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Data last updated: Sep 01, 2026
Snapshot (as of Sep 01, 2026): Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) pays a $1.32 annual dividend ($0.33 quarterly), yielding 4.98% at $26.48/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-10-07. 6 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 4.98%
Annual Dividend: $1.32 per share
Payout Ratio: 43.4%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-10-07
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Communication Services
Years of Dividend History: 32
Comcast Corporation dividend income comes from one of the largest media and technology companies in the world, spanning Xfinity cable services, NBCUniversal, Peacock, and Universal Studios theme parks. The current yield sits at 4.92%, paid quarterly at $1.32 per share on a trailing basis. The next ex-dividend date is October 7, 2026, with the last payment of $0.33 per share. With a beta of 0.647, CMCSA stock moves meaningfully less than the broader market, which suits income investors who prioritize lower volatility over aggressive growth.
Comcast Corporation pays out 43.4% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as moderate (40–60%). That level leaves a meaningful buffer, and the underlying business spans subscription-based services across Xfinity internet and video, Sky's direct-to-consumer offerings, and recurring revenue from NBCUniversal's media platforms. Comcast Corporation dividend safety faces its most visible pressure from the ongoing shift in linear television viewership, which affects both the Cable Communications and Media segments. No data in the available record shows a dividend cut, but the media landscape is changing faster than most sectors.
Comcast Corporation dividend history shows a CAGR of 18.1% per year from 1998 to 2025. The per-share payment grew from $0.0136 to $1.2184 over that span (with 2026 partial year data showing $1.32 annualized, not used in the CAGR calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 820.6% in 2009, which reflects a base-effect jump rather than a sustained acceleration in growth pace.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | +7.0% | $0.99 (2022) | $1.22 (2025) |
| 5-Year | +7.6% | $0.84 (2020) | $1.22 (2025) |
| 10-Year | +10.3% | $0.46 (2015) | $1.22 (2025) |
CMCSA stock fits dividend investors who want a high yield from a large, diversified media and technology business. At 4.92%, the current yield is classified as high (above 4%) and sits above the 5-year average of 4.25%, meaning today's entry point delivers more income than the historical norm. The 43.4% payout ratio keeps the dividend grounded without stretching the balance sheet. What an investor gets here is a meaningful income stream backed by subscription-heavy businesses like Xfinity and Sky. The trade-off is that the six-year streak of consecutive increases is relatively short, and the media segment faces structural headwinds that could complicate future growth.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | $0.3300 |
| 2026-07-01 | $0.3300 |
| 2026-04-01 | $0.3300 |
| 2026-01-14 | $0.3300 |
| 2025-10-01 | $0.3093 |
| 2025-07-02 | $0.3093 |
| 2025-04-02 | $0.3093 |
| 2025-01-08 | $0.2905 |
| 2024-10-02 | $0.2905 |
| 2024-07-03 | $0.2905 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.3200 |
| 2025 | $1.2184 |
| 2024 | $1.1433 |
| 2023 | $1.0684 |
| 2022 | $0.9933 |
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