MFC Dividend History & Analysis | 4% Yield

MFC has a dividend yield of 4% and paid 1.25 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.01%
Payout Ratio 53.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.59%
Consistency Lifetime 95.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.32%
Payout FCF 10.6%
Streak Years 26
Dividend Rating 73.53%

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: 31.9%
Total Return 5y: 152.5%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NN 20,703 M 6.28% 14.0%
AEG 11,956 M 6.21% 13.2%
PRU 39,104 M 5.08% 8.50%
SLF 35,116 M 4.29% 6.44%
PFG 21,274 M 3.78% 6.82%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
AEG 11,956 M 27.7% 78.9%
PRI 8,520 M 22.0% 100%
AFL 59,874 M 15.1% 96.9%
UNM 13,109 M 10.8% 96.4%
SLF 35,116 M 9.07% 98.3%

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PFG
Principal Financial
 3.78% Yield

MFC 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
2025-11-26 2025-11-26 2025-12-19 Quarterly 0.3144 -0.9% 0.9%
2025-08-20 2025-08-20 2025-09-19 Quarterly 0.3171 0.3% 1.05%
2025-05-21 2025-05-21 2025-06-19 Quarterly 0.316 3.3% 1%
2025-03-05 2025-03-05 2025-03-19 Quarterly 0.306 6.6% 1.05%
2024-11-20 2024-11-20 2024-12-19 Quarterly 0.287 -2.4% 0.89%
2024-08-21 2024-08-21 2024-09-19 Quarterly 0.294 0% 1.14%
2024-05-21 2024-05-22 2024-06-19 Quarterly 0.294 -0.7% 1.12%
2024-02-27 2024-02-28 2024-03-19 Quarterly 0.296 11.3% 1.23%
2023-11-21 2023-11-22 2023-12-19 Quarterly 0.266 -1.5% 1.4%
2023-08-22 2023-08-23 2023-09-19 Quarterly 0.27 0% 1.53%
2023-05-23 2023-05-24 2023-06-19 Quarterly 0.27 0.7% 1.42%
2023-02-27 2023-02-28 2023-03-20 Quarterly 0.268 8.5% 1.38%
2022-11-21 2022-11-22 2022-12-19 Quarterly 0.247 -2.8% 1.43%
2022-08-22 2022-08-23 2022-09-19 Quarterly 0.254 -1.9% 1.41%
2022-05-24 2022-05-25 2022-06-20 Quarterly 0.259 0% 1.49%
2022-02-22 2022-02-23 2022-03-21 Quarterly 0.259 0% 1.25%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-20 Quarterly 0.259 15.6% 1.41%
2021-08-16 2021-08-17 2021-09-20 Quarterly 0.224 -3% 1.12%
2021-05-17 2021-05-18 2021-06-21 Quarterly 0.231 4.1% 1.08%
2021-02-22 2021-02-23 2021-03-19 Quarterly 0.222 3.7% 1.14%
2020-11-20 2020-11-23 2020-12-21 Quarterly 0.214 0.9% N/A
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-09-21 Quarterly 0.212 -24.3% N/A
2020-05-18 2020-05-19 2020-06-19 Quarterly 0.28 40.7% N/A
2020-05-15 0.199 -6.1% N/A
2020-02-24 2020-02-25 2020-03-19 Quarterly 0.212 12.2% N/A
2019-11-18 2019-11-19 2019-12-19 Quarterly 0.189 0.5% N/A
2019-08-19 2019-08-20 2019-09-19 Quarterly 0.188 1.1% N/A
2019-05-13 2019-05-14 2019-06-19 Quarterly 0.186 -2.1% N/A
2019-02-26 2019-02-27 2019-03-19 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2018-11-19 2018-11-20 2018-12-19 Quarterly 0.19 13.1% N/A
2018-08-20 2018-08-21 2018-09-19 Quarterly 0.168 -2.3% N/A
2018-05-14 2018-05-15 2018-06-19 Quarterly 0.172 -1.7% N/A
2018-02-20 2018-02-21 2018-03-19 Quarterly 0.175 8.7% N/A
2017-11-20 2017-11-21 2017-12-19 Quarterly 0.161 -0.6% N/A
2017-08-18 2017-08-22 2017-09-19 Quarterly 0.162 8% N/A
2017-05-12 2017-05-16 2017-06-19 Quarterly 0.15 -4.5% N/A
2017-02-17 2017-02-22 2017-03-20 Quarterly 0.157 14.6% N/A
2016-11-18 2016-11-22 2016-12-19 Quarterly 0.137 -3.5% N/A
2016-08-12 2016-08-16 2016-09-19 Quarterly 0.142 -1.4% N/A
2016-05-13 2016-05-17 2016-06-20 Quarterly 0.144 7.5% N/A
2016-02-22 2016-02-24 2016-03-21 Quarterly 0.134 4.7% N/A
2015-11-20 2015-11-24 2015-12-21 Quarterly 0.128 -1.5% N/A
2015-08-14 2015-08-18 2015-09-21 Quarterly 0.13 -8.5% N/A
2015-05-18 2015-05-20 2015-06-19 Quarterly 0.142 14.5% N/A
2015-02-23 2015-02-25 2015-03-19 Quarterly 0.124 -0.8% N/A
2014-12-29 0.125 -8.8% N/A
2014-11-21 2014-11-25 2014-12-19 Quarterly 0.137 -3.5% N/A
2014-08-15 2014-08-19 2014-09-19 Quarterly 0.142 18.3% N/A
2014-05-09 2014-05-13 2014-06-19 Quarterly 0.12 2.6% N/A
2014-02-24 2014-02-26 2014-03-19 Quarterly 0.117 0% N/A

MFC Dividend FAQ

Manulife Financial Corp (NYSE:MFC) operates globally across the United States, Canada, Asia and other regions, delivering a broad suite of financial products through three primary segments: Wealth & Asset Management, Insurance & Annuity Products, and Corporate & Other (including reinsurance, timberland, and agricultural investments). The firm’s distribution network spans agency-based channels, independent brokers, banks, and direct-to-consumer platforms.

What is the Dividend Yield of MFC?

As of February 2026, MFC`s dividend yield is 4.01%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.25 USD by the current share price of 38.04.

Does MFC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MFC paid a dividend of 1.25 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-26 and the payout was 0.3144 USD.

How often does MFC pay dividends?

MFC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MFC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-26.

MFC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MFC for the next 4 payments are between 0.309 (-1.7%) and 0.321 (+2.1%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will MFC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.3144 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-26. The next Ex-Dividend date for Manulife Financial (MFC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MFC?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of MFC?

MFC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.59% per year.
Strong growth: MFC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MFC?

MFC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 8.32%. If you bought MFC's shares at 15.07 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.25 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.32% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MFC?

MFC Payout Consistency is 95.3%. 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: Manulife Financial has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MFC have a good Dividend Yield?

MFC`s 4.01% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MFC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MFC is 53.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of MFC?

MFC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 73.53%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MFC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MFC's Outstanding Shares?

Manulife Financial's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.88% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has MFC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 5, 2006 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
1999 1,880,000,000
2000 1,880,000,000
2001 1,880,000,000
2002 1,880,000,000
2003 1,880,000,000
2004 1,880,000,000
2005 1,880,000,000
2006 1,880,000,000
2007 1,880,000,000
2008 1,880,000,000
2009 1,880,000,000
2010 1,880,000,000
2011 1,880,000,000
2012 1,880,000,000
2013 1,880,000,000
2014 1,880,000,000
2015 1,972,727,300 +4.93%
2016 1,980,000,000 +0.37%
2017 1,989,000,000 +0.45%
2018 1,985,000,000 -0.2%
2019 1,953,000,000 -1.61%
2020 1,940,000,000 -0.67%
2021 1,946,000,000 +0.31%
2022 1,881,000,000 -3.34%
2023 1,880,000,000 -0.05%
2024 1,780,000,000 -5.32%
2025 1,701,000,000 -4.44%

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: 2026-01-30 14:19