Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) Dividend Yield %: 2.87% (As of Jun. 24, 2026) — 51% Above Median


CHIX:UMGA Universal Music Group NV CHIX:UMGA
75 GF Score
Price €18.11
GF Value €27.61
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Universal Music Group NV Dividend Yield %?

Universal Music Group NV CHIX:UMGA 75 Dividend Yield % is 2.87% as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 1.90. GuruFocus rates CHIX:UMGA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Media - Diversified companies, Universal Music Group NV ranks worse than 54.06% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Universal Music Group NV is 2.87%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Music Group NV's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:UMGa' s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8   Med: 1.9   Max: 3.34
Current: 2.87

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Universal Music Group NV was 3.34%. The lowest was 0.80%. And the median was 1.90%.

CHIX:UMGa's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than
54.06% of 394 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 3.095 vs CHIX:UMGa: 2.87

Universal Music Group NV's Dividend Payout Ratio for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.48.

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Universal Music Group NV was 0.58. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.53.

As of today (2026-06-24), the Forward Dividend Yield % of Universal Music Group NV is 3.09%.

Universal Music Group NV's Dividends per Share for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.24.

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 Dividend Yield % Related Terms


Universal Music Group NV Dividend Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Music Group NV's Dividend Yield % can be seen below:

* 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.

Universal Music Group NV Dividend Yield % Chart

Universal Music Group NV Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.80 1.94 1.97 2.10 2.35

Universal Music Group NV Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Dividend Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.97 1.80 2.10 1.88 2.35

CHIX:UMGA vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Universal Music Group NV's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and 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 Dividend Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Universal Music Group NV's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Universal Music Group NV's Dividend Yield % falls into.


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Universal Music Group NV 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 0.2800002026-05-202026-05-212026-06-12Cash Dividendsemi-annuallyEUR:EUR 1.000000
EUR 0.2400002025-10-062025-10-072025-10-28Cash Dividendsemi-annuallyEUR: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.

Universal Music Group NV's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.52/18.1075
=2.87 %

Current Share Price is €18.1075.
Universal Music Group NV's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is €0.52.

Universal Music Group NV's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.56/18.1075
=3.09 %

Current Share Price is €18.1075.
Universal Music Group NV's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as €0.28 * 2 = €0.56.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Yield % →
What does a Dividend Yield % of 2.87% mean?
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) has a Dividend Yield % of 2.87% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 1.90. Over the past decade, Universal Music Group NV's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.80 to 3.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #213 out of 394 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is Universal Music Group NV's Dividend Yield % too high?
Universal Music Group NV's current Dividend Yield % of 2.87% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 1.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 3.34. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.10. Universal Music Group NV's value of 2.87% is 7.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #213 out of 394 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 Dividend Yield % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #213 out of 394 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Universal Music Group NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.10. Universal Music Group NV's value of 2.87% is 7.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Universal Music Group NV's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.80 to 3.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.90 vs. the industry median of 3.10, Universal Music Group NV has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Yield % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.10, based on 394 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 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 Dividend Yield % of 2.87% is 7.3% 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Music Group NV's current Dividend Yield % is 2.87%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 1.90. 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 €27.61, compared to a current price of €18.11 — trading 34.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 2.87%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 1.90 and 7.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.10. 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 Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA), the current Dividend Yield % is 2.87% as of Jun. 24, 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 34.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.61. GuruFocus considers Universal Music Group NV to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:UMGA:

  • Dividend Yield %: 2.87% (51% above median its 10-year median of 1.90)
  • GF Value™: €27.61 vs. price of €18.11 (34.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#213 of 394)

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 Group NV Business Description

Address s-Gravelandseweg 80, Hilversum, NH, NLD, 1217 EW
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.
75GF Score

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