{"id":304745,"date":"2026-10-13T11:17:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T05:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=304745"},"modified":"2026-10-13T11:17:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T05:47:14","slug":"jagran-prakashan-dividend-2026-media-stock-gives-14-percent-dividend-yield-ytd-beats-bank-fd-ppf-rs-7-interim-rs-3-special-dividend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jagran-prakashan-dividend-2026-media-stock-gives-14-percent-dividend-yield-ytd-beats-bank-fd-ppf-rs-7-interim-rs-3-special-dividend\/","title":{"rendered":"Jagran Prakashan Dividend 2026: Media Stock Gives 14% Dividend Yield YTD, Beats Bank FD and PPF Rate, Rs 7 Interim Plus Rs 3 Special Dividend, Ex-Date 5 June, Payout, Cash and Risks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>Jagran Prakashan dividend: Rs 10 per share (Rs 7 interim plus Rs 3 special), ex-dividend date 5 June 2026, paid by 27 June. Dividend yield about 14% YTD per headline; 16.2% at Rs 61.56 (12 Oct, my calculation). PPF 7.1%. Payout about Rs 217.7 crore, above FY26 consolidated profit of Rs 196.97 crore.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#F0F9FF;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#1F4E79;font-size:14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\">Jagran Prakashan dividend of Rs 10 per share, made up of a Rs 7 interim dividend and a Rs 3 special dividend, went ex-dividend on 5 June 2026 and gives a dividend yield of about 14% year to date per the headline, which is well above the PPF rate of 7.1% and the 5-year post office deposit rate of 7.5%. The payout is about Rs 217.7 crore on 21.77 crore shares, roughly 110% of FY26 consolidated profit of Rs 196.97 crore (my calculation), and at the Rs 61.56 price on 12 October the Rs 10 works out to 16.2%, so the 14% figure depends on the share price used. The company calls the Rs 3 a special dividend although the headline calls it final, so it may not repeat, and last year&#8217;s dividend was Rs 6. A yield built on a one-time payout is not a promise of future income, so check cash, profit trend and the promoter dispute before buying for dividends.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Jagran Prakashan dividend is the media stock behind the headline that says a media company gives a 14% dividend yield and beats bank FD and PPF rates. The headline does not name the company, but the Rs 7 interim dividend, the Rs 3 payout and the ex-date of 5 June 2026 match Jagran Prakashan.<\/p>\n<p>This guide explains the Jagran Prakashan dividend, shows how the 14% dividend yield is worked out and why other figures differ, compares it with PPF and post office rates, reviews the company&#8217;s cash and results, and covers the risks.<\/p>\n<p>Because the headline gave no company name, I matched it from the dividend amounts and date. Please confirm it against the original report.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&#038;utm_medium=jagran-prakashan-dividend-2026-media-stock-gives-14-percent-dividend-yield-ytd-beats-bank-fd-ppf-rs-7-interim-rs-3-special-dividend\">Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jagran-prakashan-dividend-2026-media-stock-gives-14-percent-dividend-yield-ytd-beats-bank-fd-ppf-rs-7-interim-rs-3-special-dividend\/#Jagran_Prakashan_Dividend_2026_Key_Details\" title=\"Jagran Prakashan Dividend 2026: Key Details\">Jagran Prakashan Dividend 2026: Key Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jagran-prakashan-dividend-2026-media-stock-gives-14-percent-dividend-yield-ytd-beats-bank-fd-ppf-rs-7-interim-rs-3-special-dividend\/#How_the_Jagran_Prakashan_Dividend_Yield_Is_Worked_Out\" title=\"How the Jagran Prakashan Dividend Yield Is Worked Out\">How the Jagran Prakashan Dividend Yield Is Worked Out<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jagran-prakashan-dividend-2026-media-stock-gives-14-percent-dividend-yield-ytd-beats-bank-fd-ppf-rs-7-interim-rs-3-special-dividend\/#Jagran_Prakashan_Dividend_vs_Bank_FD_and_PPF\" title=\"Jagran Prakashan Dividend vs Bank FD and PPF\">Jagran Prakashan Dividend vs Bank FD and PPF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jagran-prakashan-dividend-2026-media-stock-gives-14-percent-dividend-yield-ytd-beats-bank-fd-ppf-rs-7-interim-rs-3-special-dividend\/#Why_the_Jagran_Prakashan_Dividend_Yield_Is_So_High\" title=\"Why the Jagran Prakashan Dividend Yield Is So High\">Why the Jagran Prakashan Dividend Yield Is So High<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jagran-prakashan-dividend-2026-media-stock-gives-14-percent-dividend-yield-ytd-beats-bank-fd-ppf-rs-7-interim-rs-3-special-dividend\/#Financial_Strength_Behind_the_Jagran_Prakashan_Dividend\" title=\"Financial Strength Behind the Jagran Prakashan Dividend\">Financial Strength Behind the Jagran Prakashan Dividend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jagran-prakashan-dividend-2026-media-stock-gives-14-percent-dividend-yield-ytd-beats-bank-fd-ppf-rs-7-interim-rs-3-special-dividend\/#Recent_Results_and_Business_Trend\" title=\"Recent Results and Business Trend\">Recent Results and Business Trend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jagran-prakashan-dividend-2026-media-stock-gives-14-percent-dividend-yield-ytd-beats-bank-fd-ppf-rs-7-interim-rs-3-special-dividend\/#Jagran_Prakashan_Dividend_History\" title=\"Jagran Prakashan Dividend History\">Jagran Prakashan Dividend History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jagran-prakashan-dividend-2026-media-stock-gives-14-percent-dividend-yield-ytd-beats-bank-fd-ppf-rs-7-interim-rs-3-special-dividend\/#Risks_Around_the_Jagran_Prakashan_Dividend\" title=\"Risks Around the Jagran Prakashan Dividend\">Risks Around the Jagran Prakashan Dividend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jagran-prakashan-dividend-2026-media-stock-gives-14-percent-dividend-yield-ytd-beats-bank-fd-ppf-rs-7-interim-rs-3-special-dividend\/#What_to_Watch_Next\" title=\"What to Watch Next\">What to Watch Next<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jagran-prakashan-dividend-2026-media-stock-gives-14-percent-dividend-yield-ytd-beats-bank-fd-ppf-rs-7-interim-rs-3-special-dividend\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jagran-prakashan-dividend-2026-media-stock-gives-14-percent-dividend-yield-ytd-beats-bank-fd-ppf-rs-7-interim-rs-3-special-dividend\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jagran-prakashan-dividend-2026-media-stock-gives-14-percent-dividend-yield-ytd-beats-bank-fd-ppf-rs-7-interim-rs-3-special-dividend\/#What_is_the_Jagran_Prakashan_dividend_for_2026\" title=\"What is the Jagran Prakashan dividend for 2026?\">What is the Jagran Prakashan dividend for 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jagran-prakashan-dividend-2026-media-stock-gives-14-percent-dividend-yield-ytd-beats-bank-fd-ppf-rs-7-interim-rs-3-special-dividend\/#When_was_the_Jagran_Prakashan_dividend_paid\" title=\"When was the Jagran Prakashan dividend paid?\">When was the Jagran Prakashan dividend paid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jagran-prakashan-dividend-2026-media-stock-gives-14-percent-dividend-yield-ytd-beats-bank-fd-ppf-rs-7-interim-rs-3-special-dividend\/#What_is_the_Jagran_Prakashan_dividend_yield\" title=\"What is the Jagran Prakashan dividend yield?\">What is the Jagran Prakashan dividend yield?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jagran-prakashan-dividend-2026-media-stock-gives-14-percent-dividend-yield-ytd-beats-bank-fd-ppf-rs-7-interim-rs-3-special-dividend\/#Does_the_Jagran_Prakashan_dividend_beat_bank_FD_and_PPF\" title=\"Does the Jagran Prakashan dividend beat bank FD and PPF?\">Does the Jagran Prakashan dividend beat bank FD and PPF?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jagran-prakashan-dividend-2026-media-stock-gives-14-percent-dividend-yield-ytd-beats-bank-fd-ppf-rs-7-interim-rs-3-special-dividend\/#Is_the_Rs_3_a_final_or_a_special_dividend\" title=\"Is the Rs 3 a final or a special dividend?\">Is the Rs 3 a final or a special dividend?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jagran-prakashan-dividend-2026-media-stock-gives-14-percent-dividend-yield-ytd-beats-bank-fd-ppf-rs-7-interim-rs-3-special-dividend\/#Is_the_Jagran_Prakashan_dividend_covered_by_profit\" title=\"Is the Jagran Prakashan dividend covered by profit?\">Is the Jagran Prakashan dividend covered by profit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jagran-prakashan-dividend-2026-media-stock-gives-14-percent-dividend-yield-ytd-beats-bank-fd-ppf-rs-7-interim-rs-3-special-dividend\/#What_are_the_main_risks\" title=\"What are the main risks?\">What are the main risks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/jagran-prakashan-dividend-2026-media-stock-gives-14-percent-dividend-yield-ytd-beats-bank-fd-ppf-rs-7-interim-rs-3-special-dividend\/#Should_I_buy_Jagran_Prakashan_for_the_dividend\" title=\"Should I buy Jagran Prakashan for the dividend?\">Should I buy Jagran Prakashan for the dividend?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jagran_Prakashan_Dividend_2026_Key_Details\"><\/span><strong>Jagran Prakashan Dividend 2026: Key Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Item<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Detail<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Dividend per share<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 10 (500% of face value Rs 2)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 7 interim plus Rs 3 special<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Ex-dividend date and record date<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">5 June 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">The stock traded ex-dividend once this year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Payment date<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">On or before 27 June 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Per the company&#8217;s announcement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Shares eligible<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">21,76,54,272<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Fully paid-up equity shares<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Total payout<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About Rs 217.7 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 10 times 21.77 crore shares (my calculation)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Announced<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">28 May 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">With the FY26 results<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The company describes the Rs 10 as an interim dividend that includes a Rs 3 special dividend. The headline calls the Rs 3 a final dividend, so the label differs, but the total is the same.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\">Check the Univest Screener for live data on dividend stocks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_Jagran_Prakashan_Dividend_Yield_Is_Worked_Out\"><\/span><strong>How the Jagran Prakashan Dividend Yield Is Worked Out<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Measure<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Calculation (my calculation)<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Result<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">At the headline&#8217;s 14%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 10 divided by 14%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Implies a price near Rs 71<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">At Rs 61.56 (12 October close)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 10 divided by Rs 61.56<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 16.2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">If next year pays Rs 7<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 7 divided by Rs 61.56<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 11.4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">If next year pays Rs 6, as in 2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 6 divided by Rs 61.56<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 9.7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The dividend yield changes with the share price, which explains why the headline says 14% while a data page shows 16.2%. Yield on the Rs 10 payout is a trailing figure, and the forward Jagran Prakashan dividend may be lower.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&#038;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track dividend stocks and your watchlist live.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jagran_Prakashan_Dividend_vs_Bank_FD_and_PPF\"><\/span><strong>Jagran Prakashan Dividend vs Bank FD and PPF<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Option<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Rate<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Jagran Prakashan dividend, trailing<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 14% to 16%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Not guaranteed; the share price can fall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">PPF<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">7.1%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">15-year lock-in; unchanged for October to December 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">5-year post office time deposit<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">7.5%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Fixed return<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">National Savings Certificate<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">7.7%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Fixed return<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">1-year post office time deposit<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">6.9%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Fixed return<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Bank FD<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Varies by bank<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">I did not verify a specific bank rate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The headline comparison is a stretch, because a dividend yield is not a fixed rate. FD and PPF return interest on money that is not exposed to share price swings, while a stock&#8217;s price can move far more than its dividend. The Jagran Prakashan dividend also adds to your taxable income.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_Jagran_Prakashan_Dividend_Yield_Is_So_High\"><\/span><strong>Why the Jagran Prakashan Dividend Yield Is So High<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>A big payout: Rs 10 per share against a price of about Rs 61.<\/li>\n<li>A lower price: the share was Rs 70.22 on 8 January 2026 and Rs 61.56 on 12 October, down about 12% (my calculation).<\/li>\n<li>A special component: the Rs 3 special dividend lifts the total above the regular Rs 7.<\/li>\n<li>Total return is flatter: Rs 61.56 plus the Rs 10 dividend is about 2% above Rs 70.22 (my calculation), so the dividend mostly offset the price fall.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This is why a high Jagran Prakashan dividend yield does not by itself mean a strong investment. It shows how much cash was paid out against the price, not how the stock performed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Financial_Strength_Behind_the_Jagran_Prakashan_Dividend\"><\/span><strong>Financial Strength Behind the Jagran Prakashan Dividend<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Measure<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Figure<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">FY26 consolidated profit<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 196.97 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up 9.1% from Rs 180.49 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">FY26 standalone profit<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 237.41 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up from Rs 208.37 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">FY26 revenue from operations<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 1,876.22 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Slightly below Rs 1,888.13 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Dividend as share of profit<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 110% of consolidated, about 92% of standalone<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">My calculation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Net cash<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Above Rs 1,000 crore at group level<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Per the Q1 FY27 presentation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Cumulative payouts<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About Rs 2,100 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Dividends and buybacks over time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Market capitalisation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About Rs 1,340 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">21.77 crore shares times Rs 61.56 (my calculation)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The payout is funded from cash on the balance sheet, which is large against the market value. That supports the Jagran Prakashan dividend this year, but it also means the company is paying out more than it earned.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_Results_and_Business_Trend\"><\/span><strong>Recent Results and Business Trend<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Period<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Figure<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Q1 FY27 revenue<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 499.35 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up 9% year on year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Q1 FY27 operating profit<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 70.03 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up 10%; margin 14.02% against 13.87%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Q1 FY27 net profit<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 61.23 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Down 8% from Rs 66.76 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Print advertising<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 277 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up 13%; circulation flat at Rs 85 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Raw material cost<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 132.05 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up from Rs 105.87 crore on higher newsprint prices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Q4 FY26<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Loss attributable to owners of Rs 15.80 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Against a profit of Rs 54.12 crore a year earlier, per one report<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Revenue is growing, but profit fell in Q1 FY27 because newsprint costs rose. The company also said digital performance was hurt by Google search changes and the shift toward AI-based search. These trends matter for the next Jagran Prakashan dividend.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jagran_Prakashan_Dividend_History\"><\/span><strong>Jagran Prakashan Dividend History<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Date<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Amount per share<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Type<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">5 June 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 10<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Interim, including Rs 3 special<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">30 May 2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 6<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Interim<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">13 September 2024<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 5<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Final<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">17 August 2022<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 4<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Interim<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">19 September 2019<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 3.50<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Final<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The amount has risen, but the Jagran Prakashan dividend has gaps, with no payout between 2019 and 2022, so it is not a steady stream.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_Around_the_Jagran_Prakashan_Dividend\"><\/span><strong>Risks Around the Jagran Prakashan Dividend<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>One-off element:<\/strong> The Jagran Prakashan dividend includes a Rs 3 special dividend that may not repeat, and last year&#8217;s total was Rs 6.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Payout above profit:<\/strong> A Jagran Prakashan dividend of about 110% of consolidated profit cannot be sustained for long.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Newsprint cost:<\/strong> Higher input prices cut print margins.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Digital weakness:<\/strong> Search and AI changes hurt digital traffic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Governance dispute:<\/strong> Litigation among promoter-group members is pending at the NCLT, and an EGM to remove seven independent directors and one whole-time director was allowed by the NCLAT, with implementation on hold.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tax:<\/strong> Dividend income is taxed at your slab rate, and TDS applies above a yearly threshold.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Watch_Next\"><\/span><strong>What to Watch Next<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Q2 FY27 results and the operating margin.<\/li>\n<li>Newsprint prices and print advertising growth.<\/li>\n<li>The NCLT and NCLAT outcome on the promoter dispute.<\/li>\n<li>Whether the board keeps the Jagran Prakashan dividend near Rs 6 to Rs 10.<\/li>\n<li>The cash balance after the Rs 217.7 crore payout.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Jagran Prakashan dividend of Rs 10 per share gives a headline yield of about 14%, above PPF at 7.1%, but it includes a Rs 3 special payout that exceeded FY26 profit. Treat the yield as a one-time figure and check cash, margins and the governance dispute. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before making any decision.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#CC0000;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Jagran_Prakashan_dividend_for_2026\"><\/span><strong>What is the Jagran Prakashan dividend for 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Rs 10 per share, made up of a Rs 7 interim dividend and a Rs 3 special dividend, with an ex-dividend date of 5 June 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_was_the_Jagran_Prakashan_dividend_paid\"><\/span><strong>When was the Jagran Prakashan dividend paid?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> On or before 27 June 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Jagran_Prakashan_dividend_yield\"><\/span><strong>What is the Jagran Prakashan dividend yield?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> About 14% per the headline, and about 16.2% at the Rs 61.56 price on 12 October (my calculation). It depends on the share price used.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_Jagran_Prakashan_dividend_beat_bank_FD_and_PPF\"><\/span><strong>Does the Jagran Prakashan dividend beat bank FD and PPF?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> On a trailing basis yes, since PPF is 7.1%. But a dividend yield is not a fixed rate and the share price can fall.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Rs_3_a_final_or_a_special_dividend\"><\/span><strong>Is the Rs 3 a final or a special dividend?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The company calls it a special dividend within the Rs 10 interim, while the headline calls it final.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Jagran_Prakashan_dividend_covered_by_profit\"><\/span><strong>Is the Jagran Prakashan dividend covered by profit?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> No. The payout of about Rs 217.7 crore is about 110% of FY26 consolidated profit of Rs 196.97 crore (my calculation), funded from cash.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_main_risks\"><\/span><strong>What are the main risks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> A one-time payout, rising newsprint costs, digital weakness and a promoter dispute at the NCLT.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_buy_Jagran_Prakashan_for_the_dividend\"><\/span><strong>Should I buy Jagran Prakashan for the dividend?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> This article does not constitute investment advice. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the Jagran Prakashan dividend for 2026?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Rs 10 per share, made up of a Rs 7 interim dividend and a Rs 3 special dividend, with an ex-dividend date of 5 June 2026.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"When was the Jagran Prakashan dividend paid?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"On or before 27 June 2026.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the Jagran Prakashan dividend yield?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"About 14% per the headline, and about 16.2% at the Rs 61.56 price on 12 October (my calculation). It depends on the share price used.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does the Jagran Prakashan dividend beat bank FD and PPF?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"On a trailing basis yes, since PPF is 7.1%. But a dividend yield is not a fixed rate and the share price can fall.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the Rs 3 a final or a special dividend?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The company calls it a special dividend within the Rs 10 interim, while the headline calls it final.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the Jagran Prakashan dividend covered by profit?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. The payout of about Rs 217.7 crore is about 110% of FY26 consolidated profit of Rs 196.97 crore (my calculation), funded from cash.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the main risks?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A one-time payout, rising newsprint costs, digital weakness and a promoter dispute at the NCLT.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Should I buy Jagran Prakashan for the dividend?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"This article does not constitute investment advice. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor.\"}}]}<\/script><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jagran Prakashan dividend of Rs 10 per share gives a 14% yield, above PPF. See the ex-date, payout, cash and risks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":304744,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[842],"tags":[11594,1093,11593,11595,11597,11596],"class_list":["post-304745","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-dividend-stock-2026","tag-dividend-yield","tag-jagran-prakashan-dividend","tag-media-stock","tag-ppf-vs-dividend","tag-special-dividend"],"metadata":{"rank_math_internal_links_processed":["1"],"_thumbnail_id":["304744"],"rank_math_title":["Jagran Prakashan Dividend: 14% Yield Beats FD and PPF"],"rank_math_description":["Jagran Prakashan dividend of Rs 10 per share gives a 14% dividend yield YTD, above PPF and bank FD rates. See the ex-dividend date, payout, yield maths, cash and risks."],"rank_math_focus_keyword":["Jagran Prakashan dividend"],"rank_math_robots":["a:2:{i:0;s:7:\"noindex\";i:1;s:8:\"nofollow\";}"]},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jagran-prakashan-dividend-2026-media-stock-gives-14-dividend-yield-ytd-beats.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/304745","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=304745"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/304745\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":304746,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/304745\/revisions\/304746"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/304744"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=304745"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=304745"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=304745"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}