MCO Dividend History & Analysis | 0.8% Yield

MCO has a dividend yield of 0.8% and paid 3.76 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.76%
Payout Ratio 33.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.96%
Consistency Lifetime 92.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.41%
Payout FCF 26.1%
Streak Years 31
Dividend Rating 66.50%

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: -9.3%
Total Return 5y: 69.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Financial Exchanges & Data

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ENX 14,427 M 2.01% 3.77%
CME 104,535 M 1.90% 3.15%
DB1 46,176 M 1.43% 3.26%
CBOE 28,606 M 1.16% 3.15%
NDAQ 56,284 M 1.24% 2.98%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ENX 14,427 M 18.5% 98.7%
MSCI 45,777 M 18.6% 100%
MORN 8,363 M 17.8% 96.1%
CBOE 28,606 M 10.7% 97.2%
TW 22,651 M 10.7% 98.8%

MCO 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
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 2025-12-12 Quarterly 0.94 0% 0.2%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-05 Quarterly 0.94 0% 0.18%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-06-06 Quarterly 0.94 0% 0.19%
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% 0.18%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-09-06 Quarterly 0.85 0% 0.18%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-06-07 Quarterly 0.85 0% 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% 0.21%
2023-08-17 2023-08-18 2023-09-08 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.23%
2023-05-18 2023-05-19 2023-06-09 Quarterly 0.77 0% 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% 0.24%
2022-08-18 2022-08-19 2022-09-09 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.22%
2022-05-19 2022-05-20 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.7 0% 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% 0.16%
2021-08-19 2021-08-20 2021-09-10 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.17%
2021-05-19 2021-05-20 2021-06-10 Quarterly 0.62 0% 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% N/A
2020-08-19 2020-08-20 2020-09-10 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2020-05-19 2020-05-20 2020-06-10 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2020-02-24 2020-02-25 2020-03-18 Quarterly 0.56 12% N/A
2019-11-20 2019-11-21 2019-12-12 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-08-19 2019-08-20 2019-09-10 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-05-17 2019-05-20 2019-06-10 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-02-22 2019-02-25 2019-03-18 Quarterly 0.5 13.6% N/A
2018-11-20 2018-11-21 2018-12-12 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2018-08-17 2018-08-20 2018-09-10 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2018-05-18 2018-05-21 2018-06-11 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2018-02-16 2018-02-20 2018-03-12 Quarterly 0.44 15.8% N/A
2017-11-20 2017-11-21 2017-12-12 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2017-08-18 2017-08-22 2017-09-12 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2017-05-18 2017-05-22 2017-06-12 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2017-02-15 2017-02-20 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.38 2.7% N/A
2016-11-17 2016-11-21 2016-12-12 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2016-08-18 2016-08-22 2016-09-12 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2016-05-18 2016-05-20 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2016-02-17 2016-02-19 2016-03-10 Quarterly 0.37 8.8% N/A
2015-11-18 2015-11-20 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2015-08-18 2015-08-20 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2015-05-18 2015-05-20 2015-06-10 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2015-02-18 2015-02-20 2015-03-10 Quarterly 0.34 21.4% N/A
2014-11-18 2014-11-20 2014-12-10 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2014-08-18 2014-08-20 2014-09-10 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2014-05-16 2014-05-20 2014-06-10 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2014-02-18 2014-02-20 2014-03-10 Quarterly 0.28 12% N/A
2013-11-18 2013-11-20 2013-12-10 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-08-16 2013-08-20 2013-09-10 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A

MCO Dividend FAQ

Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) is a global risk-assessment firm organized into two operating segments: Moody’s Analytics, which delivers credit research, data, modeling and SaaS solutions for banks, insurers and other financial institutions; and Moody’s Investors Service, which issues credit ratings and related assessments on corporate, sovereign and structured-finance obligations.

What is the Dividend Yield of MCO?

As of February 2026, MCO`s dividend yield is 0.76%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.76 USD by the current share price of 452.49.

Does MCO pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MCO paid a dividend of 3.76 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-21 and the payout was 0.94 USD.

How often does MCO pay dividends?

MCO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MCO has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-21.

MCO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MCO for the next 4 payments are between 0.892 (-5.1%) and 0.927 (-1.4%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will MCO pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.94 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-21. The next Ex-Dividend date for Moodys (MCO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MCO?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of MCO?

MCO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.0% per year.
Strong growth: MCO's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MCO?

MCO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.41%. If you bought MCO's shares at 267.00 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.76 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.41% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MCO?

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

Does MCO have a good Dividend Yield?

MCO`s 0.76% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MCO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MCO is 33.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of MCO?

MCO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.50%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MCO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MCO's Outstanding Shares?

Moodys's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.93% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has MCO ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 19, 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
1998 343,500,000
1999 322,400,000 -6.14%
2000 318,000,000 -1.36%
2001 308,800,000 -2.89%
2002 296,200,000 -4.08%
2003 298,200,000 +0.68%
2004 299,000,000 +0.27%
2005 290,500,000 -2.84%
2006 277,700,000 -4.41%
2007 247,400,000 -10.91%
2008 235,400,000 -4.85%
2009 236,900,000 +0.64%
2010 228,900,000 -3.38%
2011 223,400,000 -2.4%
2012 227,300,000 +1.75%
2013 219,000,000 -3.65%
2014 210,500,000 -3.88%
2015 200,200,000 -4.89%
2016 193,400,000 -3.4%
2017 194,400,000 +0.52%
2018 194,000,000 -0.21%
2019 190,600,000 -1.75%
2020 189,200,000 -0.73%
2021 187,400,000 -0.95%
2022 183,900,000 -1.87%
2023 183,600,000 -0.16%
2024 182,700,000 -0.49%
2025 180,200,000 -1.37%

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: 2026-02-06 03:12