Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited

ASX:NEC Stock Report

Market Cap: AU$1.5b

Nine Entertainment Holdings Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 2/6

Nine Entertainment Holdings is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 8.02%.

Key information

8.0%

Dividend yield

1.9%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield9.9%
Future Dividend Yield8.3%
Dividend Growth-0.9%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio92%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Analysis Article Sep 02

Nine Entertainment Holdings (ASX:NEC) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To A$0.53

The board of Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited ( ASX:NEC ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of...

Recent updates

Narrative Update Jun 02

NEC: Special Meeting And Revised Outlook Will Shape Fairly Balanced Prospects

Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for Nine Entertainment Holdings from A$1.13 to A$0.97, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Nine Entertainment Holdings has scheduled a special or extraordinary shareholders meeting for May 21, 2026, at 09:00 E.
Narrative Update May 18

NEC: Future Returns Will Be Driven By Dividend Payouts And Earnings Repricing

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Nine Entertainment Holdings to A$1.99 from A$2.02, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Nine Entertainment Holdings has scheduled a special or extraordinary shareholders meeting for May 21, 2026, at the ground floor, 1 Denison Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia (Key Developments).
Narrative Update May 03

NEC: Dividend And Meeting Outlook Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Nine Entertainment Holdings to A$1.36 from A$1.41. This reflects updated views on revenue growth assumptions, profit margins and future P/E expectations.
Narrative Update Apr 19

NEC: Upcoming Dividend And Meeting Will Support Fairly Positive Outlook

Analysts have reduced their price target for Nine Entertainment Holdings from A$1.20 to A$1.13, citing updated assumptions for revenue trends, profit margins and a lower forecast P/E multiple. What's in the News Nine Entertainment Holdings has scheduled a Special or Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting for May 21, 2026, at ground floor, 1 Denison Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Apr 04

NEC: Future Returns Will Be Driven By Dividend Outlook And Earnings Repricing

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Nine Entertainment Holdings to A$2.02 from A$2.16, citing updated assumptions that include a lower discount rate, a move from a revenue decline to modest growth expectations, slightly lower profit margins, and a reduced future P/E multiple. What's in the News Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited declared an ordinary dividend of A$0.045 per share for the six months ending 31 December 2025 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Mar 21

NEC: Dividend Outlook Will Support Future Upside At Current Pricing

Analysts have modestly adjusted their price targets on Nine Entertainment Holdings, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and the stock's forward P/E multiple, while maintaining a broadly similar fair value estimate of about A$1.41 per share. What's in the News Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited declared an ordinary dividend of A$0.045 per share for the six months ending December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Mar 07

NEC: Radio Asset Sale And Dividend Outlook Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Nine Entertainment Holdings to A$1.41 from A$1.45. This reflects updated assumptions around a lower discount rate, a smaller projected revenue decline, a higher profit margin, and a reduced future P/E multiple.
Narrative Update Feb 20

NEC: Future Returns Will Be Driven By Radio Asset Divestment

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Nine Entertainment Holdings from A$2.08 to A$2.16, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, slightly softer revenue expectations, a modestly higher profit margin, and a small adjustment to future P/E multiples. What's in the News Nine Entertainment has accepted final submissions from potential purchasers for its audio division, including 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, after keeping the expressions of interest window open an extra two weeks to accommodate late bids.
Narrative Update Feb 06

NEC: Radio Asset Review Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have nudged their price target for Nine Entertainment Holdings higher, reflecting a fair value revision from A$1.44 to A$1.45. This change points to updated assumptions around a smaller forecast revenue decline, a slightly higher discount rate, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple and profit margin outlook.
Analysis Article Feb 02

What Does Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited's (ASX:NEC) Share Price Indicate?

While Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited ( ASX:NEC ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a...
Narrative Update Jan 23

NEC: Radio Asset Review And Modest Assumption Shifts Will Guide Fair Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Nine Entertainment Holdings from A$1.22 to A$1.20, reflecting slightly higher discount rate assumptions and modest tweaks to revenue contraction, profit margin and future P/E settings. What's in the News Nine Entertainment has accepted final submissions from potential purchasers for its audio division, including 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, following an extended expression of interest window that ran past the initial end of November deadline (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Jan 08

NEC: Measured Bolt On Deal Strategy Will Shape Fairly Priced Outlook

Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for Nine Entertainment Holdings from A$1.20 to A$1.22 per share, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue contraction, profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple in their latest price target work. What's in the News Chief Executive Officer Matt Stanton has lowered expectations that Nine Entertainment will pursue a large scale, transformational transaction in the near term, signaling a more measured approach to deals.
Narrative Update Dec 21

NEC: Future Returns Will Be Driven By Selective Adjacent Acquisitions

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Nine Entertainment Holdings to AUD 2.08 from AUD 2.58, reflecting slightly weaker revenue growth expectations and a higher discount rate, partially offset by modestly improved margin and valuation assumptions. What's in the News CEO Matt Stanton has signalled that Nine will prioritise bolt on acquisitions in areas adjacent to its existing print and Channel 9 broadcast businesses, rather than pursuing a large scale transformational deal, focusing on assets that complement the current portfolio.
Narrative Update Dec 07

NEC: Targeted Media Acquisitions Will Support Future Upside Despite Radio Divestment Uncertainty

Analysts have modestly revised their price target on Nine Entertainment Holdings upward by AUD 0.00, reflecting slightly lower perceived risk and a marginally cheaper forward earnings multiple, while keeping assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins effectively unchanged. What's in the News CEO Matt Stanton signalled Nine will pursue targeted bolt on acquisitions using proceeds from the Domain real estate stake, focusing on adjacent businesses that complement its print and Channel 9 broadcast portfolio rather than large transformational deals (The Australian).
Narrative Update Nov 23

NEC: Share Rally Momentum Will Drive Future Gains Despite Television Headwinds

Analysts have revised their price target for Nine Entertainment Holdings downward from $1.56 to $1.44. This adjustment reflects increased caution on the company's television business, as well as tempered profit margin and growth outlooks.
Narrative Update Nov 08

NEC: Share Rally Momentum And Media Deals Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have reduced their price target for Nine Entertainment Holdings from A$1.65 to A$1.56. They cite a cautious outlook on television segment exposure and the recent share rally as key factors behind the updated valuation.
Analysis Article Oct 31

Nine Entertainment Holdings (ASX:NEC) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Narrative Update Sep 27

Digital Integration And Premium Content Will Redefine Media Future

The notable downward revision in Nine Entertainment Holdings’ consensus price target primarily reflects a significant drop in its future P/E ratio despite a modest improvement in net profit margin, resulting in a new fair value estimate of A$1.65. What's in the News Nine announced an annual dividend of AUD 0.0400 per share, and a fully franked special dividend of 49.0 cents per share, both payable to shareholders in late September.
Analysis Article Sep 02

Nine Entertainment Holdings (ASX:NEC) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To A$0.53

The board of Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited ( ASX:NEC ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of...
Analysis Article Aug 30

The Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited (ASX:NEC) Analysts Have Been Trimming Their Sales Forecasts

Market forces rained on the parade of Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited ( ASX:NEC ) shareholders today, when the...
Narrative Update Aug 29

Digital Integration And Premium Content Will Redefine Media Future

The reduction in revenue growth forecasts from -1.1% to -2.8% per annum indicates a more challenging outlook for Nine Entertainment Holdings, which has contributed to a lower consensus analyst price target, now decreased from A$1.98 to A$1.87. What's in the News Nine Entertainment is considering acquiring Southern Cross Austereo (SCA), Australia's largest radio broadcaster, as it looks to deploy proceeds from the $3 billion sale of Domain.
Analysis Article Aug 13

Investors Still Waiting For A Pull Back In Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited (ASX:NEC)

When close to half the companies in Australia have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 18x, you may consider...
Analysis Article Jun 01

Is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited (ASX:NEC) Potentially Undervalued?

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited ( ASX:NEC ), might not be a large cap stock, but it led the ASX gainers with a...
Analysis Article Apr 28

Here's Why Nine Entertainment Holdings (ASX:NEC) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Apr 02

Here's What To Make Of Nine Entertainment Holdings' (ASX:NEC) Decelerating Rates Of Return

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Firstly, we'll...
Analysis Article Feb 21

Market Participants Recognise Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited's (ASX:NEC) Earnings Pushing Shares 28% Higher

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited ( ASX:NEC ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 28% gain in the...
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New Narrative Feb 17

Olympics Will Increase Stan's Subscriber Base And Engagement

Strategic investment in digital revenue streams and data enhancements positions Nine Entertainment for growth despite declining traditional media revenues.
Analysis Article Jan 27

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited (ASX:NEC)?

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited ( ASX:NEC ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of...
Analysis Article Jan 07

Market Participants Recognise Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited's (ASX:NEC) Earnings

There wouldn't be many who think Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited's ( ASX:NEC ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E...
Analysis Article Oct 08

Should You Investigate Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited (ASX:NEC) At AU$1.22?

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited ( ASX:NEC ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention...
Analysis Article Aug 30

Nine Entertainment Holdings (ASX:NEC) Has Announced A Dividend Of A$0.045

The board of Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited ( ASX:NEC ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of A$0.045...
Analysis Article Aug 19

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Nine Entertainment Holdings (ASX:NEC)

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term? In a...
Analysis Article Aug 01

Investors Appear Satisfied With Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited's (ASX:NEC) Prospects

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 23.6x Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited ( ASX:NEC ) may be sending...
Analysis Article Jun 13

Should You Think About Buying Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited (ASX:NEC) Now?

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited ( ASX:NEC ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention...
Analysis Article Apr 11

Nine Entertainment Holdings (ASX:NEC) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Analysis Article Feb 24

Nine Entertainment Holdings' (ASX:NEC) Dividend Will Be Reduced To A$0.04

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited ( ASX:NEC ) is reducing its dividend from last year's comparable payment to...
Analysis Article Jan 18

What Is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited's (ASX:NEC) Share Price Doing?

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited ( ASX:NEC ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention...
Analysis Article Oct 24

Is Nine Entertainment Holdings (ASX:NEC) Using Too Much Debt?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article Aug 28

Nine Entertainment Holdings (ASX:NEC) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited's ( ASX:NEC ) dividend is being reduced from last year's payment covering the...

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: NEC's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: NEC's dividend payments have fallen over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Nine Entertainment Holdings Dividend Yield vs Market
How does NEC dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (NEC)8.0%
Market Bottom 25% (AU)2.7%
Market Top 25% (AU)6.7%
Industry Average (Media)6.7%
Analyst forecast (NEC) (up to 3 years)8.3%

Notable Dividend: NEC's dividend (8.02%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the Australian market (2.73%).

High Dividend: NEC's dividend (8.02%) is in the top 25% of dividend payers in the Australian market (6.74%)


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its high payout ratio (92.5%), NEC's dividend payments are not well covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: NEC is paying a dividend but the company has no free cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/17 14:57
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/17 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/06/30

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited is covered by 16 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Aryan NoroziBarrenjoey Markets Pty Limited
Eric ChoiBarrenjoey Markets Pty Limited
Andrew ScottCGS International