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Tko Group Holdings Inc.

S&P 500
TKO|Communication Services|Entertainment|$186.79|P/E 71.1|MCap 14.0B|NYSE

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

47/ 100Caution

TKO's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 55.3% fcf payout ratio & 20.9% net debt / total assets. Areas of concern: 100.4% earnings payout ratio & 6.7% return on equity. The dividend has been growing at a 36.80% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Debt-to-Equity: 58.2Conservative debt level relative to equity.
  • Gross Margin: 59.6%High gross margin signals strong pricing power.
  • 5-Year Dividend CAGR: 36.8%Dividend has grown at a healthy 5-year pace.

Risks

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 100.4%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
  • Dividend Streak: 1 yrsShort dividend history limits track-record signal.
  • Dividend Cut: YesDividend was cut or suspended in recent history.

Payout & Coverage

Caution
Earnings Payout Ratio
100.4%Danger
FCF Payout Ratio
55.3%Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
55.6%Caution
Interest Coverage
4.0xCaution

Balance Sheet

Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
20.9%Safe
Current Ratio
1.3xCaution
Debt-to-Equity
58.2Very Safe

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
6.7%Warning
Operating Margin
21.2%Safe
Gross Margin
59.6%Very Safe
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Warning
Dividend Streak
1 yrsDanger
Dividend Cut
YesDanger
5-Year Dividend CAGR
36.8%Very Safe
Earnings Stability
UnstableDanger

About Tko Group Holdings Inc.

TKO Group Holdings Inc. is a premium sports and entertainment company operating leading combat sports and sports entertainment brands. It owns and manages valuable intellectual property through its primary segments: UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and additional businesses including PBR, the premier bull riding organization, and a joint venture in professional boxing called Zuffa Boxing. The company monetizes its assets via media rights and content production, live events and hospitality, partnerships and marketing, and consumer products licensing, encompassing programming distribution, ticket sales, pay-per-view events, sponsorships, merchandising of apparel and memorabilia, and direct-to-consumer streaming like UFC FIGHT PASS. TKO Group Holdings Inc. also provides services through IMG, a global sports marketing agency, and On Location, a leader in premium experiential hospitality for major events. Headquartered in New York, New York, the company reaches audiences across more than 210 countries and territories with hundreds of live events annually.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.84%

Annual Dividend

$1.56

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

100.37%

FCF Payout Ratio

55.29%

Stock Price

$186.79

52-Week Range

$152.29 $226.94

Dividend History (2016–2025)

TKO annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

TKO earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

March 16, 2026

Last Payment Date

March 31, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

68.59%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

36.80%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

16.96%

3-Year Total Growth

379.17%

5-Year Total Growth

379.17%

10-Year Total Growth

379.17%

Income Calculator

TKO Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

$18,679.00

Annual Income

$156.00

Quarterly Income

$39.00

Monthly Income

$13.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is TKO's current dividend yield?
Tko Group Holdings Inc. (TKO) currently has a dividend yield of 0.84%, based on a stock price of $186.79 and an annual dividend of $1.56.
When is TKO's next dividend payment date?
TKO's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-16 and the next payment date is 2026-03-31. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does TKO pay in dividends per year?
Tko Group Holdings Inc. paid $2.30 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.
Has TKO been increasing its dividend?
Tko Group Holdings Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 36.80% and a 10-year CAGR of 16.96%.
Is TKO's dividend safe?
Tko Group Holdings Inc. has a payout ratio of 100.37%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 55.29%. The payout ratio is above 100%, which may indicate the company is paying more in dividends than it earns. This could be unsustainable long-term.
How is TKO's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Tko Group Holdings Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for communication services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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