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Data last updated: Oct 16, 2026
Snapshot (as of Oct 16, 2026): The Walt Disney Company (DIS) pays a $1.50 annual dividend, yielding 1.38% at $110.68/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-30. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 1.38%
Annual Dividend: $1.50 per share
Payout Ratio: 30.9%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-30
Dividend Frequency: semi-annually
Sector: Communication Services
Years of Dividend History: 42
The Walt Disney Company dividend reflects a business built on theme parks, streaming through Disney+ and Hulu, and content from Marvel and Pixar. DIS currently yields 1.39%, paying $1.50 per share on a trailing annual basis. The company pays semi-annually, with the next ex-dividend date on June 30, 2026. At a beta of 1.417, DIS stock carries above-average price volatility, making it a better fit for investors prioritizing long-term growth over near-term income.
The Walt Disney Company pays out 30.9% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as conservative (below 40%). That low payout leaves substantial room to maintain the dividend even if earnings come under pressure, and the company's diversified revenue across theme parks, streaming, and licensed IP provides multiple income streams supporting that level. The Walt Disney Company dividend safety faces its clearest test from the capital-intensive nature of operating global resorts and expanding direct-to-consumer platforms, both of which compete for the same earnings that fund the payout.
The Walt Disney Company dividend history shows a CAGR of 7.3% per year from 2007 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.35 to $1.25 over that period (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the growth calculation). 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 want exposure to a major entertainment franchise and can accept a low current yield in exchange for earnings-backed payout growth. The yield of 1.39% is low (below 2%), and it sits above the 5-year average of 1.25%, so the current entry point offers slightly more income than the historical norm. The 30.9% payout ratio means the dividend is not stretched, but the consecutive increase streak stands at just 2 years, reflecting the disruption visible in the dividend history. What an investor gets here is a conservatively funded payout from a globally recognized business. What they give up is meaningful current income.
| 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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