Mercury General (MCY) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (MCY) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 2.26%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.27
Dividend Growth Rate 5y -12.80%
Overall Dividend Rating 14.69%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.90%
Payout Ratio 17.7%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 95.2%
Total Return 12m: 8.67%
#50 in Group
Total Return 5y: 71.40%
#41 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
MCY 3,147m 2.26% 3.90%
COFA 2,863m 8.08% 37.9%
ORI 9,667m 8.56% 32.0%
PZU 13,177m 8.57% 19.9%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
MCY 3,147m -12.8% 17.7%
SFAB 153m 25.7% 46.4%
RLI 7,339m 38.6% 45.8%
KNSL 11,223m 10.8% 3.90%

MCY Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-13 2025-03-13 2025-03-27 Quarterly 0.318 0.58%
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
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

MCY Dividend FAQ

Does MCY pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, MCY paid a dividend of 1.27 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-13.

What is the Dividend Yield of MCY?

As of April 2025, MCY`s dividend yield is 2.26%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.27M USD by the current share price of 55.90.

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 of MCY?

MCY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -12,800,000.00% 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 3.90M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Mercury General five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.27M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (32.61):

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 2.26% 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 14.69%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

MCY Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MCY`s Outstanding Shares?

Mercury General`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.01% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 66.7%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has 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 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%