Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) Dividend
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) currently pays a dividend yield of 5.25%, distributing $1.30 per share annually ($0.33 per quarter). The company operates in the Communication Services sector.
CMCSA has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years.
CMCSA dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 5.25% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $1.30 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.33 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | October 1, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | October 22, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 42% |
| Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth | 6 |
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $24.75 |
What CMCSA pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 5.25% yield, $10,000 invested in CMCSA generates about $525.00 per year, or roughly $131.25 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $24.75, derived from the $1.30 annual dividend and the 5.25% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 40.4 | $52.50 | $13.13 |
| $5,000 | 202 | $262.50 | $65.63 |
| $10,000 | 404.1 | $525.00 | $131.25 |
| $25,000 | 1,010.2 | $1,312.50 | $328.13 |
| $100,000 | 4,040.6 | $5,250.00 | $1,312.50 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
CMCSA dividend payment schedule
CMCSA pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is October 1, 2026, with payment on October 22, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Comcast Corporation declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | October 22, 2026 | $0.33 | Confirmed |
| January 1, 2027 | January 22, 2027 | $0.33 | Projected |
| April 1, 2027 | April 22, 2027 | $0.33 | Projected |
| July 1, 2027 | July 22, 2027 | $0.33 | Projected |
To collect a CMCSA dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How CMCSA's dividend compares
Across the 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. CMCSA's 5.25% is 1.50 percentage points above that median, ranking 237th of 584 by yield.
Within Communication Services, where we track 9 names, the median yield is 1.47% — putting CMCSA above its sector. A yield well above the sector norm is worth a second look: it can signal a depressed share price rather than a generous payout.
Its 6-year run of dividend increases ranks 167th out of the 354 names in our data with an active growth streak.
What the numbers mean
CMCSA pays out roughly 42% of its earnings as dividends. That sits in the range income investors generally consider healthy and sustainable for a mature business.
Like most US dividend payers, CMCSA distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
CMCSA dividend FAQ
When is the next CMCSA ex-dividend date?
The next CMCSA ex-dividend date is October 1, 2026, with the payment scheduled for October 22, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is CMCSA's dividend yield?
CMCSA currently yields 5.25%, based on $1.30 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does CMCSA pay dividends?
CMCSA pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.33 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of CMCSA generate?
At the current 5.25% yield, $10,000 invested in CMCSA would produce roughly $525.00 per year, or about $131.25 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Has CMCSA increased its dividend?
Yes — CMCSA has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years.
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