Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.30
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.8%
Payout Ratio
3.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
TKO Dividend Income Check
Safety
3.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.9% and trend is rising.
TKO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.8%
Trailing DPS$3.30
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout3.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout36.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR68.6%
5Y CAGR36.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.4%
Total Shareholder Yield4.1%
1Y Total Return12.1%
5Y Total Return256.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$35,64010Y ago$116,03520Y ago$115,807
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.
TKO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
TKO Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. distributes 3.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 36.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
TKO has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 68.6% and 5-year CAGR of 36.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TKO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.8% dividend yield, 2.4% buyback yield, 4.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 256.4%, with dividends contributing 14.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $116,035 today.
TKO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$8.62
Avg/Payment$0.4310
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026Latest | $0.7800 | — | 1.35% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.7800 | ↑ +2.6% | 1.11% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.7600 | ↑ +100.0% | 74.33% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.3800 | — | 46.60% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.3800 | ↓ -90.2% | 27.22% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | $3.8600 | ↑ +3116.7% | 4.91% | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.1200 | — | 47.07% | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.1200 | — | 58.71% | Mar 27, 2023 |
TKO Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.8%
#2 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
3.3% payout
Streak
1Y
36.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.1%
#3 of 4
MSGS
FOX
CMCSATKO Annual Dividend History (2003–2026)
24 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.78 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2025 | $2.30 | — | 4 | $2.26 | 101.8% | 0.98x | 4.9% |
| 2024 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.05 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $4.10 | 754.2% | 3 | $-0.43 | — | — | 8.7% |
| 2022 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.66 | 10.3% | 9.71x | 1.0% |
| 2021 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.09 | 23.0% | 4.35x | 1.0% |
| 2020 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.13 | 22.5% | 4.44x | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.85 | 56.5% | 1.77x | 1.0% |
| 2018 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.12 | 42.9% | 2.33x | 1.0% |
| 2017 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.42 | 114.3% | 0.88x | 1.0% |
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Start ComparisonTKO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TKO stock.
How much dividend does TKO pay per share?
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.30 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is TKO's next ex-dividend date?
TKO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TKO typically pays dividends Annual.
Is TKO's dividend safe?
TKO's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +3.3% and FCF payout ratio of +36.3%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has TKO increased its dividend?
TKO has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +36.8%.
How often does TKO pay dividends?
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.30 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 23+ years from 2003 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TKO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TKO five years ago would be worth approximately $35,640 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TKO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TKO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.