As of today (2026-06-29), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Universal Music Group NV is 3.09%.
As of today (2026-06-29), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Universal Music Group NV is 2.87%.
CHIX:UMGa's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 54.68% of 395
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 3.29
vs CHIX:UMGa: 3.09
During the past 12 months, Universal Music Group NV's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Universal Music Group NV was 36.60% per year. The lowest was 5.70% per year. And the median was 21.15% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGa) 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.
Universal Music Group NV Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
CHIX:UMGA vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Universal Music Group NV'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.
Universal Music Group NV Forward Dividend Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Universal Music Group NV's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Music Group NV's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Universal Music Group NV Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Universal Music Group NV Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
EUR 0.280000
2026-05-20
2026-05-21
2026-06-12
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
EUR:EUR 1.000000
EUR 0.240000
2025-10-06
2025-10-07
2025-10-28
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
EUR:EUR 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.
* 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 3.09% mean?
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.09% as of Jun. 29, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #216 out of 395 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is Universal Music Group NV's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Universal Music Group NV's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.09%. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.29. Universal Music Group NV's value of 3.09% is 6.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #216 out of 395 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Music Group NV has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Music Group NV's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #216 out of 395 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Universal Music Group NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.29. Universal Music Group NV's value of 3.09% is 6.1% below 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. Universal Music Group NV's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.09% is 6.1% below 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 Universal Music Group NV 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. Universal Music Group NV's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Music Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.36, compared to a current price of €18.11 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.09% and 6.1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.29. Universal Music Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.09% as of Jun. 29, 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 Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €18.11 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.36.
GuruFocus considers Universal Music Group NV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:UMGA:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 3.09%
GF Value™: €27.36 vs. price of €18.11 (33.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.1% below the Media - Diversified median (#216 of 395)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:UMGA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Music is the largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing more than a dozen record labels, including notable names like Interscope, Capital Music, Motown Records, and Def Jam. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Universal include Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, and Morgan Wallen. Most of Universal's remaining sales come from its publishing segment, which generates revenue for songwriters and composers, including some of Universal's recording artists as well as songwriters and composers who do not record music themselves or are attached to other labels. Universal's publishing group has nearly 4.5 million owned or administered titles in its catalog.
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