% |
| 2020 | $0.09 | 27.4% | 2 | $92.25 | 0.1% | 1000.44x | 0.5% |
| 2019 | $0.07 | 37.8% | 2 | $141.55 | 0.1% | 1954.98x | 0.4% |
| 2018 | $0.05 | 31.3% | 2 | $75.95 | 0.1% | 1445.81x | 0.3% |
| 2017 | $0.04 | 13.9% | 2 | $11.38 | 0.4% | 284.37x | 0.2% |
| 2016 | $0.04 | 117.2% | 2 | $23.50 | 0.1% | 668.62x | 0.2% |
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How much dividend does SONY pay per share?
Sony Group Corporation (SONY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $18.97 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SONY's next ex-dividend date?
SONY's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SONY typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SONY's dividend safe?
SONY's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +10.1% and FCF payout ratio of +6.8%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SONY a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Sony Group Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.6%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does SONY pay dividends?
Sony Group Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $18.97 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 38+ years from 1987 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in SONY grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SONY five years ago would be worth approximately $10,919 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SONY's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SONY's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.