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Universal Music Group (UMGNF) Dividend

Universal Music Group N.V. · Communication Services · Entertainment · semiannual payer

$19.65

Overvalued · -17% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 5, 2026, Universal Music Group (UMGNF) pays a twice-yearly dividend, or $0.59 a year, a 3.01% yield at its $19.65 share price. It pays twice a year, usually in October. It has raised its dividend 3 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of C.

Forward Yield

3.01%

Annual Dividend

$0.59

Payout Ratio

289%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Oct 5, 2026

Frequency

Semiannual

Key facts about UMGNF's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, Universal Music Group N.V. (UMGNF) has a forward dividend yield of 3.01%, based on an annual dividend of $0.59 per share and a share price of $19.65.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, UMGNF's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (62 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Universal Music Group N.V. (UMGNF) has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • UMGNF has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • UMGNF's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 5, 2026, for a dividend of $0.27 per share.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, UMGNF pays out 289% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, UMGNF's 3.01% yield is 64% above its five-year average yield of 1.83%.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for UMGNF is $16.23 per share, 17% below the $19.65 share price, so UMGNF screens as overvalued.
  • Universal Music Group N.V. (UMGNF) pays its dividend semiannual, 2 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "UMGNF Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/UMGNF

Is UMGNF a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Universal Music Group N.V. (UMGNF) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 3.01% ($0.59/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (289%)
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.01%
Payout Ratio
289%
Annual Dividend
$0.59
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 5, 2026
Years of Growth
3
Frequency
semiannual
Beta
0.78
Market Cap
$35.3B
P/E Ratio
93.6
5-Yr Total Return
-33%
52-Week Range
$15.21 – $26.70
Dividend Safety
C · 62/100
Ever Cut?
No

UMGNF dividend changes

Universal Music Group N.V. (UMGNF) pays a variable dividend: across the 10 payments on record since 2021, 7 were higher than the one before and 1 lower. The latest change was down 14.6% to $0.270 per share, going ex-dividend on Oct 5, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Oct 5, 2026Lower$0.316 → $0.270−14.6%
Oct 6, 2025Higher$0.266 → $0.282+6.0%
May 21, 2025Higher$0.294 → $0.316+7.5%
Oct 2, 2024Higher$0.251 → $0.266+6.0%
May 20, 2024Higher$0.293 → $0.294+0.3%
Oct 4, 2023Higher$0.240 → $0.251+4.6%
May 15, 2023Higher$0.208 → $0.293+40.9%
Oct 5, 2022Higher$0.233 → $0.240+3.0%
Every UMGNF payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
UMGNF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 5, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →UMGNF dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →UMGNF dividend calculator100 shares pay $59.00 a year, $29.50 every six monthsCalculate →UMGNF total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UMGNF a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Universal Music Group N.V. (UMGNF) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 3.01% ($0.59/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is UMGNF undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, UMGNF's fair value is about $16.23 versus a $19.65 share price — so it looks overvalued (-17% vs. fair value).

Is UMGNF's dividend safe?

UMGNF has a dividend-safety grade of C (62/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 3-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is UMGNF's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for UMGNF is about $16.23 per share, about 17% below the current $19.65 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is UMGNF a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data UMGNF screens as "yes, with caveats" and overvalued. Universal Music Group N.V. (UMGNF) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 3.01% ($0.59/yr), with 3 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 UMGNF cut its dividend?

UMGNF earns a dividend-safety grade of C (62/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does UMGNF pay a dividend?

Yes. Universal Music Group N.V. pays a semiannual dividend of about $0.59 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 3.01%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of UMGNF pay?

At $0.59 per share a year, 100 shares of UMGNF pay $59.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $29.50 every six months. Buying them costs about $1,965 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is UMGNF's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, UMGNF's forward dividend yield is 3.01%, based on a $0.59 annual dividend and a $19.65 share price.

What is UMGNF's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, UMGNF pays $0.59 per share per year, distributed on a semiannual basis.

What is UMGNF's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, UMGNF's payout ratio is 289% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has UMGNF grown its dividend?

As of Nov 5, 2026, UMGNF has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

When is the next UMGNF ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 5, 2026, UMGNF's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 5, 2026, for $0.27 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.59 / yr per share

Per payment (semiannual)$29.50
Annual$59.00
Monthly avg$4.92
Full UMGNF dividend calculator →

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