Trailing Dividend / Share
$23.96
Sony Group Corporation (SONY) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
10 years
SONY Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
10 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.8% and trend is rising.
SONY Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$23.96
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout9.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak10 years
3Y CAGR12.8%
5Y CAGR10.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.9%
Total Shareholder Yield3.6%
1Y Total Return-20.8%
5Y Total Return10.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,05410Y ago$37,28920Y ago$26,206
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.
SONY Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
SONY Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Sony Group Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 9.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SONY has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 12.8% and 5-year CAGR of 10.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SONY returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.7% dividend yield, 2.9% buyback yield, 3.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 10.5%, with dividends contributing 3.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $37,289 today.
SONY Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$0.94
Avg/Payment$0.0472
Latest Change-2.8%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026Latest | $0.0781 | ↓ -2.8% | 79.53% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.0803 | ↑ +14.7% | 51.68% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.0700 | ↑ +8.3% | 53.65% | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.0647 | ↑ +13.2% | 63.23% | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.0571 | ↑ +5.5% | 64.30% | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.0542 | ↓ -2.9% | 67.16% | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.0558 | ↑ +8.5% | 60.13% | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.0514 | ↓ -3.5% | 80.51% | Dec 8, 2022 |
SONY Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.7%
#2 of 5
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
10Y
10.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.6%
#1 of 5
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NVDASONY Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.08 | — | 1 | $-57.52 | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $0.15 | 23.4% | 2 | $187.92 | 0.1% | 1249.64x | 0.8% |
| 2024 | $0.12 | 10.8% | 2 | $157.14 | 0.1% | 1289.67x | 0.6% |
| 2023 | $0.11 | 5.0% | 2 | $161.97 | 0.1% | 1473.10x | 0.5% |
| 2022 | $0.10 | -0.3% | 2 | $141.03 | 0.1% | 1346.43x | 0.5% |
| 2021 | $0.11 | 14.0% | 2 | $164.75 | 0.1% | 1568.76x | 0.5% |
| 2020 | $0.09 | 27.3% | 2 | $92.25 | 0.1% | 1001.80x | 0.5% |
| 2019 | $0.07 | 37.7% | 2 | $141.55 | 0.1% | 1957.54x | 0.4% |
| 2018 | $0.05 | 31.5% | 2 | $75.95 | 0.1% | 1445.81x | 0.3% |
| 2017 | $0.04 | -24.1% | 2 | $11.38 | 0.4% | 284.78x | 0.2% |
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SONY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SONY stock.
How much dividend does SONY pay per share?
Sony Group Corporation (SONY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $23.96 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made 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 Annual.
Is SONY's dividend safe?
SONY's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +9.3%. The 10-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SONY a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Sony Group Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 10 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SONY pay dividends?
Sony Group Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $23.96 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
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 $11,054 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 +0.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.