Ziff Davis, Inc. Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

For Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 1.12% and a payout ratio of 19.90%. 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)201920182017201620152014201320122011
Dividends per share (FY)$0.79$1.46$1.32$1.18$1.05$0.95$0.84$0.95$0.35
Dividend yield (FY) %1.12%2.82%2.37%1.94%1.73%2.07%2.28%3.33%1.71%
Payout ratio (FY) %19.90%63.47%52.69%43.19%44.02%41.71%41.98%33.12%16.71%

Dividend Payout History

32 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2019-06-04May 17, 192019-05-20$0.40
2019-03-12February 22, 192019-02-25$0.39
2018-12-05November 16, 182018-11-19$0.38
2018-09-04August 17, 182018-08-20$0.37
2018-06-01May 17, 182018-05-18$0.36
2018-03-09February 21, 182018-02-22$0.35
2017-12-05November 16, 172017-11-17$0.34
2017-09-01August 10, 172017-08-14$0.33
2017-06-02May 17, 172017-05-19$0.33
2017-03-09February 17, 172017-02-22$0.32
2016-12-05November 16, 162016-11-18$0.31
2016-09-01August 15, 162016-08-17$0.30
2016-06-02May 16, 162016-05-18$0.29
2016-03-10February 19, 162016-02-23$0.28
2015-12-03November 13, 152015-11-17$0.27
2015-09-01August 13, 152015-08-17$0.27
2015-06-03May 15, 152015-05-19$0.26
2015-03-09February 19, 152015-02-23$0.25
2014-12-04November 13, 142014-11-17$0.25
2014-09-02August 14, 142014-08-18$0.24
2014-06-03May 15, 142014-05-19$0.23
2014-03-10February 20, 142014-02-24$0.23
2013-12-04November 14, 132013-11-18$0.22
2013-09-03August 15, 132013-08-19$0.21
2013-06-04May 16, 132013-05-20$0.21
2013-03-04February 21, 132013-02-25$0.20
2012-11-26November 07, 122012-11-12$0.39
2012-08-29August 09, 122012-08-13$0.19
2012-05-30May 14, 122012-05-16$0.19
2012-03-12February 23, 122012-02-27$0.18
2011-11-28November 09, 112011-11-14$0.18
2011-09-19August 31, 112011-09-02$0.17

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ziff Davis, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Ziff Davis, Inc. 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 Ziff Davis, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Ziff Davis, Inc., 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 Ziff Davis, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Ziff Davis, Inc.'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 Ziff Davis, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Ziff Davis, Inc.'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 Ziff Davis, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Ziff Davis, Inc. 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.