About Paramount Global (PARA) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Paramount Global operates as a media and entertainment company worldwide. The company distributes a schedule of news and public affairs broadcasts, and sports and entertainment programming; acquires or develops, and schedules programming on the CBS Television Network that includes primetime comedies and dramas, reality, specials, kids' programs, daytime dramas, game shows, and late night programs; produces or distributes talk shows, court shows, game shows, and newsmagazines; owns and operates 29 broadcast television stations; and operates CBS Sports Network, a 24-hour cable channel that provides sports and related content, as well as streaming and cable subscription services. It also operates Paramount+, a digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming services; and creates and acquires programming for distribution and viewing on various media platforms, including subscription cable networks, subscription streaming, and premium and basic cable networks. In addition, the company develops, produces, finances, acquires, and distributes films. Paramount Global was formerly known as ViacomCBS Inc. and changed its name to Paramount Global in February 2022. The company was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in New York, New York. Paramount Global operates as a subsidiary of National Amusements, Inc.
Is PARA a good dividend investment in 2026?
PARA offers a 1.81% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 85/100 (Very Safe). The 5-year dividend CAGR of -50% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
PARA DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your PARA portfolio grows to $113.26 vs $287.58 without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
PARA dividend growth history & forecast
PARA has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and -50% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 1.81%.
Strand Safety Score™ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
🌍 PARA Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold PARA.
Gross yield
1.81%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
1.54%
Real yield (−CPI)
-1.26%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
1.81%
-0.99%
$181 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
1.54%
-1.26%
$154 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
1.45%
-1.35%
$145 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
1.81%
-0.99%
$181 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
1.65%
-1.15%
$165 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
1.81%
-0.99%
$181 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
1.36%
-1.44%
$136 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
1.54%
-1.26%
$154 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
1.27%
-1.53%
$127 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
1.33%
-1.47%
$133 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
1.27%
-1.53%
$127 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 PARA Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
50yr+
Years for dividends to fully repay your PARA investment of $11.04/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$155.38
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$-2316.92
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in PARA for:
Shares needed
141,177
Capital required
$1,558,594
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $0.20/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 PARA Dividend Payment Schedule
PARA pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$0.42 / payment
$1.70 / year after tax
100 shares
$4.25 / payment
$17.00 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$42.50 / payment
$170.00 / year after tax
📊 PARA vs Communication Services Benchmarks
How PARA compares to typical Communication Services averages.
Benchmark: Communication Services
Dividend Yield▼-0.49% vs sectorBelow avg
PARA
1.81%
avg
2.30%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-55.20% vs sectorBelow avg
PARA
-50.00%
avg
5.20%
Payout Ratio▼+2.00% vs sectorBelow avg
PARA
50.00%
avg
48.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for PARA sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ PARA Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
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Analyst Price Target
Wall Street consensus
Current Price
$11.04
Analyst Target
$15.89
Upside / Downside
+43.9%
Range
$8.00 – $37.00
💡 If PARA reaches the analyst target of $15.89, investors buying today at $11.04 would see an effective yield of 1.26% on shares purchased at target price — vs 1.81% at current price.
Analyst consensus price target via FMP. Not a guarantee of future performance. Past analyst accuracy varies.
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score
0.96
🔴 Distress Zone — elevated dividend cut risk
Safe: >3.0 · Grey: 1.81–3.0 · Distress: <1.81
Piotroski F-Score
4/9
⚠️ Moderate fundamentals
Strong: 7–9 · Moderate: 4–6 · Weak: 0–3
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
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Geographic Revenue Breakdown
Where PARA earns its money
UNITED STATES81%
Non-US19%
💡 International revenue may have additional withholding tax implications for non-US investors. Check your country's tax treaty with the US before investing.
Revenue breakdown from latest annual report via FMP. Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the PARA dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →