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Yield 12m 0.56%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.84
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 10.53%
Overall Dividend Rating 59.58%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.16%
Payout Ratio 19.4%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 94.3%
Total Return 12m: 14.45%
#6 in Group
Total Return 5y: 111.38%
#3 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
MA 469,922m 0.56% 1.16%
WU 3,392m 9.06% 6.67%
FIS 37,025m 1.96% 1.35%
JKHY 12,595m 1.30% 1.42%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
MA 469,922m 10.5% 19.4%
V 641,261m 12.0% 21.4%
JKHY 12,595m 5.05% 40.2%
GPN 20,870m 5.09% 8.70%

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MA Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-04-09 2025-04-09 2025-05-09 Quarterly 0.76 0.16%
2025-01-10 2025-01-10 2025-02-07 Quarterly 0.76 15.2% 0.15%
2024-10-09 2024-10-09 2024-11-08 Quarterly 0.66 0.13%
2024-07-09 2024-07-09 2024-08-09 Quarterly 0.66 0.15%
2024-04-08 2024-04-09 2024-05-09 Quarterly 0.66 0.14%
2024-01-08 2024-01-09 2024-02-09 Quarterly 0.66 15.8% 0.16%
2023-10-05 2023-10-09 2023-11-09 Quarterly 0.57 0.15%
2023-07-06 2023-07-07 2023-08-09 Quarterly 0.57 0.14%
2023-04-05 2023-04-07 2023-05-09 Quarterly 0.57 0.16%
2023-01-06 2023-01-09 2023-02-09 Quarterly 0.57 16.3% 0.16%
2022-10-06 2022-10-07 2022-11-09 Quarterly 0.49 0.16%
2022-07-07 2022-07-08 2022-08-09 Quarterly 0.49 0.15%
2022-04-07 2022-04-08 2022-05-09 Quarterly 0.49 0.14%
2022-01-06 2022-01-07 2022-02-09 Quarterly 0.49 11.4% 0.13%
2021-10-07 2021-10-08 2021-11-09 Quarterly 0.44 0.13%
2021-07-08 2021-07-09 2021-08-09 Quarterly 0.44 0.12%
2021-04-08 2021-04-09 2021-05-07 Quarterly 0.44 0.12%
2021-01-07 2021-01-08 2021-02-09 Quarterly 0.44 10% 0.13%
2020-10-08 2020-10-09 2020-11-09 Quarterly 0.4 0.12%
2020-07-08 2020-07-09 2020-08-07 Quarterly 0.4 0.13%
2020-04-08 2020-04-09 2020-05-08 Quarterly 0.4
2020-01-08 2020-01-09 2020-02-07 Quarterly 0.4 21.2%
2019-10-08 2019-10-09 2019-11-08 Quarterly 0.33
2019-07-08 2019-07-09 2019-08-09 Quarterly 0.33
2019-04-08 2019-04-09 2019-05-09 Quarterly 0.33
2019-01-08 2019-01-09 2019-02-08 Quarterly 0.33 32%
2018-10-05 2018-10-09 2018-11-09 Quarterly 0.25
2018-07-06 2018-07-09 2018-08-09 Quarterly 0.25
2018-04-06 2018-04-09 2018-05-09 Quarterly 0.25
2018-01-08 2018-01-09 2018-02-09 Quarterly 0.25 13.6%
2017-10-05 2017-10-06 2017-11-09 Quarterly 0.22
2017-07-05 2017-07-07 2017-08-09 Quarterly 0.22
2017-04-05 2017-04-07 2017-05-09 Quarterly 0.22
2017-01-05 2017-01-09 2017-02-09 Quarterly 0.22 15.8%
2016-10-05 2016-10-10 2016-11-09 Quarterly 0.19
2016-07-06 2016-07-08 2016-08-09 Quarterly 0.19
2016-04-06 2016-04-08 2016-05-09 Quarterly 0.19
2016-01-06 2016-01-08 2016-02-09 Quarterly 0.19 18.8%
2015-10-07 2015-10-09 2015-11-09 Quarterly 0.16
2015-07-07 2015-07-09 2015-08-10 Quarterly 0.16

MA Dividend FAQ

Does MA pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, MA paid a dividend of 2.84 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-09.

What is the Dividend Yield of MA?

As of April 2025, MA`s dividend yield is 0.56%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.84 USD by the current share price of 517.33.

How often does MA pay dividends?

MA pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), MA has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MA?

The next ex-dividend date for Mastercard (MA) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of MA?

MA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.5% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MA?

MA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.16%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Mastercard five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.84) divided by the purchase price five years ago (244.74):

What is the Payout Consistency of MA?

MA Payout Consistency is 94.3%.
Highly consistent: Mastercard has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does MA have a good Dividend Yield?

MA`s 0.56% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MA is 19.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MA?

MA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 59.58%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

MA Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MA`s Outstanding Shares?

Mastercard`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.69% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Mastercard ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2014-01-22 with a factor of 10:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 10.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2002 1,000,920,000
2003 804,256,800 -19.65%
2004 1,000,000,000 +24.34%
2005 1,000,000,000
2006 1,358,470,000 +35.85%
2007 1,314,260,000 -3.25%
2008 1,296,360,000 -1.36%
2009 1,300,000,000 +0.28%
2010 1,300,000,000
2011 1,270,000,000 -2.31%
2012 1,250,000,000 -1.57%
2013 1,210,000,000 -3.2%
2014 1,157,000,000 -4.38%
2015 1,124,000,000 -2.85%
2016 1,090,000,000 -3.02%
2017 1,063,000,000 -2.48%
2018 1,038,000,000 -2.35%
2019 1,013,000,000 -2.41%
2020 1,001,000,000 -1.18%
2021 986,000,000 -1.5%
2022 963,000,000 -2.33%
2023 939,000,000 -2.49%
2024 919,000,000 -2.13%