UMGNF Dividend Yield 2026: Universal Music Group N.V.

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Data last updated: Oct 22, 2026

Snapshot (as of Oct 22, 2026): Universal Music Group N.V. (UMGNF) pays a $0.28 annual dividend, yielding 3.35% at $17.71/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-10-05. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 3.35%

Annual Dividend: $0.28 per share

Payout Ratio: 288.9% (based on depressed trailing earnings — see safety analysis below)

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-10-05

Sector: Communication Services

Years of Dividend History: 6

About Universal Music Group N.V. Dividend

Universal Music Group N.V. dividend sits at 3.53%, backed by a catalog of roughly 3 million recordings and 4 million owned or managed musical works. Trailing annual payments total $0.52 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for October 5, 2026. UMGNF operates across Recorded Music, Music Publishing, and Merchandising, supporting approximately 250 artists and brands across about 50 labels. A beta of 0.777 points to below-market price swings, which appeals to income-focused investors who prioritize lower volatility.

Dividend Safety

Universal Music Group N.V. pays out 312.4% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as high (above 75%). That figure sits well above typical thresholds, and the company's revenue streams span recorded music, publishing royalties, and merchandising across a library of millions of works, which provides broad diversification across income sources. Universal Music Group N.V. dividend safety is the central concern here: a payout ratio this elevated means earnings would need to expand substantially, or the dividend faces pressure if any segment underperforms.

Universal Music Group N.V. (UMGNF) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Universal Music Group N.V. dividend history shows a CAGR of 10.2% per year from 2022 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.4452 to $0.5961 over that window (2026 data is partial and excluded from the CAGR calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 2.9% in 2024, a notable step down from the 22.2% jump recorded in 2023.

Universal Music Group N.V. Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+10.2%	$0.45 (2022)	$0.60 (2025)

Is Universal Music Group N.V. a Good Dividend Stock?

UMGNF fits dividend investors who want exposure to the global music industry with a moderate (2–4%) yield and a growth rate that has outpaced inflation over recent years. At 3.53%, the current yield runs above the 5-year average of 2.87%, which means income buyers are getting more yield than the historical norm. The trade-off is a payout ratio of 312.4%, which is the defining tension in this stock: the dividend has grown at 10.2% annually, but that growth rests on a payout structure that leaves little room for earnings shortfalls. Universal Music Group N.V. suits investors who value the breadth of its content library and accept elevated payout risk in exchange for above-average yield and recent dividend growth.

Recent Universal Music Group N.V. Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-10-05	$0.2700
2026-05-21	$0.3245
2025-10-07	$0.2802
2025-05-22	$0.3159
2024-10-03	$0.2660
2024-05-20	$0.2940
2023-10-04	$0.2510
2023-05-15	$0.2930
2022-10-05	$0.2368
2022-05-16	$0.2084

Universal Music Group N.V. Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.5945
2025	$0.5961
2024	$0.5600
2023	$0.5440
2022	$0.4452

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does UMGNF pay dividends?

Yes, Universal Music Group N.V. (UMGNF) pays a $0.28 annual dividend per share, yielding 3.35%.

How much does UMGNF pay per month?

Universal Music Group N.V. (UMGNF) pays about $0.02 per share per month at the current annual dividend rate of $0.28.

What is UMGNF's dividend yield?

Universal Music Group N.V. (UMGNF) currently yields 3.35% based on the annual dividend rate and today's share price.

Has Universal Music Group N.V. ever cut its dividend?

No dividend cut appears in the available history window, which runs from 2022 to 2025. Annual payments rose each year in that period, from $0.4452 in 2022 to $0.5961 in 2025.

How fast has Universal Music Group N.V. grown its dividend?

Universal Music Group N.V. has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2% per year from 2022 to 2025. Annual increases ranged from 2.9% in 2024 to 22.2% in 2023.

Is Universal Music Group N.V. dividend safe?

The payout ratio of 312.4% is the primary concern for Universal Music Group N.V. dividend safety. That level means dividends far exceed reported earnings, which creates vulnerability if revenue across its Recorded Music, Publishing, or Merchandising segments declines.

Is Universal Music Group N.V. a good dividend stock for income investors?

UMGNF offers a 3.53% yield with a 10.2% dividend CAGR over three years, which are attractive characteristics for income investors. The offsetting factor is a 312.4% payout ratio, which is high by any standard and limits confidence in long-term sustainability.

What type of investor is Universal Music Group N.V. best suited for?

Universal Music Group N.V. fits dividend investors who want moderate yield and above-average dividend growth, and who accept elevated payout risk. Its beta of 0.777 also suits those who prefer below-market price volatility.

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