The Walt Disney Company Increases Dividend $DIS

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  • Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) declares $0.88/share semi-annual dividend, 4.8% increase from prior dividend of $0.84.
  • Forward yield 1.51%
  • Payable Jan. 10; for shareholders of record Dec. 10; ex-div Dec. 7.


The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors today announced a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.88 per share, payable January 10, 2019 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 10, 2018. The Company last paid a semi-annual dividend of $0.84 per share in July.

“Given our record financial performance in fiscal 2018, we are pleased to increase our dividend to shareholders, while continuing to invest for future growth with our pending acquisition of 21st Century Fox and the ongoing development of our direct-to-consumer business,” said Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “This payment brings our total dividends for the fiscal year to $1.72 a share.”

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According to the list of U.S. Dividend Champions, The Walt Disney Company is a Dividend Challengers. Disney has an 8-year dividend, raising streak.

Dividend Growth Rates
DGR
DGR
DGR
DGR
1-yr
3-yr
5-yr
10-yr
4.7
22.0
21.1
17.7



Dividend Yield Chart:



This is the historical trailing annual dividend yield of Walt Disney Co. Buying stocks at higher yield relative its historical values is usually more profitable.


Payout Ratio:



This is the historical payout ratio of Walt Disney Co. If payout ratio is close to or higher than 100%, dividends might not be sustainable.


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