Sony (SONY) | Dividend History & Payments | 1995 - 2022
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TL;DR: Sony Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
Sony has paid an average of $0.02 per share annually over the last 3 years, with an average dividend yield of 0.40%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $0.05 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 29, 2022
3-Year Total Dividend
$0.05
3-Year Avg Dividend
$0.02
3-Year Avg Yield
0.40%
Last 5Y Dividend
$0.25
All Time Dividend
$1.42
Date Range
Mar 1995 - Sep 2022
Sony Yearly Dividend History Chart
Sony Dividend History From 1995 - 2022
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | $0.10 | $0.05 | 0.60% |
| 2021 | 2 | $0.10 | $0.05 | 0.46% |
| 2020 | 2 | $0.10 | $0.05 | 0.76% |
| 2019 | 2 | $0.08 | $0.04 | 0.79% |
| 2018 | 2 | $0.06 | $0.03 | 0.55% |
| 2017 | 3 | $0.06 | $0.02 | 0.83% |
| 2016 | 2 | $0.04 | $0.02 | 0.69% |
| 2015 | 1 | $0.02 | $0.02 | 0.39% |
| 2014 | 1 | $0.02 | $0.02 | 0.54% |
| 2013 | 2 | $0.04 | $0.02 | 1.03% |
| 2012 | 2 | $0.06 | $0.03 | 1.85% |
| 2011 | 2 | $0.06 | $0.03 | 1.18% |
| 2010 | 2 | $0.06 | $0.03 | 0.87% |
| 2009 | 2 | $0.06 | $0.03 | 1.21% |
| 2008 | 2 | $0.04 | $0.02 | 0.55% |
| 2007 | 2 | $0.04 | $0.02 | 0.41% |
| 2006 | 2 | $0.04 | $0.02 | 0.46% |
| 2005 | 2 | $0.04 | $0.02 | 0.55% |
| 2004 | 2 | $0.04 | $0.02 | 0.52% |
| 2003 | 2 | $0.04 | $0.02 | 0.55% |
| 2002 | 2 | $0.04 | $0.02 | 0.43% |
| 2001 | 2 | $0.04 | $0.02 | 0.38% |
| 2000 | 2 | $0.04 | $0.02 | 0.17% |
| 1999 | 2 | $0.04 | $0.02 | 0.32% |
| 1998 | 2 | $0.04 | $0.02 | 0.54% |
| 1997 | 2 | $0.04 | $0.02 | 0.49% |
| 1996 | 2 | $0.04 | $0.02 | 0.64% |
| 1995 | 2 | $0.04 | $0.02 | 0.79% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.05 | 0.40% | $12.81 |
| Mar 29, 2022 | $0.05 | 0.26% | $20.58 |
| Sep 28, 2021 | $0.05 | 0.24% | $21.90 |
| Mar 29, 2021 | $0.05 | 0.26% | $21.37 |
| Sep 28, 2020 | $0.05 | 0.32% | $14.80 |
| Mar 27, 2020 | $0.05 | 0.40% | $11.50 |
| Sep 27, 2019 | $0.04 | 0.31% | $11.75 |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.04 | 0.43% | $8.45 |
| Sep 27, 2018 | $0.03 | 0.22% | $12.13 |
| Mar 28, 2018 | $0.03 | 0.28% | $9.67 |
| Sep 28, 2017 | $0.02 | 0.30% | $7.47 |
| Sep 27, 2017 | $0.02 | 0.30% | $7.47 |
| Mar 28, 2017 | $0.02 | 0.27% | $6.75 |
| Sep 27, 2016 | $0.02 | 0.26% | $6.64 |
| Mar 28, 2016 | $0.02 | 0.36% | $4.98 |
| Sep 25, 2015 | $0.02 | 0.32% | $5.15 |
| Mar 26, 2014 | $0.02 | 0.65% | $3.73 |
| Sep 25, 2013 | $0.02 | 0.57% | $4.26 |
| Mar 26, 2013 | $0.02 | 0.72% | $3.48 |
| Sep 25, 2012 | $0.03 | 1.30% | $2.34 |
| Mar 27, 2012 | $0.03 | 0.76% | $4.15 |
| Sep 27, 2011 | $0.03 | 0.85% | $3.80 |
| Mar 28, 2011 | $0.03 | 0.49% | $6.37 |
| Sep 27, 2010 | $0.03 | 0.49% | $6.11 |
| Mar 26, 2010 | $0.03 | 0.35% | $7.68 |
| Sep 25, 2009 | $0.03 | 0.51% | $5.43 |
| Mar 26, 2009 | $0.03 | 0.58% | $4.45 |
| Sep 25, 2008 | $0.02 | 0.33% | $6.48 |
| Mar 26, 2008 | $0.02 | 0.29% | $8.13 |
| Sep 26, 2007 | $0.02 | 0.23% | $9.61 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | $0.02 | 0.20% | $10.10 |
| Sep 27, 2006 | $0.02 | 0.27% | $8.07 |
| Mar 28, 2006 | $0.02 | 0.22% | $9.21 |
| Sep 27, 2005 | $0.02 | 0.29% | $6.64 |
| Mar 28, 2005 | $0.02 | 0.27% | $7.87 |
| Sep 27, 2004 | $0.02 | 0.32% | $6.95 |
| Mar 26, 2004 | $0.02 | 0.25% | $8.53 |
| Sep 25, 2003 | $0.02 | 0.29% | $7.07 |
| Mar 26, 2003 | $0.02 | 0.26% | $7.35 |
| Sep 25, 2002 | $0.02 | 0.20% | $8.46 |
| Mar 26, 2002 | $0.02 | 0.17% | $10.34 |
| Sep 25, 2001 | $0.02 | 0.26% | $6.64 |
| Mar 27, 2001 | $0.02 | 0.12% | $14.45 |
| Sep 26, 2000 | $0.02 | 0.09% | $20.19 |
| Mar 28, 2000 | $0.02 | 0.07% | $28.01 |
| Sep 27, 1999 | $0.02 | 0.13% | $15.55 |
| Mar 26, 1999 | $0.02 | 0.18% | $9.59 |
| Sep 25, 1998 | $0.02 | 0.27% | $6.32 |
| Mar 26, 1998 | $0.02 | 0.24% | $8.62 |
| Sep 25, 1997 | $0.02 | 0.17% | $9.41 |
| Mar 25, 1997 | $0.02 | 0.32% | $6.95 |
| Sep 25, 1996 | $0.02 | 0.29% | $6.38 |
| Mar 26, 1996 | $0.02 | 0.32% | $6.07 |
| Sep 27, 1995 | $0.02 | 0.39% | $5.29 |
| Mar 24, 1995 | $0.02 | 0.51% | $4.89 |
Sony Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies
| Company | Annual Amount | Current Yield | 3Y Avg Yield | 3Y Avg Amount | EX DIV. DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apple
AAPL | $1.01 | 0.51% | 0.13% | $0.97 | May 12, 2025 |
Sony
SONY | - | - | 0.40% | $0.02 | Sep 29, 2022 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has Sony been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- Sony has been paying dividends for 27 years, from 1995 to 2022. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $1.42 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was Sony's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- Sony's most recent dividend payment was $0.05 per share, with an ex-dividend date of September 29, 2022. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was Sony's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- Sony's highest annual dividend was paid in 2022, when the company distributed $0.10 per share across 2 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do Sony's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Insufficient dividend data available to compare Sony's payments between 2023 and 2024.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in Sony have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, Sony has paid a total of $0.56 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $229.79 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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