MCY Dividend History - Mercury General

Track the latest MCY dividend history: 2.30% Dividend Yield, -12.80% Annual Growth - Explore MCY's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 2.30%
Cash Amount 12m 1.27
Dividend Growth 5y avg -12.80%
Dividend Rating 21.20%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.17%
Payout Ratio 17.7%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 95.2%
Total Return 12m: 8.09%
#1 in Group
Total Return 5y: 30.09%
#1 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Property & Casualty Insurance

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
MCY 3,133m 2.30% 3.17%
ACGL 33,518m 5.47% 11.5%
AMSF 942m 3.01% 2.52%
AXS 7,473m 2.10% 3.35%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
MCY 3,133m -12.8% 21.2%
AMSF 942m -20.2% 37.1%
AXS 7,473m 1.30% 56.8%
AGO 4,665m 3.06% 54.0%

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

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2024-12-12 2024-12-12 2024-12-26 Quarterly 0.318 0.44%
2024-09-12 2024-09-12 2024-09-26 Quarterly 0.318 0.55%
2024-06-13 2024-06-13 2024-06-27 Quarterly 0.318 0.61%
2024-03-12 2024-03-13 2024-03-27 Quarterly 0.318 0.67%
2023-12-13 2023-12-14 2023-12-28 Quarterly 0.318 0.8%
2023-09-13 2023-09-14 2023-09-28 Quarterly 0.318 1.1%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-29 Quarterly 0.318 1.08%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-29 Quarterly 0.318 1.05%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2022-12-29 Quarterly 0.318 0.9%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-09-29 Quarterly 0.318 -49.9% 0.96%
2022-06-15 2022-06-16 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.635 1.41%
2022-03-15 2022-03-16 2022-03-30 Quarterly 0.635 1.2%
2021-12-15 2021-12-16 2021-12-30 Quarterly 0.635 0.3% 1.21%
2021-09-15 2021-09-16 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.633 1.1%
2021-06-15 2021-06-16 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.633 1.06%
2021-03-16 2021-03-17 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.633 1.04%
2020-12-15 2020-12-16 2020-12-30 Quarterly 0.633 0.5% 1.26%
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-09-29 Quarterly 0.63 1.44%
2020-06-10 2020-06-11 2020-06-25 Quarterly 0.63 1.45%
2020-03-16 2020-03-17 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.63 1.78%
2019-12-11 2019-12-12 2019-12-26 Quarterly 0.63 0.3%
2019-09-11 2019-09-12 2019-09-26 Quarterly 0.628
2019-06-12 2019-06-13 2019-06-27 Quarterly 0.628
2019-03-13 2019-03-14 2019-03-28 Quarterly 0.628
2018-12-12 2018-12-13 2018-12-27 Quarterly 0.628 0.5%
2018-09-12 2018-09-13 2018-09-27 Quarterly 0.625
2018-06-13 2018-06-14 2018-06-28 Quarterly 0.625
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.625
2017-12-13 2017-12-14 2017-12-28 Quarterly 0.625 0.3%
2017-09-13 2017-09-14 2017-09-28 Quarterly 0.623
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-06-29 Quarterly 0.623
2017-03-14 2017-03-16 2017-03-30 Quarterly 0.623
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2016-12-29 Quarterly 0.623 0.5%
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-09-29 Quarterly 0.62
2016-06-14 2016-06-16 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.62
2016-03-15 2016-03-17 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.62
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2015-12-29 Quarterly 0.62 0.3%
2015-09-08 2015-09-10 2015-09-24 Quarterly 0.618
2015-06-09 2015-06-11 2015-06-25 Quarterly 0.618
2015-03-13 2015-03-17 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.618

MCY Dividend History - FAQ

Does MCY pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, MCY paid a dividend of 1.27 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-12-12.

What is the Dividend Yield of MCY?

As of February 2025, MCY`s dividend yield is 2.30%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.27 USD by the current share price of 52.23.

How often does MCY pay dividends?

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

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MCY?

The next ex-dividend date for Mercury General (MCY) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of MCY?

MCY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -12.80% per year.
Negative trend: Dividends are declining faster than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MCY?

MCY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.17%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Mercury General five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (1.27) divided by the purchase price five years ago (40.15):

What is the Payout Consistency of MCY?

MCY Payout Consistency is 95.2%.
Highly consistent: Mercury General has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does MCY have a good Dividend Yield?

MCY`s 2.30% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MCY?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MCY is 17.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MCY?

MCY`s Overall Dividend Rating is 21.20%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: MCY Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of MCY`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Mercury General are growing at a rate of 0.01% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is 66.7%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is negatively affected by an increasing number of shares.

Did Mercury General ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 1997-10-10 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 (Mill.) Growth Rate
1985 41250000
1986 53529400 +29.77%
1987 50000000 -6.59%
1988 51875000 +3.75%
1989 52608700 +1.41%
1990 53913000 +2.48%
1991 54062500 +0.28%
1992 53750000 -0.58%
1993 55000000 +2.33%
1994 54333300 -1.21%
1995 54750000 +0.77%
1996 55000000 +0.46%
1997 55268800 +0.49%
1998 54794500 -0.86%
1999 54432700 -0.66%
2000 53713000 -1.32%
2001 54630200 +1.71%
2002 54685700 +0.1%
2003 54615900 -0.13%
2004 54436000 -0.33%
2005 54809300 +0.69%
2006 54462200 -0.63%
2007 56585700 +3.9%
2008 54767300 -3.21%
2009 54783000 +0.03%
2010 54809000 +0.05%
2011 54877000 +0.12%
2012 54914000 +0.07%
2013 54977000 +0.11%
2014 55139000 +0.29%
2015 55322000 +0.33%
2016 55349000 +0.05%
2017 55340000 -0.02%
2018 55340000
2019 55361000 +0.04%
2020 55358000 -0.01%
2021 55374000 +0.03%
2022 55371000 -0.01%
2023 55371000
2024 55382000 +0.02%