MGRC Dividend History & Analysis | 1.7% Yield

MGRC has a dividend yield of 1.7% and paid 1.94 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.72%
Payout Ratio 44.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.85%
Consistency Lifetime 96.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.74%
Payout FCF 31.7%
Streak Years 36
Dividend Rating 59.56%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -2.8%
Total Return 5y: 68.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Trading Companies & Distributors

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
RXL 13,007 M 4.76% 10.8%
SIX3 3,732 M 4.69% 5.86%
MSM 5,088 M 4.07% 4.81%
WSO 15,723 M 2.83% 5.42%
FAST 54,797 M 2.10% 5.32%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SIX3 3,732 M 172% 80.1%
INTR 4,107 M 167% 100%
AER 24,976 M 44.0% 18.0%
RXL 13,007 M 27.1% 65.8%
WSO 15,723 M 11.3% 95.3%

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MSM
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FAST
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MGRC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 2026-01-30 Quarterly 0.485 0% 0.44%
2025-10-17 2025-10-17 2025-10-31 Quarterly 0.485 0% 0.41%
2025-07-17 2025-07-17 2025-07-31 Quarterly 0.485 0% 0.41%
2025-04-16 2025-04-16 2025-04-30 Quarterly 0.485 2.1% 0.46%
2025-01-17 2025-01-17 2025-01-31 Quarterly 0.475 0% 0.4%
2024-10-17 2024-10-17 2024-10-31 Quarterly 0.475 0% 0.44%
2024-07-17 2024-07-17 2024-07-31 Quarterly 0.475 0% 0.42%
2024-04-15 2024-04-16 2024-04-30 Quarterly 0.475 2.2% 0.41%
2024-01-16 2024-01-17 2024-01-31 Quarterly 0.465 0% 0.43%
2023-10-16 2023-10-17 2023-10-31 Quarterly 0.465 0% 0.45%
2023-07-14 2023-07-17 2023-07-31 Quarterly 0.465 0% 0.5%
2023-04-13 2023-04-14 2023-04-28 Quarterly 0.465 2.2% 0.52%
2023-01-13 2023-01-17 2023-01-31 Quarterly 0.455 0% 0.46%
2022-10-14 2022-10-17 2022-10-31 Quarterly 0.455 0% 0.54%
2022-07-14 2022-07-15 2022-07-29 Quarterly 0.455 0% 0.61%
2022-04-13 2022-04-15 2022-04-29 Quarterly 0.455 4.6% 0.55%
2022-01-13 2022-01-17 2022-01-31 Quarterly 0.435 0% 0.56%
2021-10-14 2021-10-15 2021-10-29 Quarterly 0.435 0% 0.57%
2021-07-15 2021-07-16 2021-07-30 Quarterly 0.435 0% 0.55%
2021-04-14 2021-04-15 2021-04-30 Quarterly 0.435 3.6% 0.55%
2021-01-14 2021-01-15 2021-01-29 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2020-10-15 2020-10-16 2020-10-30 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2020-07-16 2020-07-17 2020-07-31 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2020-04-14 2020-04-15 2020-04-30 Quarterly 0.42 12% N/A
2020-01-16 2020-01-17 2020-01-31 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2019-10-16 2019-10-17 2019-10-31 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2019-07-16 2019-07-17 2019-07-31 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2019-04-12 2019-04-15 2019-04-30 Quarterly 0.375 10.3% N/A
2019-01-16 2019-01-17 2019-01-31 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2018-10-16 2018-10-17 2018-10-31 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2018-07-16 2018-07-17 2018-07-31 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2018-04-13 2018-04-16 2018-04-30 Quarterly 0.34 30.8% N/A
2018-01-16 2018-01-17 2018-01-31 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2017-10-16 2017-10-17 2017-10-31 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2017-07-13 2017-07-17 2017-07-31 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2017-04-11 2017-04-14 2017-04-28 Quarterly 0.26 2% N/A
2017-01-12 2017-01-17 2017-01-31 Quarterly 0.255 0% N/A
2016-10-13 2016-10-17 2016-10-31 Quarterly 0.255 0% N/A
2016-07-13 2016-07-15 2016-07-29 Quarterly 0.255 0% N/A
2016-04-13 2016-04-15 2016-04-29 Quarterly 0.255 2% N/A
2016-01-13 2016-01-15 2016-01-29 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-10-14 2015-10-16 2015-10-30 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-07-15 2015-07-17 2015-07-31 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-04-14 2015-04-16 2015-04-30 Quarterly 0.25 2% N/A
2015-01-14 2015-01-16 2015-01-30 Quarterly 0.245 0% N/A
2014-10-15 2014-10-17 2014-10-31 Quarterly 0.245 0% N/A
2014-07-15 2014-07-17 2014-07-31 Quarterly 0.245 0% N/A
2014-04-14 2014-04-16 2014-04-30 Quarterly 0.245 2.1% N/A
2014-01-15 2014-01-17 2014-01-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2013-10-17 2013-10-21 2013-10-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A

MGRC Dividend FAQ

McGrath RentCorp (NASDAQ: MGRC) is a B2B rental and sales firm that offers relocatable modular buildings, portable steel storage containers, and electronic test equipment across four operating segments: Mobile Modular, Portable Storage, TRS-RenTelco, and Enviroplex. The Mobile Modular segment serves temporary-space needs in education, construction, health-care and other sectors; Portable Storage supplies steel containers for construction, industrial and energy markets; TRS-RenTelco rents and sells test gear to aerospace, defense and semiconductor customers; and Enviroplex builds and sells portable classrooms to California school districts.

What is the Dividend Yield of MGRC?

As of February 2026, MGRC`s dividend yield is 1.72%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.94 USD by the current share price of 119.43.

Does MGRC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MGRC paid a dividend of 1.94 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-16 and the payout was 0.485 USD.

How often does MGRC pay dividends?

MGRC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MGRC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-16.

MGRC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MGRC for the next 4 payments are between 0.446 (-8.0%) and 0.487 (+0.4%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will MGRC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.485 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MGRC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MGRC?

MGRC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.85% per year.
Strong growth: MGRC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MGRC?

MGRC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.74%. If you bought MGRC's shares at 70.91 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.94 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.74% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MGRC?

MGRC Payout Consistency is 96.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: McGrath RentCorp has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MGRC have a good Dividend Yield?

MGRC`s 1.72% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MGRC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MGRC is 44.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of MGRC?

MGRC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 59.56%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MGRC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MGRC's Outstanding Shares?

McGrath RentCorp's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.22% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has MGRC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 28, 2005 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 27,136,000
1986 32,336,000 +19.16%
1987 33,952,000 +5%
1988 34,888,000 +2.76%
1989 30,000,000 -14.01%
1990 30,000,000
1991 34,444,400 +14.81%
1992 33,846,200 -1.74%
1993 33,333,300 -1.52%
1994 33,043,500 -0.87%
1995 31,000,000 -6.18%
1996 29,697,000 -4.2%
1997 29,411,800 -0.96%
1998 27,692,300 -5.85%
1999 34,865,800 +25.9%
2000 24,294,000 -30.32%
2001 24,854,000 +2.31%
2002 24,522,000 -1.34%
2003 24,252,000 -1.1%
2004 24,572,000 +1.32%
2005 24,866,000 +1.2%
2006 25,114,000 +1%
2007 23,978,000 -4.52%
2008 23,714,000 -1.1%
2009 23,826,000 +0.47%
2010 24,258,000 +1.81%
2011 24,639,000 +1.57%
2012 25,003,000 +1.48%
2013 26,211,000 +4.83%
2014 25,953,000 -0.98%
2015 24,015,000 -7.47%
2016 24,123,000 +0.45%
2017 24,410,000 +1.19%
2018 24,514,000 +0.43%
2019 24,697,000 +0.75%
2020 24,453,000 -0.99%
2021 24,537,000 +0.34%
2022 24,527,000 -0.04%
2023 24,535,000 +0.03%
2024 24,587,000 +0.21%
2025 24,644,000 +0.23%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:23