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Universal Music Group (UNVGY) Dividend

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

$9.91

Fairly valued · +3% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 5, 2026, Universal Music Group (UNVGY) pays a twice-yearly dividend, or $0.30 a year, a 2.99% yield at its $9.91 share price. It pays twice a year, usually in June and November. It has a dividend safety grade of D.

Forward Yield

2.99%

Annual Dividend

$0.30

Payout Ratio

288%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Oct 6, 2026

Frequency

Semiannual

Key facts about UNVGY's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, Universal Music Group N.V. (UNVGY) has a forward dividend yield of 2.99%, based on an annual dividend of $0.30 per share and a share price of $9.91.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, UNVGY's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is D (38 out of 100), which rates the dividend as unsafe.
  • UNVGY has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • UNVGY's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 6, 2026, for a dividend of $0.14 per share.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, UNVGY pays out 288% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, UNVGY's 2.99% yield is 180% above its five-year average yield of 1.07%.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for UNVGY is $10.16 per share, 3% above the $9.91 share price, so UNVGY screens as fairly valued.
  • Universal Music Group N.V. (UNVGY) pays its dividend semiannual, 2 times a year.
  • Universal Music Group N.V. (UNVGY) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 1 time across the 4 payments on record since 2024. Its most recent change was a 11.5% cut to $0.139 per share, going ex-dividend on Oct 6, 2026.
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SmarterDividends, "UNVGY Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/UNVGY

Is UNVGY a good dividend stock?

Higher risk

Universal Music Group N.V. (UNVGY) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 2.99% ($0.30/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. Treat the dividend with caution — recent cuts, a stretched payout or a falling price raise the risk.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (288%)
  • Below-average dividend safety score

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.99%
Payout Ratio
288%
Annual Dividend
$0.30
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 6, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
semiannual
Beta
0.78
Market Cap
$35.6B
P/E Ratio
99.1
5-Yr Total Return
—
52-Week Range
$7.84 – $13.33
Dividend Safety
D · 38/100
Ever Cut?
No

UNVGY dividend raises and cuts

Universal Music Group N.V. (UNVGY) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 1 time across the 4 payments on record since 2024. Its most recent change was a 11.5% cut to $0.139 per share, going ex-dividend on Oct 6, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Oct 6, 2026Cut$0.157 → $0.139−11.5%
May 21, 2026Raise$0.130 → $0.161+23.8%
Every UNVGY payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
UNVGY ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 6, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →UNVGY dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →UNVGY dividend calculator100 shares pay $30.00 a year, $15.00 every six monthsCalculate →UNVGY total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UNVGY a good dividend stock?

Higher risk. Universal Music Group N.V. (UNVGY) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 2.99% ($0.30/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. Treat the dividend with caution — recent cuts, a stretched payout or a falling price raise the risk.

Is UNVGY undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, UNVGY's fair value is about $10.16 versus a $9.91 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+3% vs. fair value).

Is UNVGY's dividend safe?

UNVGY has a dividend-safety grade of D (38/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is UNVGY's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for UNVGY is about $10.16 per share, roughly 3% above the current $9.91 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is UNVGY a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data UNVGY screens as "higher risk" and fairly valued. Universal Music Group N.V. (UNVGY) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 2.99% ($0.30/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. Treat the dividend with caution — recent cuts, a stretched payout or a falling price raise the risk. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will UNVGY cut its dividend?

UNVGY earns a dividend-safety grade of D (38/100), 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 UNVGY pay a dividend?

Yes. Universal Music Group N.V. pays a semiannual dividend of about $0.30 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.99%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of UNVGY pay?

At $0.30 per share a year, 100 shares of UNVGY pay $30.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $15.00 every six months. Buying them costs about $991 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is UNVGY's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, UNVGY's forward dividend yield is 2.99%, based on a $0.30 annual dividend and a $9.91 share price.

What is UNVGY's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, UNVGY pays $0.30 per share per year, distributed on a semiannual basis.

What is UNVGY's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, UNVGY's payout ratio is 288% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has UNVGY grown its dividend?

As of Nov 5, 2026, UNVGY has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

When is the next UNVGY ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 5, 2026, UNVGY's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 6, 2026, for $0.14 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.30 / yr per share

Per payment (semiannual)$15.00
Annual$30.00
Monthly avg$2.50
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