Annual Payout Ratio
104.64%28.16%+36.82%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, WMG annual payout ratio is 104.64%, up +36.82% on
- Historical Performance
- WMG annual payout ratio is up +80.32% over the past 3 years, and up +242.97% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- WMG annual payout ratio is currently -64.70% below its historical high of 296.47% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- WMG annual payout ratio is +80.32% above its 3-year low of 58.03% reached on an earlier date
- Sector Comparison
- WMG annual payout ratio is higher than 96.06% of companies in Communication Services sector
Payout Ratio Chart
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Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Payout Ratio | 104.64% | +36.8% | +80.3% | +243.0% | +100.0% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 92.59% | -53.7% | +65.1% | -98.5% | +100.0% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 106.52% | +48.3% | +60.8% | +534.4% | – | |
| Price | $30.07 | +2.6% | -20.7% | -16.9% | – | |
| Annual Dividend Yield | 2.43% | +3.4% | +50.9% | +636.4% | – | |
| Annual Dividends Paid | $383.00M | +6.1% | +20.4% | +11.3% | +100.0% | |
| Annual Dividend Per Share | $0.73 | +5.8% | +19.7% | +508.3% | – | |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $344.00M | -23.7% | -17.3% | +1.8% | +446.0% | |
| Annual Revenue | $6.71B | +4.4% | +13.3% | +50.3% | +124.8% | |
| Annual EPS | $0.69 | -16.3% | -34.4% | +174.5% | +100.0% |
Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 104.64% | at high | |
| 5Y | 104.64% | at high | |
| All | 296.47% | -64.7% |
Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 58.03% | N/A | +80.3% |
| 5Y | -73.19% | N/A | +243.0% |
| All | -73.19% | +243.0% |
Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current annual payout ratio of WMG?
As of today, WMG annual payout ratio is 104.64%
What is 1-year change in WMG annual payout ratio?
WMG annual payout ratio is up +36.82% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in WMG annual payout ratio?
WMG annual payout ratio is up +80.32% over the past 3 years
How far is WMG annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
WMG annual payout ratio is currently -64.70% below its historical high of 296.47% set on September 30, 2018
How does WMG annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
WMG annual payout ratio is higher than 96.06% of companies in Communication Services sector
When is WMG next annual earnings release?
As of today, the next annual earnings release for WMG has not been scheduled
What is WMG next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for WMG has not been scheduled
TTM Payout Ratio
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Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, WMG TTM payout ratio is 106.52%, unchanged on
- Historical Performance
- WMG TTM payout ratio is up +48.29% year-over-year, and up +60.83% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- WMG TTM payout ratio is currently -17.54% below its historical high of 129.18% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- WMG TTM payout ratio is +63.32% above its 3-year low of 65.22% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- WMG TTM payout ratio is higher than 97.21% of companies in Communication Services sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTM Payout Ratio | 106.52% | +1.4% | +48.3% | +60.8% | +534.4% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 92.59% | +115.8% | -53.7% | +65.1% | -98.5% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 104.64% | – | +36.8% | +80.3% | +243.0% | |
| Price | $30.07 | -7.9% | +2.6% | -20.7% | -16.9% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 2.46% | +9.8% | +2.9% | +50.0% | +272.7% | |
| TTM Dividends Paid | $383.00M | +1.6% | +6.1% | +20.4% | +11.3% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $0.74 | +1.4% | +5.7% | +19.4% | +208.3% | |
| TTM Free Cash Flow | $344.00M | -12.5% | -23.7% | -17.3% | +1.8% | |
| TTM Revenue | $6.71B | +3.7% | +4.4% | +13.3% | +50.3% | |
| TTM EPS | $0.69 | +22.9% | -16.2% | -34.6% | +174.6% |
TTM Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 129.18% | -17.5% | |
| 3Y | 129.18% | -17.5% | |
| 5Y | 129.18% | -17.5% | |
| All | 129.18% | -17.5% |
TTM Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 71.83% | +48.3% | |
| 3Y | 65.22% | +63.3% | |
| 5Y | -78.92% | +235.0% | |
| All | -78.92% | +235.0% |
TTM Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current TTM payout ratio of WMG?
As of today, WMG TTM payout ratio is 106.52%
What is WMG TTM payout ratio most recent change?
WMG TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 8, 2026
What is 1-year change in WMG TTM payout ratio?
WMG TTM payout ratio is up +48.29% year-over-year
How far is WMG TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
WMG TTM payout ratio is currently -17.54% below its historical high of 129.18% set on August 20, 2025
How does WMG TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
WMG TTM payout ratio is higher than 97.21% of companies in Communication Services sector
When is WMG next earnings release?
The next earnings release for WMG is on
What is WMG next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for WMG has not been scheduled
Quarterly Payout Ratio
92.59%680.09%+115.76%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, WMG quarterly payout ratio is 92.59%, up +115.76% on
- Historical Performance
- WMG quarterly payout ratio is down -53.70% year-over-year, and up +65.10% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- WMG quarterly payout ratio is currently -98.53% below its historical high of 6,300.00% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- WMG quarterly payout ratio is +115.76% above its 3-year low of -587.50% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- WMG quarterly payout ratio is higher than 94.57% of companies in Communication Services sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 92.59% | +115.8% | -53.7% | +65.1% | -98.5% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 104.64% | – | +36.8% | +80.3% | +243.0% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 106.52% | +1.4% | +48.3% | +60.8% | +534.4% | |
| Price | $30.07 | -7.9% | +2.6% | -20.7% | -16.9% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 2.46% | +9.8% | +2.9% | +50.0% | +272.7% | |
| Quarterly Dividends Paid | $100.00M | +6.4% | +6.4% | +20.5% | +58.7% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $0.74 | +1.4% | +5.7% | +19.4% | +208.3% | |
| Quarterly Free Cash Flow | $160.00M | +740.0% | -23.4% | -54.9% | +25.0% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $1.87B | +10.6% | +14.6% | +24.8% | +65.9% | |
| Quarterly EPS | $0.21 | +773.6% | +167.9% | -27.1% | +10000.0% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 263.89% | -64.9% | |
| 3Y | 263.89% | -64.9% | |
| 5Y | 263.89% | -64.9% | |
| All | 6,300.00% | -98.5% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | -587.50% | +115.8% | |
| 3Y | -587.50% | +115.8% | |
| 5Y | -587.50% | +115.8% | |
| All | -12.50% | +100.7% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly payout ratio of WMG?
As of today, WMG quarterly payout ratio is 92.59%
What is WMG quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
WMG quarterly payout ratio was up +115.76% on September 30, 2025
What is 1-year change in WMG quarterly payout ratio?
WMG quarterly payout ratio is down -53.70% year-over-year
How far is WMG quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
WMG quarterly payout ratio is currently -98.53% below its historical high of 6,300.00% set on September 30, 2020
How does WMG quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
WMG quarterly payout ratio is higher than 94.57% of companies in Communication Services sector
When is WMG next earnings release?
The next earnings release for WMG is on
What is WMG next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for WMG has not been scheduled
Payout Ratio Formula
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Data Sources & References
- WMG Official Website www.wmg.com
- Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1319161/000131916125000034/0001319161-25-000034-index.htm
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1319161/000131916125000034/0001319161-25-000034-index.htm
- WMG Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/WMG
- WMG Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/wmg