MKL Dividend History - Markel

Currently (December 2024) Markel Corporation does not pay a dividend.

As of December 2024, Markel (MKL) does not pay a dividend.
Top Dividend Payers in Property & Casualty Insurance
Top Dividend Yield
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
MKL 22,326m - -
MBI 313m 56.1% 84.6%
COFA 2,311m 9.29% 17.8%
PZU 9,474m 9.24% 14.8%
Top Dividend Grower
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
MKL 22,326m - -
SFAB 141m 25.7% 68.3%
SIGI 5,928m 8.53% 62.1%
STC 2,084m 9.04% 60.4%

MKL Dividend History

No dividends paid yet.

MKL Dividend History - FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of MKL?

As of December 2024 MKL`s Dividend Yield is 0.00%. It is calculated by dividing the dividend payments of the last 12-Months (TTM) of by the current stock price of 1727.20.

What is the long-term Dividend Growth Rate of MKL?

In the last 5 Years the Average Dividend Growth Rate was % per year. This shows that the dividend payments have been stable over time. It is a neutral sign, as it indicates that the dividend payments have been stable over time.

How often does MKL pay dividends?

Within the last 12 Months (TTM, Trailing Twelve Months) MKL paid 0 times a dividend.

What is the Yield on Cost of MKL?

The 5 Year Yield-On-Cost is %. That's the effective dividend income you'd receive today if you purchased Markel five years ago. It is calculated by the Rate of the last 12 Months () divided by the price 5 years ago (1129.97).

What is the Payout Consistency of MKL?

MKL has a Payout Consistency of 0.0%. It shows how stable (Values above 85%) or unstable (Values below 65%) the dividend payouts have been over time. Cutting a dividend is considered negative, while increasing it is considered positive. Equally paying dividends is considered moderate positive.

What is the Dividend Rating of MKL?

The Overall Dividend Rating of 0.00 is quantified on a scale from 0 to 100. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional. The calculations includes: Yield, Yield on Cost, Dividend History, Consistency of Payouts and Growth Rates over time.

Does MKL have a good Dividend Yield?

MKL`s 0.00% Dividend Yield is considered as: unknown.
A good Dividend Yield is generally considered to be at least 4%, while a high dividend yield is considered to be anything over 6%.

What is the next Dividend Date for MKL?

The next Dividend Date for MKL is unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MKL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MKL is unknown. A lower payout ratio, such as 30-60%, means there's more room for dividends to grow and better protection to pay dividends even in a recession. If it’s over 80-90%, it could be a red flag that dividends might not be sustainable. However, certain sectors have exceptions due to regulatory requirements or industry norms. For example, REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Banks, on the other hand, often maintain moderate payout ratios (40-60%) to comply with regulatory capital requirements and ensure stability. If companies outside these regulated sectors have payout ratios exceeding 80-90%, it could be a red flag for unsustainable dividends.

Bonus Section: MKL Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of MKL`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Markel are shrinking at a rate of -1.21% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did Markel ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 1989-09-11 with a factor of 6:5. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.2.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth Rate
1985 3333300
1986 3750000 +12.5%
1987 4411800 +17.65%
1988 5172400 +17.24%
1989 5205500 +0.64%
1990 5423700 +4.19%
1991 5409800 -0.26%
1992 5466700 +1.05%
1993 5643600 +3.24%
1994 5526300 -2.08%
1995 5632000 +1.91%
1996 5440000 -3.41%
1997 5669000 +4.21%
1998 5509000 -2.82%
1999 5594000 +1.54%
2000 7766000 +38.83%
2001 9791400 +26.08%
2002 9846800 +0.57%
2003 9854500 +0.08%
2004 9846300 -0.08%
2005 9731900 -1.16%
2006 9977100 +2.52%
2007 9938000 -0.39%
2008 9814000 -1.25%
2009 9813000 -0.01%
2010 9717000 -0.98%
2011 9642000 -0.77%
2012 9115900 -5.46%
2013 14049000 +54.12%
2014 14063000 +0.1%
2015 14072000 +0.06%
2016 14072000
2017 13975000 -0.69%
2018 13916000 -0.42%
2019 13864000 -0.37%
2020 13835000 -0.21%
2021 13749000 -0.62%
2022 13536000 -1.55%
2023 13286000 -1.85%
2024 13017000 -2.02%