WMG — Warner Music Group Corp.
Dividend Grades
vs Communication Services sector| Metric | WMG | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.84% | 2.94% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 25.26% | 4.19% |
| Payout Ratio | 130.8% | 37.2% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 7 | 11 |
| 1Y Total Return | -18.0% | -0.7% |
Grades compare this stock to Communication Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
5.71%
3-Year Growth
6.08%
5-Year Growth
25.26%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Aug 20, 2026
Last Payment
Sep 1, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | $0.2000 | +5.26% |
| May 26, 2026 | $0.1900 | 0.00% |
| Feb 18, 2026 | $0.1900 | 0.00% |
| Nov 19, 2025 | $0.1900 | 0.00% |
| Aug 20, 2025 | $0.1900 | +5.56% |
| May 27, 2025 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Nov 19, 2024 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Aug 27, 2024 | $0.1800 | +5.88% |
| May 22, 2024 | $0.1700 | 0.00% |
| Feb 21, 2024 | $0.1700 | 0.00% |
| Nov 20, 2023 | $0.1700 | 0.00% |
| Aug 23, 2023 | $0.1700 | +6.25% |
| May 22, 2023 | $0.1600 | 0.00% |
| Feb 17, 2023 | $0.1600 | 0.00% |
| Nov 21, 2022 | $0.1600 | 0.00% |
| Aug 23, 2022 | $0.1600 | +6.67% |
| May 20, 2022 | $0.1500 | 0.00% |
| Feb 17, 2022 | $0.1500 | 0.00% |
| Nov 22, 2021 | $0.1500 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
130.8%
HighFCF Payout Ratio
72.1%
ModerateFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $0.34 | $390.00M |
| Q1 2025 | $0.45 | $296.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.07 | -$46.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $-0.03 | $7.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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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 October 2, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.