WMG is Warner Music Group Corp. Class A Common Stock (Communication Services). Trading at $28.78. Current dividend yield: 2.78%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.80 |
| Current yield | 2.78% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Nov 20, 2026(in 73 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Sep 01, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.2000 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 25.26% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 6.08% |
| Payout ratio | 61% |
| Market cap | $15.06B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | $0.2000 |
| 2026-05-26 | $0.1900 |
| 2026-02-18 | $0.1900 |
| 2025-11-19 | $0.1900 |
| 2025-08-20 | $0.1900 |
| 2025-05-27 | $0.1800 |
| 2025-02-24 | $0.1800 |
| 2024-11-19 | $0.1800 |
About WMG
Warner Music is the third-largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing notable record labels including Atlantic Records, Warner Records, Elektra Records. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Warner include Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, and Dua Lipa. Warner's remaining revenue comes from its publishing business, where Warner Chappell represents more than 180,000 songwriters and composers, some of whom are also Warner recording artists but many of whom are not recording artists or are attached to other labels. Warner Chappell controls more than 1 million musical compositions. Access Industries controls 98% of Warner's voting rights, while holding a 72% economic interest.
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Frequently asked
What is WMG's dividend yield?
WMG (Warner Music Group Corp. Class A Common Stock) currently has a dividend yield of 2.78%, which works out to about $0.80 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is WMG's next ex-dividend date?
WMG's next ex-dividend date is Nov 20, 2026 (in 73 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did WMG last pay a dividend?
WMG's most recent dividend payment date was Sep 01, 2026.
How often does WMG pay dividends?
WMG pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is WMG growing its dividend?
WMG has been growing its dividend at a 6.08% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-08. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.