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Data last updated: Jul 06, 2026
Snapshot (as of Jul 06, 2026): The Walt Disney Company (DIS) pays a $1.50 annual dividend ($0.38 quarterly), yielding 1.51% at $99.46/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-30. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 1.51%
Annual Dividend: $1.50 per share
Payout Ratio: 19.9%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-30
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Communication Services
Years of Dividend History: 42
The Walt Disney Company dividend currently yields 1.51%, backed by a global entertainment business spanning theme parks, streaming platforms like Disney+ and ESPN+, and film studios including Marvel and Pixar. DIS pays dividends quarterly, with a trailing annual rate of $1.50 per share and the next ex-dividend date set for June 30, 2026. With a beta of 1.398, this is not a low-volatility income holding. The stock suits dividend investors who prioritize earnings reinvestment and brand-driven growth over a high current yield.
The Walt Disney Company pays out 19.9% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as conservative (below 40%). That low payout leaves substantial room to maintain or grow the dividend even if earnings come under pressure, and the company's diversified revenue base across theme parks, consumer products, and multiple streaming services supports the current payment level. The Walt Disney Company dividend safety faces its most direct test from the capital-intensive nature of the Parks, Experiences and Products segment, where resort operations and cruise lines require ongoing investment that competes with dividend capacity.
The Walt Disney Company dividend history shows a CAGR of 7.3% per year from 2007 to 2025. The per-share annual dividend grew from $0.35 in 2009 to $1.25 in 2025 (with 2026 a partial year, The Walt Disney Company dividend 2026 data is incomplete). The largest annual increase in the window was 50.0% in 2011, though the history also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, reflecting that growth has not been uninterrupted.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | -10.8% | $1.76 (2019) | $1.25 (2025) |
| 5-Year | -5.1% | $1.62 (2017) | $1.25 (2025) |
| 10-Year | +5.2% | $0.75 (2012) | $1.25 (2025) |
DIS fits dividend investors who accept a low current yield in exchange for a conservatively managed payout from one of the world's most recognized entertainment franchises. The yield of 1.51% is classified as low (below 2%), and it sits well above the 5-year average yield of 0.84%, which reflects the dividend's partial recovery after the COVID-era suspension. Two consecutive years of increases and a 19.9% payout ratio show the dividend is being rebuilt carefully. The trade-off is clear: income today is modest, but the payout has significant room to grow from current earnings.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | $0.7500 |
| 2025-12-15 | $0.7500 |
| 2025-06-24 | $0.5000 |
| 2024-12-16 | $0.5000 |
| 2024-07-08 | $0.4500 |
| 2023-12-08 | $0.3000 |
| 2019-12-13 | $0.8800 |
| 2019-07-05 | $0.8800 |
| 2018-12-07 | $0.8800 |
| 2018-07-06 | $0.8400 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.7500 |
| 2025 | $1.2500 |
| 2024 | $0.9500 |
| 2023 | $0.3000 |
| 2019 | $1.7600 |
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