DIS Dividend History & Yield
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Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 9, 2027 (in 123 days) | Jan 23, 2027 | $0.75 | $75.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 21, 2027 (in 316 days) | Aug 4, 2027 | $0.75 | $75.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DIS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.50 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much DIS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 800 | $84,048 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,000 | $420,240 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,000 | $840,480 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.43%. $10,000 in DIS would currently pay about $143 a year ($12 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DIS dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.75 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | — | $0.75 | +50.0% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | — | $0.50 | +11.1% |
| Jul 8, 2024 | — | $0.45 | +50.0% |
| Dec 8, 2023 | — | $0.30 | -65.9% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.88 | +0.0% |
| Jul 5, 2019 | — | $0.88 | +0.0% |
| Dec 7, 2018 | — | $0.88 | +4.8% |
| Jul 6, 2018 | — | $0.84 | +0.0% |
| Dec 8, 2017 | — | $0.84 | +7.7% |
| Jul 6, 2017 | — | $0.78 | +0.0% |
| Dec 8, 2016 | — | $0.78 | +9.9% |
| Jul 7, 2016 | — | $0.71 | +0.0% |
| Dec 10, 2015 | — | $0.71 | +7.6% |
| Jul 1, 2015 | — | $0.66 | -42.6% |
| Dec 11, 2014 | — | $1.15 | +33.7% |
| Dec 12, 2013 | — | $0.86 | +14.7% |
| Dec 6, 2012 | — | $0.75 | +25.0% |
| Dec 14, 2011 | — | $0.60 | +50.0% |
| Dec 9, 2010 | — | $0.40 | +14.3% |
| Dec 10, 2009 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2008 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Dec 5, 2007 | — | $0.35 | +14.4% |
Payout risk check
DIS scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company operates as an entertainment company in Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in three segments: Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences. The company produces and distributes film and television content under the ABC Television Network, Disney, Freeform, FX, Fox, National Geographic, and Star brand television channels, as well as ABC television stations and A+E television networks; and produces original content under the Disney Branded Television, FX Productions, Lucasfilm, Marvel, National Geographic Studios, Pixar, Searchlight Pictures, Twentieth Century Studios, 20th Television, and Walt Disney Pictures banners.
Sector: Communication Services. Industry: Entertainment. First dividend on our records: Mar 13, 1962. 130 payments tracked.
DIS dividend FAQ
When is DIS's next ex-dividend date?
DIS's next ex-dividend date is Jan 9, 2027 (in 123 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.75 per share, expected on Jan 23, 2027.
How often does DIS pay dividends?
DIS pays dividends twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.75 per share with an ex-date of Jun 30, 2026.
What is DIS's dividend yield?
DIS's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.43%, based on $1.50 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $105.06. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.50 per share, is 1.43%.
How much does DIS pay per share?
DIS pays about $0.75 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $1.50 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $150.00 a year.
Has DIS grown or cut its dividend?
DIS has raised its annual dividend for 2 consecutive years. Over the last year the regular payout changed +50.0%. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of DIS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.43%, you would need about 800 shares of DIS (roughly $84,048 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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