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Yield 12m 0.78%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.49
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 8.70%
Overall Dividend Rating 58.45%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.52%
Payout Ratio 28.0%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 92.5%
Total Return 12m: 14.28%
#13 in Group
Total Return 5y: 85.07%
#12 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
MCO 72,393m 0.78% 1.52%
GPW 315m 6.75% 11.3%
ENX 16,111m 4.48% 9.55%
CME 95,029m 4.38% 6.97%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
MCO 72,393m 8.70% 28.0%
MSCI 39,310m 17.0% 43.4%
ENX 16,111m 11.3% 44.1%
DB1 56,603m 5.55% 35.2%

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MCO Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-02-25 2025-02-25 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.94 10.6% 0.19%
2024-11-22 2024-11-22 2024-12-13 Quarterly 0.85 0.18%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-09-06 Quarterly 0.85 0.18%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-06-07 Quarterly 0.85 0.21%
2024-02-22 2024-02-23 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.85 10.4% 0.22%
2023-11-22 2023-11-24 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.77 0.21%
2023-08-17 2023-08-18 2023-09-08 Quarterly 0.77 0.23%
2023-05-18 2023-05-19 2023-06-09 Quarterly 0.77 0.25%
2023-02-23 2023-02-24 2023-03-17 Quarterly 0.77 10% 0.26%
2022-11-22 2022-11-23 2022-12-14 Quarterly 0.7 0.24%
2022-08-18 2022-08-19 2022-09-09 Quarterly 0.7 0.22%
2022-05-19 2022-05-20 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.7 0.25%
2022-02-24 2022-02-25 2022-03-18 Quarterly 0.7 12.9% 0.23%
2021-11-22 2021-11-23 2021-12-14 Quarterly 0.62 0.16%
2021-08-19 2021-08-20 2021-09-10 Quarterly 0.62 0.17%
2021-05-19 2021-05-20 2021-06-10 Quarterly 0.62 0.19%
2021-02-24 2021-02-25 2021-03-18 Quarterly 0.62 10.7% 0.23%
2020-11-20 2020-11-23 2020-12-14 Quarterly 0.56 0.2%
2020-08-19 2020-08-20 2020-09-10 Quarterly 0.56 0.2%
2020-05-19 2020-05-20 2020-06-10 Quarterly 0.56 0.22%
2020-02-24 2020-02-25 2020-03-18 Quarterly 0.56 12%
2019-11-20 2019-11-21 2019-12-12 Quarterly 0.5
2019-08-19 2019-08-20 2019-09-10 Quarterly 0.5
2019-05-17 2019-05-20 2019-06-10 Quarterly 0.5
2019-02-22 2019-02-25 2019-03-18 Quarterly 0.5 13.6%
2018-11-20 2018-11-21 2018-12-12 Quarterly 0.44
2018-08-17 2018-08-20 2018-09-10 Quarterly 0.44
2018-05-18 2018-05-21 2018-06-11 Quarterly 0.44
2018-02-16 2018-02-20 2018-03-12 Quarterly 0.44 15.8%
2017-11-20 2017-11-21 2017-12-12 Quarterly 0.38
2017-08-18 2017-08-22 2017-09-12 Quarterly 0.38
2017-05-18 2017-05-22 2017-06-12 Quarterly 0.38
2017-02-15 2017-02-20 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.38 2.7%
2016-11-17 2016-11-21 2016-12-12 Quarterly 0.37
2016-08-18 2016-08-22 2016-09-12 Quarterly 0.37
2016-05-18 2016-05-20 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.37
2016-02-17 2016-02-19 2016-03-10 Quarterly 0.37 8.8%
2015-11-18 2015-11-20 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.34
2015-08-18 2015-08-20 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.34
2015-05-18 2015-05-20 2015-06-10 Quarterly 0.34

MCO Dividend FAQ

Does MCO pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, MCO paid a dividend of 3.49 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-25.

What is the Dividend Yield of MCO?

As of April 2025, MCO`s dividend yield is 0.78%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.49 USD by the current share price of 424.86.

How often does MCO pay dividends?

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

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MCO?

The next ex-dividend date for Moodys (MCO) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of MCO?

MCO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.70% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MCO?

MCO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.52%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Moodys five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (3.49) divided by the purchase price five years ago (229.57):

What is the Payout Consistency of MCO?

MCO Payout Consistency is 92.5%.
Highly consistent: Moodys has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does MCO have a good Dividend Yield?

MCO`s 0.78% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MCO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MCO is 28.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MCO?

MCO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 58.45%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

MCO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MCO`s Outstanding Shares?

Moodys`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.64% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Moodys ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2005-05-19 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2009 238,000,000
2010 237,000,000 -0.42%
2011 229,000,000 -3.38%
2012 227,000,000 -0.87%
2013 224,000,000 -1.32%
2014 215,000,000 -4.02%
2015 203,000,000 -5.58%
2016 195,000,000 -3.94%
2017 194,000,000 -0.51%
2018 194,000,000
2019 192,000,000 -1.03%
2020 189,000,000 -1.56%
2021 188,000,000 -0.53%
2022 185,000,000 -1.6%
2023 184,000,000 -0.54%
2024 183,000,000 -0.54%