News Corporation Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

For News Corporation (NWS), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 1.10% and a payout ratio of 39.87%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

9 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017
Dividends per share (FY)$0.31$0.30$0.31$0.28$0.27$0.26$0.20$0.19$0.18
Dividend yield (FY) %1.10%1.10%1.55%1.89%1.07%2.27%1.99%1.75%1.91%
Payout ratio (FY) %39.87%64.66%116.78%28.09%49.39%-12.45%103.87%-10.44%-20.60%

Dividend Payout History

18 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-10-08September 09, 252025-09-10$0.15
2025-04-09March 11, 252025-03-12$0.16
2024-10-09September 10, 242024-09-11$0.15
2024-04-10March 12, 242024-03-13$0.15
2023-10-11September 12, 232023-09-13$0.16
2023-04-12March 14, 232023-03-15$0.15
2022-10-12September 13, 222022-09-14$0.15
2022-04-13March 15, 222022-03-16$0.13
2021-10-13September 14, 212021-09-15$0.14
2021-04-14March 16, 212021-03-17$0.13
2020-10-14September 15, 202020-09-16$0.10
2020-04-15March 10, 202020-03-11$0.16
2019-10-16September 10, 192019-09-11$0.10
2019-04-17March 12, 192019-03-13$0.10
2018-10-17September 11, 182018-09-12$0.10
2018-04-18March 13, 182018-03-14$0.09
2017-10-18September 12, 172017-09-13$0.09
2017-04-19March 14, 172017-03-15$0.09

Frequently Asked Questions

What is News Corporation's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much News Corporation returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has News Corporation's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for News Corporation, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is News Corporation a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing News Corporation's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can News Corporation maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing News Corporation's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider News Corporation dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include News Corporation dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.