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Data last updated: Sep 01, 2026
Snapshot (as of Sep 01, 2026): The Walt Disney Company (DIS) pays a $1.50 annual dividend ($0.38 quarterly), yielding 1.40% at $107.32/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-30. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 1.40%
Annual Dividend: $1.50 per share
Payout Ratio: 26.0%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-30
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Communication Services
Years of Dividend History: 42
The Walt Disney Company dividend reflects a global entertainment business built on theme parks, streaming platforms like Disney+ and ESPN+, and film studios including Marvel and Pixar. DIS currently pays a $1.50 per share annual dividend, distributed quarterly, with the next ex-dividend date on June 30, 2026. The current yield sits at 1.43%. With a beta of 1.395, DIS stock carries above-average market sensitivity, making it a better fit for growth-oriented dividend investors than those seeking low-volatility income.
The Walt Disney Company pays out 26.0% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as conservative (below 40%). That low payout leaves substantial room to sustain or grow the dividend even if earnings face pressure, and The Walt Disney Company dividend safety is further supported by the breadth of its revenue streams across theme parks, consumer products, and subscription platforms including Disney+ and Hulu. The most significant data-supported risk is the company's beta of 1.395, meaning DIS stock moves more sharply than the broader market, which can amplify earnings volatility during downturns.
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 window (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the rate calculation). The largest single-year jump was 50.0% in 2011, though the history also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, and the current consecutive-increase streak stands at just 2 years.
| 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 prioritize earnings retention and long-term brand strength over immediate income. The yield is low (below 2%), and at 1.43% it sits well above the 5-year average of 0.79%, so the current payout is historically elevated for this stock. The 26.0% payout ratio means the dividend consumes a small share of earnings, leaving room for future increases. The trade-off is clear: income is modest in dollar terms, and the 2-year consecutive-increase streak offers little assurance of uninterrupted growth. What DIS offers is a conservatively structured dividend backed by one of the world's most recognized entertainment portfolios.
| 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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