NWS — News Corporation
Dividend Grades
vs Communication Services sector| Metric | NWS | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.74% | 3.22% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 0.00% | 3.14% |
| Payout Ratio | 9.9% | 36.4% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 12 | 11 |
| 1Y Total Return | -10.2% | 7.4% |
Grades compare this stock to Communication Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
0.00%
3-Year Growth
0.00%
5-Year Growth
0.00%
10-Year Growth
7.18%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Mar 11, 2026
Last Payment
Apr 8, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 10, 2025 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 12, 2025 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 11, 2024 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 12, 2024 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 12, 2023 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 13, 2022 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 15, 2022 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 16, 2021 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 15, 2020 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 10, 2020 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 10, 2019 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 12, 2019 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 11, 2018 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 13, 2018 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 12, 2017 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 13, 2017 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 12, 2016 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
9.9%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
17.4%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $0.20 | -$1.00M |
| Q2 2026 | $0.34 | $131.00M |
| Q1 2025 | $0.21 | -$31.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.38 | N/A |
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does News Corporation pay a dividend?
Yes, News Corporation (NWS) pays a semi-annual dividend with a yield of 0.74%.
What is NWS's dividend yield?
NWS's current dividend yield is 0.74%. The annual dividend is $0.20.
When is NWS's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for NWS has not been announced yet.
How many years has News Corporation increased its dividend?
News Corporation has increased its dividend for 0 consecutive years.
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.