WMG Dividend History & Yield
Warner Music Group Corp. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 71 days) | Nov 30, 2026 | $0.20 | $20.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 (in 162 days) | Mar 1, 2027 | $0.20 | $20.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 (in 253 days) | May 31, 2027 | $0.20 | $20.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 19, 2027 (in 344 days) | Aug 30, 2027 | $0.20 | $20.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from WMG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.80 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 25 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much WMG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,500 | $43,170 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,500 | $215,850 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 15,000 | $431,700 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.78%. $10,000 in WMG would currently pay about $278 a year ($23 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
WMG dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | $0.20 | +5.3% |
| May 26, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Dec 2, 2025 | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Sep 3, 2025 | $0.19 | +5.6% |
| May 27, 2025 | Jun 3, 2025 | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Mar 4, 2025 | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Dec 3, 2024 | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Sep 4, 2024 | $0.18 | +5.9% |
| May 22, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Aug 23, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | $0.17 | +6.2% |
| May 22, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Nov 21, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 | $0.16 | +0.0% |
| Aug 23, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 | $0.16 | +6.7% |
| May 20, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Mar 1, 2022 | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Aug 24, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 | $0.15 | +25.0% |
| May 21, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Nov 23, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 | $0.12 | +0.0% |
WMG dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Raised 5.3% | $0.19 | $0.20 | Paid |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Raised 5.6% | $0.18 | $0.19 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
WMG 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 Warner Music Group Corp.
Warner Music Group Corp. operates as a music entertainment company in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and internationally. It operates through Recorded Music and Music Publishing segments. The company is involved in the discovery and development of recording artists, as well as related marketing, promotion, distribution, sale, and licensing of music created by recording artists; markets its music catalog through compilations and reissuances of previously released music and video titles, as well as previously unreleased materials.
Sector: Communication Services. Industry: Entertainment. First dividend on our records: Aug 24, 2020. 25 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
WMG dividend FAQ
When is WMG's next ex-dividend date?
WMG's next ex-dividend date is Nov 19, 2026 (in 71 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.20 per share, expected on Nov 30, 2026.
How often does WMG pay dividends?
WMG pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.20 per share with an ex-date of Aug 20, 2026.
What is WMG's dividend yield?
WMG's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.68%, based on $0.77 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $28.78. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.80 per share, is 2.78%.
How much does WMG pay per share?
WMG pays about $0.20 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.80 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $80.00 a year.
Has WMG grown or cut its dividend?
WMG has raised its annual dividend for 5 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 8.6% a year (+5.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of WMG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.78%, you would need about 1,500 shares of WMG (roughly $43,170 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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