About Paramount Global (VIACP) — Dividend Analysis 2026
ViacomCBS Inc. operates as a media and entertainment company worldwide. The company operates through TV Entertainment, Cable Networks, and Filmed Entertainment segments. The TV Entertainment segment 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 24/7 cable program service that provides college sports and related content, as well as streaming and cable subscription services. The Cable Networks segment creates and acquires programming for distribution and viewing on various media platforms, including subscription cable networks, subscription streaming, and basic cable networks. The Filmed Entertainment segment develops, produces, finances, acquires, and distributes films. The company was formerly known as CBS Corporation and changed its name to ViacomCBS Inc. in December 2019. ViacomCBS Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Is VIACP a good dividend investment in 2026?
VIACP offers a 8.45% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 100/100 (Very Safe). The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
VIACP DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your VIACP portfolio grows to $22.5K vs $18.5K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
VIACP dividend growth history & forecast
VIACP has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% 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 8.45%.
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.
🌍 VIACP Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold VIACP.
Gross yield
8.45%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
7.18%
Real yield (−CPI)
4.38%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
8.45%
5.65%
$845 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
7.18%
4.38%
$718 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
6.76%
3.96%
$676 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
8.45%
5.65%
$845 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
7.71%
4.91%
$771 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
8.45%
5.65%
$845 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
6.34%
3.54%
$634 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
7.18%
4.38%
$718 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
5.91%
3.11%
$591 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
6.22%
3.42%
$622 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
5.91%
3.11%
$591 / 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.
🎯 VIACP Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
14yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your VIACP investment of $52.36/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$10.0K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$7.5K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in VIACP for:
Shares needed
6,381
Capital required
$334,109
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $4.42/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 VIACP Dividend Payment Schedule
VIACP pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$9.40 / payment
$37.61 / year after tax
100 shares
$94.03 / payment
$376.13 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$940.31 / payment
$3761.25 / year after tax
📊 VIACP vs Communication Services Benchmarks
How VIACP compares to typical Communication Services averages.
Benchmark: Communication Services
Dividend Yield▲+6.15% vs sectorBetter
VIACP
8.45%
avg
2.30%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-5.20% vs sectorBelow avg
VIACP
0.00%
avg
5.20%
Payout Ratio▼+2.00% vs sectorBelow avg
VIACP
50.00%
avg
48.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for VIACP sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ VIACP Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
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Geographic Revenue Breakdown
Where VIACP 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 VIACP 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 →