National Cinemedia (NCMI) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $0.09
- Forward yield
- 4.00%
National CineMedia pays a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share. The most recent ex-date was May 22, 2026, followed by a payment date on June 4, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, the company paid a total of $0.09 per share, offering a dividend yield of 4.14% at a share price of $2.175. National CineMedia currently has a dividend growth streak of 0 years.
The payout history reflects several reductions and a pause. In late 2019, the payment was $0.17 per share before reaching $0.19 in March 2020. It dropped to $0.07 per share for the remainder of 2020, totaling $0.40 across four payments. Annual totals decreased to $0.20 in 2021 ($0.05 per quarter) and $0.11 in 2022 across three payments ($0.05 in March, then two of $0.03).
No dividends were recorded in 2023 or 2024. Payments resumed in March 2025 at $0.03 per share, totaling $0.12 across four quarterly payments in 2025. In 2026, the company maintained the $0.03 per share quarterly rate through its May payout. If the quarterly schedule continues, the next ex-date is expected in August 2026.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $0.03 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 | $0.03 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | $0.03 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03 |
| May 6, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | $0.03 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 | $0.03 |
| Aug 8, 2022 | Aug 19, 2022 | Sep 6, 2022 | $0.03 |
| May 9, 2022 | May 20, 2022 | Jun 7, 2022 | $0.03 |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 16, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.05 |
| Nov 8, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | Dec 7, 2021 | $0.05 |
| Aug 9, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 | Sep 6, 2021 | $0.05 |
| May 10, 2021 | May 20, 2021 | Jun 7, 2021 | $0.05 |
| Mar 8, 2021 | Mar 19, 2021 | Apr 5, 2021 | $0.05 |
| Nov 2, 2020 | Nov 13, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 | $0.07 |
| Aug 3, 2020 | Aug 14, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | $0.07 |
| May 5, 2020 | May 15, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 | $0.07 |
| Feb 20, 2020 | Mar 2, 2020 | Mar 17, 2020 | $0.19 |
| Nov 4, 2019 | Nov 13, 2019 | Nov 29, 2019 | $0.17 |
Frequently asked questions
Does National Cinemedia (NCMI) pay a dividend?
Yes. National Cinemedia pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.03 per share.
What is NCMI's dividend yield?
National Cinemedia paid $0.09 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 4.00% at the last price of $2.25. Click here to learn more
When is NCMI's most recent ex-dividend date?
National Cinemedia's most recent ex-dividend date is May 22, 2026, payable on Jun 4, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.
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