MC Dividend History & Analysis | 4% Yield

MC has a dividend yield of 4% and paid 2.6 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.03%
Payout Ratio 87.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -8.75%
Consistency Lifetime 88.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.37%
Payout FCF 38.5%
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 38.21%

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: -6.1%
Total Return 5y: 79.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Investment Banking & Brokerage

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NMR 25,953 M 6.09% 8.37%
LAZ 5,097 M 4.20% 7.67%
MS 286,012 M 2.66% 6.20%
GS 281,152 M 2.01% 6.94%
PIPR 5,517 M 2.07% 6.39%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
MRX 2,878 M 111% 100%
IBKR 126,798 M 41.7% 85.3%
SF 12,630 M 32.3% 51.2%
GS 281,152 M 21.1% 98.8%
MS 286,012 M 16.4% 90.1%

Quality Dividend Peers in Investment Banking & Brokerage

LAZ
Lazard
 4.20% Yield
EVR
Evercore Partners
 1.21% Yield
SF
Stifel Financial
 1.71% Yield

MC Dividend History: Last 49 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-10 2025-11-10 2025-12-04 Quarterly 0.65 0% 1.02%
2025-08-04 2025-08-04 2025-09-18 Quarterly 0.65 0% 0.95%
2025-05-05 2025-05-05 2025-06-20 Quarterly 0.65 0% 1.22%
2025-02-18 2025-02-18 2025-03-27 Quarterly 0.65 8.3% 0.86%
2024-11-04 2024-11-04 2024-12-02 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.91%
2024-08-05 2024-08-05 2024-09-26 Quarterly 0.6 0% 1.03%
2024-05-03 2024-05-06 2024-06-20 Quarterly 0.6 0% 1.15%
2024-02-16 2024-02-20 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.6 0% 1.09%
2023-11-10 2023-11-13 2023-12-22 Quarterly 0.6 0% 1.45%
2023-08-04 2023-08-07 2023-09-22 Quarterly 0.6 0% 1.25%
2023-05-05 2023-05-08 2023-06-23 Quarterly 0.6 0% 1.68%
2023-02-17 2023-02-21 2023-03-28 Quarterly 0.6 0% 1.33%
2022-11-11 2022-11-14 2022-12-02 Quarterly 0.6 0% 1.35%
2022-08-05 2022-08-08 2022-08-23 Quarterly 0.6 0% 1.36%
2022-05-06 2022-05-09 2022-06-08 Quarterly 0.6 0% 1.41%
2022-02-18 2022-02-22 2022-03-28 Quarterly 0.6 0% 1.22%
2021-11-05 2021-11-08 2021-11-19 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.81%
2021-07-30 2021-08-02 2021-09-17 Quarterly 0.6 -70% 1.02%
2021-05-07 2021-05-10 2021-06-18 Quarterly 2 263.6% 3.77%
2021-02-19 2021-02-22 2021-03-26 Quarterly 0.55 -72.5% 1.02%
2020-12-17 2020-12-18 2020-12-29 Other 2 422.9% N/A
2020-11-05 2020-11-06 2020-11-30 Quarterly 0.3825 50% N/A
2020-08-07 2020-08-10 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.255 0% N/A
2020-05-01 2020-05-04 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.255 -66% N/A
2020-02-14 2020-02-18 2020-03-27 Quarterly 0.75 50% N/A
2019-11-07 2019-11-11 2019-12-13 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-09-27 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-05-09 2019-05-10 2019-06-25 Quarterly 0.5 -71.4% N/A
2019-02-15 2019-02-19 2019-03-29 Quarterly 1.75 272.3% N/A
2018-10-31 2018-11-01 2018-11-14 Quarterly 0.47 -76.1% N/A
2018-08-01 2018-08-02 2018-09-12 Quarterly 1.97 319.1% N/A
2018-05-02 2018-05-03 2018-05-17 Quarterly 0.47 -76.1% N/A
2018-02-16 2018-02-20 2018-03-07 Quarterly 1.97 432.4% N/A
2017-11-03 2017-11-06 2017-11-20 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2017-08-01 2017-08-03 2017-08-17 Quarterly 0.37 -63% N/A
2017-06-20 2017-06-22 2017-07-06 Other 1 170.3% N/A
2017-05-08 2017-05-10 2017-05-24 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2017-03-01 2017-03-03 2017-03-17 Quarterly 0.37 -70.4% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2017-01-05 Other 1.25 290.6% N/A
2016-11-18 2016-11-22 2016-12-07 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2016-08-18 2016-08-22 2016-09-06 Quarterly 0.32 6.7% N/A
2016-05-18 2016-05-20 2016-06-03 Quarterly 0.3 -72.7% N/A
2016-02-17 2016-02-19 2016-03-04 Quarterly 1.1 266.7% N/A
2015-11-19 2015-11-23 2015-12-08 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2015-08-20 2015-08-24 2015-09-08 Quarterly 0.3 50% N/A
2015-05-21 2015-05-26 2015-06-09 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-02-18 2015-02-20 2015-03-06 Quarterly 0.2 -83.3% N/A
2014-11-06 2014-11-10 2014-11-24 Quarterly 1.2 1100% N/A
2014-08-21 2014-08-25 2014-09-08 Other 0.1 0% N/A

MC Dividend FAQ

Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC) is a global independent investment-banking advisory firm that provides M&A, recapitalization, restructuring, capital-markets, and strategic advisory services to a broad client set that includes public corporations, middle-market owners, financial sponsors, governments and sovereign wealth funds. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the firm operates across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.

What is the Dividend Yield of MC?

As of February 2026, MC`s dividend yield is 4.03%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.60 USD by the current share price of 73.25.

Does MC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MC paid a dividend of 2.60 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-10 and the payout was 0.65 USD.

How often does MC pay dividends?

MC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-10.

MC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MC for the next 4 payments are between 0.6 (-7.7%) and 0.867 (+33.4%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will MC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.65 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for Moelis (MC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MC?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of MC?

MC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -8.75% per year.
Negative growth: MC's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of MC?

MC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.37%. If you bought MC's shares at 40.82 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.60 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.37% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MC?

MC Payout Consistency is 88.7%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Moelis has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MC have a good Dividend Yield?

MC`s 4.03% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MC is 87.3%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of MC?

MC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 38.21%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MC's Outstanding Shares?

Moelis's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 7.51% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Watch carefully: The company is issuing new shares, diluting existing shareholders. Dividend growth may lag earnings growth as payouts are spread across more shares.

Has MC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Aug 29, 2014 with a ratio of 1:2.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2012 7,699,900
2013 7,699,900
2014 18,155,900 +135.79%
2015 22,201,400 +22.28%
2016 25,781,300 +16.12%
2017 34,522,500 +33.91%
2018 54,609,300 +58.18%
2019 56,316,400 +3.13%
2020 64,358,900 +14.28%
2021 70,258,800 +9.17%
2022 70,414,200 +0.22%
2023 68,880,700 -2.18%
2024 77,734,000 +12.85%
2025 79,615,900 +2.42%

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: 2026-02-01 02:18