ARN MediaASX:A1N -3.92%44 Forward Dividend Yield % is 9.39% as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:A1N with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.76 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 395 Media - Diversified companies, ARN Media ranks better than 91.39% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-30), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of ARN Media is 9.39%.
As of today (2026-06-30), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of ARN Media is 4.90%.
ASX:A1N's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 91.39% of 395
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 3.29
vs ASX:A1N: 9.39
During the past 12 months, ARN Media's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -52.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -36.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -7.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of ARN Media was 94.60% per year. The lowest was -36.30% per year. And the median was 10.50% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
ARN Media (ASX:A1N) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
ASX:A1N vs NXST: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, ARN Media's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
ARN Media Forward Dividend Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, ARN Media's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ARN Media's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
ARN Media Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
AUD 0.012000
2025-09-04
2025-09-05
2025-09-25
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
AUD:AUD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
ARN Media's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.024
/
0.245
=
9.80 %
Current Share Price is A$0.245. ARN Media's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as A$0.012 * 2 = A$0.024.
ARN Media's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.012
/
0.245
=
4.90 %
Current Share Price is A$0.245. ARN Media's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is A$0.012.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 9.39% mean?
ARN Media (ASX:A1N) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 9.39% as of Jun. 30, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on ARN Media and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ARN Media ranks #34 out of 395 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is ARN Media's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
ARN Media's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 9.39%. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.29. ARN Media's value of 9.39% is 185.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ARN Media ranks #34 out of 395 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ARN Media has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ARN Media's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, ARN Media ranks #34 out of 395 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places ARN Media in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.29. ARN Media's value of 9.39% is 185.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.29, based on 395 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ARN Media's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 9.39% is 185.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on ARN Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ARN Media's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 9.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ARN Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ARN Media (ASX:A1N) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.76, compared to a current price of A$0.25 — trading 67.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 9.39% and 185.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.29. ARN Media's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ARN Media (ASX:A1N), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 9.39% as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is ARN Media (ASX:A1N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ARN Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.25 is trading 67.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.76.
GuruFocus considers ARN Media to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:A1N:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 9.39%
GF Value™: A$0.76 vs. price of A$0.25 (67.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 185.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#34 of 395)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:A1N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ARN Media Ltd is one of Australia's entertainment companies, delivering a comprehensive mix of broadcast, digital, and on-demand content. ARN has ownership of 58 radio stations across 33 markets and 46 DAB+ stations. ARN holds the long-term licence to operate iHeart in the Australian market. The company has one segment: ARN, which includes Metropolitan and Regional radio networks, on-demand radio, streaming, and podcasting (Australia), equity accounted investments including Nova Entertainment (Perth) Pty Ltd, and investment in Southern Cross Austereo Media Group Limited (SCA).
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