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SKYD

Skydance Corporation

SKYD

Communication Services · Entertainment · Stock · quarterly payer

$6.91

Overvalued · -54% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

2.89%

Annual Dividend

$0.20

Payout Ratio

93%

5-Yr Growth

-26.9%

Ex-Date

Sep 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about SKYD's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Skydance Corporation (SKYD) has a forward dividend yield of 2.89%, based on an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and a share price of $6.91.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SKYD's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (58 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • SKYD last cut its regular dividend in 2023.
  • SKYD's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 15, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0500 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SKYD pays out 93% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • SKYD's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 26.9% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SKYD's 2.89% yield is 26% above its five-year average yield of 2.30%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for SKYD is $3.20 per share, 54% below the $6.91 share price, so SKYD screens as overvalued.
  • Skydance Corporation (SKYD) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Skydance Corporation (SKYD) has raised its regular dividend 10 times and cut it 2 times across the 83 payments on record since 2006. Its most recent change was a 79.2% cut to $0.0500 per share, going ex-dividend on Jun 14, 2023.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "SKYD Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/SKYD

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Skydance Corporation (SKYD) yields 2.89% ($0.20 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (58/100).

Is SKYD a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Skydance Corporation (SKYD) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.89% ($0.20/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2023
    • Elevated payout ratio (93%)
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    2.89%
    Payout Ratio
    93%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.20
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -26.9%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Sep 15, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    1.55
    Market Cap
    $34.8B
    P/E Ratio
    —
    5-Yr Total Return
    -78%
    52-Week Range
    $6.63 – $17.29
    Dividend Safety
    C · 58/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2023)

    SKYD dividend raises and cuts

    Skydance Corporation (SKYD) has raised its regular dividend 10 times and cut it 2 times across the 83 payments on record since 2006. Its most recent change was a 79.2% cut to $0.0500 per share, going ex-dividend on Jun 14, 2023.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Jun 14, 2023Cut$0.240 → $0.0500−79.2%
    Dec 27, 2019Raise$0.180 → $0.240+33.3%
    Sep 7, 2016Raise$0.150 → $0.180+20.0%
    Sep 8, 2014Raise$0.120 → $0.150+25.0%
    Sep 6, 2012Raise$0.100 → $0.120+20.0%
    Jun 8, 2011Raise$0.0500 → $0.100+100.0%
    Mar 9, 2009Cut$0.270 → $0.0500−81.5%
    May 30, 2008Raise$0.250 → $0.270+8.0%
    Sep 12, 2007Raise$0.220 → $0.250+13.6%
    Mar 5, 2007Raise$0.200 → $0.220+10.0%
    Aug 29, 2006Raise$0.180 → $0.200+11.1%
    Jun 1, 2006Raise$0.160 → $0.180+12.5%
    Every SKYD payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    SKYD ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →SKYD dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is SKYD a good dividend stock?

    Yes, with caveats. Skydance Corporation (SKYD) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.89% ($0.20/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

    Is SKYD undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, SKYD's fair value is about $3.20 versus a $6.91 share price — so it looks overvalued (-54% vs. fair value).

    Is SKYD's dividend safe?

    SKYD has a dividend-safety grade of C (58/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2023, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is SKYD's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for SKYD is about $3.20 per share, about 54% below the current $6.91 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is SKYD a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data SKYD screens as "yes, with caveats" and overvalued. Skydance Corporation (SKYD) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.89% ($0.20/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will SKYD cut its dividend?

    SKYD earns a dividend-safety grade of C (58/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2023). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does SKYD pay a dividend?

    Yes. Skydance Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.20 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.89%.

    What is SKYD's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, SKYD's forward dividend yield is 2.89%, based on a $0.20 annual dividend and a $6.91 share price.

    What is SKYD's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, SKYD pays $0.20 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

    What is SKYD's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, SKYD's payout ratio is 93% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has SKYD grown its dividend?

    SKYD does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

    When is the next SKYD ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, SKYD's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 15, 2026, for $0.0500 per share.

    Income Calculator

    At $0.20 / yr per share

    Per payment (quarterly)$5.00
    Annual$20.00
    Monthly avg$1.67

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