News (NWSA) Dividend History & Yield
News (NWSA) has increased its dividend for multiple years and currently yields 0.78%. The most recent dividend was $0.1000/share on Apr 8, 2026, paid Semi-Annual.
NWSA
Current Yield
0.78%
TTM Dividend/Share
$0.20
Payment Frequency
Semi-Annual
Payout Ratio
10.7%
Consecutive Growth Years
0
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
0.00%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
0.00%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
7.18%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
0.8%
FCF payout ratio
8.0%
Net debt / EBITDA
0.4x
Interest coverage
42.92x
ROIC (TTM)
9.3%
Dividend Safety Score
5 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 10.7%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($1.28) covers dividend/share ($0.20).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 0 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 8.0%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 0.4x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (0.0%) exceeds EPS growth (-23.3%) — payout ratio expanding.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Mar 11, 2026
- Payment date
- Apr 8, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.1000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1000
Ex-date Sep 10, 2025
- Payment date
- Oct 8, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.1000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1000
Ex-date Mar 12, 2025
- Payment date
- Apr 9, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.1000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1000
Ex-date Sep 11, 2024
- Payment date
- Oct 9, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.1000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1000
Ex-date Mar 12, 2024
- Payment date
- Apr 10, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.1000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1000
Ex-date Sep 12, 2023
- Payment date
- Oct 11, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.1000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1000
Ex-date Mar 14, 2023
- Payment date
- Apr 12, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.1000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1000
Ex-date Sep 13, 2022
- Payment date
- Oct 12, 2022
- Dividend
- $0.1000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1000
Ex-date Mar 15, 2022
- Payment date
- Apr 13, 2022
- Dividend
- $0.1000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1000
Ex-date Sep 14, 2021
- Payment date
- Oct 13, 2021
- Dividend
- $0.1000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1000
Ex-date Mar 16, 2021
- Payment date
- Apr 14, 2021
- Dividend
- $0.1000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1000
Ex-date Sep 15, 2020
- Payment date
- Oct 14, 2020
- Dividend
- $0.1000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1000
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Apr 9, 2025 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Oct 9, 2024 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 |
| Sep 12, 2023 | Oct 11, 2023 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 |
| Sep 13, 2022 | Oct 12, 2022 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 |
| Mar 15, 2022 | Apr 13, 2022 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Oct 13, 2021 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 |
| Mar 16, 2021 | Apr 14, 2021 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 |
| Sep 15, 2020 | Oct 14, 2020 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
The table shows 0 year-over-year increases across 10 calendar years of data (2016–2025).
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.2000 | — | — |
| 2025 | $0.2000 | $0.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | $0.2000 | $0.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | $0.2000 | $0.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | $0.2000 | $0.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | $0.2000 | $0.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | $0.2000 | $0.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $0.2000 | $0.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $0.2000 | $0.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $0.2000 | $0.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | — | $0.2000 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for News (NWSA) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$206.00M
YoY change
+7.6%
5Y CAGR
+3.2%
Peak year (2025)
$185.00M
Latest annual
$185.00M
Cash dividends paid over time for News (NWSA)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for News (NWSA)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $185.00M | +7.6% | +$13.00M | ||
| 2024 | $172.00M | -1.1% | -$2.00M | ||
| 2023 | $174.00M | -0.6% | -$1.00M | ||
| 2022 | $175.00M | +7.4% | +$12.00M | ||
| 2021 | $163.00M | +3.2% | +$5.00M | ||
| 2020 | $158.00M | -1.9% | -$3.00M | ||
| 2019 | $161.00M | +1.9% | +$3.00M | ||
| 2018 | $158.00M | +3.9% | +$6.00M | ||
| 2017 | $152.00M | +3.4% | +$5.00M | ||
| 2016 | $147.00M | +390.0% | +$117.00M | ||
| 2015 | $30.00M | +25.0% | +$6.00M | ||
| 2014 | $24.00M | +20.0% | +$4.00M | ||
| 2013 | $20.00M | +53.8% | +$7.00M | ||
| 2012 | $13.00M | +30.0% | +$3.00M | ||
| 2011 | $10.00M | +100.0% | +$5.00M | ||
| 2010 | $5.00M | — | — |
As of the 2025 fiscal year, News (NWSA) reported dividends paid of $185.00M – grew 7.6% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), News dividends paid expanded at a +3.2% compound annual rate, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
2025 marks the peak dividends paid at $185.00M, with the historical low of $5.00M recorded in 2010.
Among 8 Communication Services peers, News (NWSA) ranks 7th; the peer median for dividends paid is $4.72B.
News Dividends Paid 2025: $185.00M
News dividends paid in 2025 was $185.00M, grew 7.6% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
News Dividends Paid 2024: $172.00M
News dividends paid in 2024 was $172.00M, edged down 1.1% below 2023.
News Dividends Paid 2023: $174.00M
News dividends paid in 2023 was $174.00M, edged down 0.6% below 2022.
News Dividends Paid 2022: $175.00M
News dividends paid in 2022 was $175.00M, grew 7.4% from 2021.
News Dividends Paid 2021: $163.00M
News dividends paid in 2021 was $163.00M.
See more financial history for News (NWSA).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as News, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Verizon (VZ) | $11.48B | Communication Services |
| Alphabet (GOOGL) | $10.05B | Communication Services |
| AT&T (T) | $8.18B | Communication Services |
| Meta (META) | $5.32B | Communication Services |
| T-Mobile US (TMUS) | $4.12B | Communication Services |
| Walt Disney (DIS) | $1.80B | Communication Services |
| Netflix (NFLX) | $0 | Communication Services |
| Spotify (SPOT) | $0 | Communication Services |
Frequently asked questions
Does News pay dividends?
Yes, News (NWSA) pays semi-annual dividends of approximately $0.20 per share annually, yielding 0.78%.
What is News's dividend yield?
News (NWSA) has a current dividend yield of 0.78%.
Is News's dividend safe?
News (NWSA) passes 5 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has News increased its dividend?
News (NWSA) has 0 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is News's dividend payout ratio?
News (NWSA) has a dividend payout ratio of 10.7%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is News's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for News (NWSA) is $206.00M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has News dividends paid changed year-over-year?
News (NWSA) dividends paid changed +7.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of News dividends paid?
News (NWSA) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +3.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did News dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
News dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $185.00M in 2025.
What was News dividends paid in 2024?
News (NWSA) dividends paid in 2024 was $172.00M.
What was News dividends paid in 2025?
News (NWSA) dividends paid in 2025 was $185.00M.
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