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MCO Dividend History - Moodys

Track the latest MCO dividend history: 0.77% Dividend Yield, 8.70% Annual Growth - Explore MCO's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 0.77%
Cash Amount 12m 3.49
Dividend Growth 5y avg 8.70%
Dividend Rating 59.02%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.96%
Payout Ratio 28.0%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 92.5%
Total Return 12m: 17.43%
#12 in Group
Total Return 5y: 151.41%
#11 in Group
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Top Dividend Payers in Financial Exchanges & Data

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
MCO 90,865m 0.77% 1.96%
GPW 309m 6.91% 12.8%
CME 91,449m 4.48% 8.67%
ENX 13,636m 2.21% 4.95%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
MCO 90,865m 8.70% 59.0%
X 9,660m 294% 64.4%
MSCI 43,046m 17.0% 64.9%
ENX 13,636m 11.3% 66.7%

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MCO Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount 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 History - FAQ

Does MCO pay dividends?

Yes, as of March 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 March 2025, MCO`s dividend yield is 0.77%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.49M USD by the current share price of 446.84.

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 Rate of MCO?

MCO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.70M% 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 1.96M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Moodys five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (3.49M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (177.73):

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 0.77% 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 59.02%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: MCO Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of MCO`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Moodys are shrinking at a rate of -0.64% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did 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 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%