# National Cinemedia (NCMI) — Dividends

NCMI · NASDAQ · Stock

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/ncmi/dividends

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | quarterly |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.09 |
| Forward yield | 4.00% |
| Growth streak | — |

National CineMedia pays a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share. The most recent [ex-date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-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](/instructions/learning/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.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| May 22, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $0.03 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 | $0.03 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | $0.03 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03 |
| May 16, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | $0.03 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 | $0.03 |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Sep 6, 2022 | $0.03 |
| May 20, 2022 | Jun 7, 2022 | $0.03 |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.05 |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Dec 7, 2021 | $0.05 |
| Aug 20, 2021 | Sep 6, 2021 | $0.05 |
| May 20, 2021 | Jun 7, 2021 | $0.05 |
| Mar 19, 2021 | Apr 5, 2021 | $0.05 |
| Nov 13, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 | $0.07 |
| Aug 14, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | $0.07 |
| May 15, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 | $0.07 |
| Mar 2, 2020 | Mar 17, 2020 | $0.19 |
| 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](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### 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](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date)

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