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MCY Dividend History & Analysis | 1.8% Yield

MCY has a dividend yield of 1.8% and paid 1.27 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.80%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.27
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -12.80%
Overall Dividend Rating 12.32%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.50%
Payout Ratio 22.3%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y -77.14%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 33.8% (S&P 500: 18.7%)
Total Return 5y: 113.5% (S&P 500: 113.5%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
COFA 2,733 M 9.11% 32.6%
ACGL 33,926 M 5.56% 17.8%
ORI 10,051 M 3.68% 13.8%
CNA 12,913 M 3.90% 7.20%
TIPT 861 M 2.17% 10.5%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
FNF 15,926 M 48.4% 26.3%
RLI 6,142 M 38.6% 95.2%
WRB 27,999 M 46.2% 94.6%
TIPT 861 M 25.1% 74.9%
ALL 52,709 M 11.2% 96.9%

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FAF
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MCY Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-11 2025-09-11 2025-09-25 Quarterly 0.318 0% 0.41%
2025-06-12 2025-06-12 2025-06-26 Quarterly 0.318 0% 0.5%
2025-03-13 2025-03-13 2025-03-27 Quarterly 0.318 0% 0.58%
2024-12-12 2024-12-12 2024-12-26 Quarterly 0.318 0% 0.44%
2024-09-12 2024-09-12 2024-09-26 Quarterly 0.318 0% 0.55%
2024-06-13 2024-06-13 2024-06-27 Quarterly 0.318 0% 0.61%
2024-03-12 2024-03-13 2024-03-27 Quarterly 0.318 0% 0.67%
2023-12-13 2023-12-14 2023-12-28 Quarterly 0.318 0% 0.8%
2023-09-13 2023-09-14 2023-09-28 Quarterly 0.318 0% 1.1%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-29 Quarterly 0.318 0% 1.08%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-29 Quarterly 0.318 0% 1.05%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2022-12-29 Quarterly 0.318 0% 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 0% 1.41%
2022-03-15 2022-03-16 2022-03-30 Quarterly 0.635 0% 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 0% 1.1%
2021-06-15 2021-06-16 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.633 0% 1.06%
2021-03-16 2021-03-17 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.633 0% 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 0% N/A
2020-06-10 2020-06-11 2020-06-25 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A
2020-03-16 2020-03-17 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A
2019-12-11 2019-12-12 2019-12-26 Quarterly 0.63 0.3% N/A
2019-09-11 2019-09-12 2019-09-26 Quarterly 0.628 0% N/A
2019-06-12 2019-06-13 2019-06-27 Quarterly 0.628 0% N/A
2019-03-13 2019-03-14 2019-03-28 Quarterly 0.628 0% N/A
2018-12-12 2018-12-13 2018-12-27 Quarterly 0.628 0.5% N/A
2018-09-12 2018-09-13 2018-09-27 Quarterly 0.625 0% N/A
2018-06-13 2018-06-14 2018-06-28 Quarterly 0.625 0% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.625 0% N/A
2017-12-13 2017-12-14 2017-12-28 Quarterly 0.625 0.3% N/A
2017-09-13 2017-09-14 2017-09-28 Quarterly 0.623 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-06-29 Quarterly 0.623 0% N/A
2017-03-14 2017-03-16 2017-03-30 Quarterly 0.623 0% N/A
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2016-12-29 Quarterly 0.623 0.5% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-09-29 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2016-06-14 2016-06-16 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2016-03-15 2016-03-17 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.62 0% N/A
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2015-12-29 Quarterly 0.62 0.3% N/A
2015-09-08 2015-09-10 2015-09-24 Quarterly 0.618 0% N/A
2015-06-09 2015-06-11 2015-06-25 Quarterly 0.618 0% N/A
2015-03-13 2015-03-17 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.618 0% N/A
2014-12-10 2014-12-12 2014-12-26 Quarterly 0.618 0.5% N/A
2014-09-09 2014-09-11 2014-09-25 Quarterly 0.615 0% N/A
2014-06-10 2014-06-12 2014-06-26 Quarterly 0.615 0% N/A
2014-03-13 2014-03-17 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.615 0% N/A
2013-12-10 2013-12-12 2013-12-26 Quarterly 0.615 0.3% N/A
2013-09-10 2013-09-12 2013-09-26 Quarterly 0.613 0% N/A
2013-06-11 2013-06-13 2013-06-27 Quarterly 0.613 0% N/A

MCY Dividend FAQ

Mercury General Corporation is a property and casualty insurance company that primarily engages in writing personal automobile insurance in the United States, with a presence in multiple states. The company also offers a range of other insurance products, including homeowners, commercial automobile, and umbrella insurance. Its diversified product portfolio allows it to cater to various customer needs, increasing its revenue streams.

What is the Dividend Yield of MCY?

As of September 2025, MCY`s dividend yield is 1.80%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.27 USD by the current share price of 77.64.

Does MCY pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, MCY paid a dividend of 1.27 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-11 and the payout was 0.318 USD.

How often does MCY pay dividends?

MCY pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MCY has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-11.

Will MCY pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.318 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-11. The next Ex-Dividend date for Mercury General (MCY) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MCY?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of MCY?

MCY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -12.80% per year.
Negative growth: MCY's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of MCY?

MCY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.50%. If you bought MCY's shares at 36.37 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.27 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.50% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MCY?

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

Does MCY have a good Dividend Yield?

MCY`s 1.80% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MCY?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MCY is 22.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MCY?

MCY`s Overall Dividend Rating is 12.32%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MCY Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MCY`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Mercury General`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.00% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 87.0%),

Has Mercury General ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the 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 Annual Growth Rate
1985 41,250,000
1986 53,529,400 +29.77%
1987 50,000,000 -6.59%
1988 51,875,000 +3.75%
1989 52,608,700 +1.41%
1990 53,913,000 +2.48%
1991 54,062,500 +0.28%
1992 53,750,000 -0.58%
1993 55,000,000 +2.33%
1994 54,333,300 -1.21%
1995 54,750,000 +0.77%
1996 55,000,000 +0.46%
1997 55,268,800 +0.49%
1998 54,794,500 -0.86%
1999 54,432,700 -0.66%
2000 53,713,000 -1.32%
2001 54,630,200 +1.71%
2002 54,685,700 +0.1%
2003 54,615,900 -0.13%
2004 54,436,000 -0.33%
2005 54,809,300 +0.69%
2006 54,462,200 -0.63%
2007 56,585,700 +3.9%
2008 54,767,300 -3.21%
2009 54,783,000 +0.03%
2010 54,809,000 +0.05%
2011 54,877,000 +0.12%
2012 54,914,000 +0.07%
2013 54,977,000 +0.11%
2014 55,139,000 +0.29%
2015 55,322,000 +0.33%
2016 55,349,000 +0.05%
2017 55,340,000 -0.02%
2018 55,340,000
2019 55,361,000 +0.04%
2020 55,358,000 -0.01%
2021 55,374,000 +0.03%
2022 55,371,000 -0.01%
2023 55,371,000
2024 55,382,000 +0.02%
2025 55,389,000 +0.01%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-14 02:00