NCMI — National CineMedia, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Communication Services sector| Metric | NCMI | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.45% | 3.00% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | -50.41% | 3.64% |
| Payout Ratio | 18.3% | 34.7% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 2 | 12 |
| 1Y Total Return | -36.9% | 11.7% |
Grades compare this stock to Communication Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
N/A
3-Year Growth
-52.22%
5-Year Growth
-50.41%
10-Year Growth
-34.92%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Mar 9, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 23, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | $0.0300 | 0.00% |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.0300 | 0.00% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.0300 | 0.00% |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.0300 | 0.00% |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.0300 | 0.00% |
| Aug 19, 2022 | $0.0300 | 0.00% |
| May 20, 2022 | $0.0300 | -40.00% |
| Mar 16, 2022 | $0.0500 | 0.00% |
| Nov 19, 2021 | $0.0500 | 0.00% |
| Aug 20, 2021 | $0.0500 | 0.00% |
| May 20, 2021 | $0.0500 | 0.00% |
| Mar 19, 2021 | $0.0500 | -28.57% |
| Nov 13, 2020 | $0.0700 | 0.00% |
| Aug 14, 2020 | $0.0700 | 0.00% |
| May 15, 2020 | $0.0700 | -63.16% |
| Mar 2, 2020 | $0.1900 | +11.76% |
| Nov 13, 2019 | $0.1700 | 0.00% |
| Aug 14, 2019 | $0.1700 | 0.00% |
| May 15, 2019 | $0.1700 | 0.00% |
| Mar 4, 2019 | $0.1700 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
18.3%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
101.0%
HighFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $-0.11 | -$6.60M |
| Q3 2026 | $0.02 | -$500K |
| Q4 2026 | $0.31 | $6.10M |
| Q1 2025 | $-0.32 | $5.30M |
Peer Comparison
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.