MTB Dividend History & Analysis | 3% Yield

MTB has a dividend yield of 3% and paid 5.7 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.01%
Payout Ratio 33.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.09%
Consistency Lifetime 96.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.68%
Payout FCF 25.5%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 67.95%

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: 21.4%
Total Return 5y: 95.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Regional Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VLK 2,560 M 7.68% 31.6%
BNP 120,308 M 9.55% 23.7%
GHI 187 M 12.2% 14.5%
NRIM 521 M 2.84% 30.4%
ACA 63,786 M 6.74% 15.8%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
USCB 342 M 100% 100%
CBK 46,157 M 80.3% 45.6%
BCML 327 M 65.1% 100%
DBK 75,081 M 50.4% 78.7%
CBNK 500 M 44.8% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Regional Banks

NECB
Northeast Community
 4.59% Yield
EWBC
East West Bancorp
 3.17% Yield
AMAL
Amalgamated Bank
 2.30% Yield
FSBC
Five Star Bancorp
 3.24% Yield
SPFI
South Plains Financial
 2.10% Yield
NWFL
Norwood Financial
 5.02% Yield

MTB 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
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2025-12-31 Quarterly 1.5 0% 0.8%
2025-09-02 2025-09-02 2025-09-30 Quarterly 1.5 11.1% 0.76%
2025-06-02 2025-06-02 2025-06-30 Quarterly 1.35 0% 0.75%
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-03-31 Quarterly 1.35 0% 0.71%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-31 Quarterly 1.35 0% 0.61%
2024-09-03 2024-09-03 2024-09-30 Quarterly 1.35 0% 0.78%
2024-06-03 2024-06-03 2024-06-28 Quarterly 1.35 3.8% 0.89%
2024-03-01 2024-03-04 2024-03-29 Quarterly 1.3 0% 0.95%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-29 Quarterly 1.3 0% 1.02%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-29 Quarterly 1.3 0% 1.04%
2023-05-31 2023-06-01 2023-06-30 Quarterly 1.3 0% 1.06%
2023-03-03 2023-03-06 2023-03-31 Quarterly 1.3 8.3% 0.86%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-30 Quarterly 1.2 0% 0.72%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-30 Quarterly 1.2 0% 0.66%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-30 Quarterly 1.2 0% 0.68%
2022-02-25 2022-02-28 2022-03-31 Quarterly 1.2 0% 0.69%
2021-11-29 2021-11-30 2021-12-31 Quarterly 1.2 9.1% 0.77%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-30 Quarterly 1.1 0% 0.8%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-06-30 Quarterly 1.1 0% 0.69%
2021-02-26 2021-03-01 2021-03-31 Quarterly 1.1 0% 0.71%
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2020-12-31 Quarterly 1.1 0% N/A
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-09-30 Quarterly 1.1 0% N/A
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-30 Quarterly 1.1 0% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-03-31 Quarterly 1.1 0% N/A
2019-11-29 2019-12-02 2019-12-31 Quarterly 1.1 10% N/A
2019-08-30 2019-09-03 2019-09-30 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-06-28 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2019-03-01 2019-03-04 2019-03-29 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2018-12-31 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2018-08-31 2018-09-04 2018-09-28 Quarterly 1 25% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.8 6.7% N/A
2018-03-02 2018-03-05 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2017-05-30 2017-06-01 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2017-03-02 2017-03-06 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.75 7.1% N/A
2016-11-30 2016-12-02 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2016-08-30 2016-09-01 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2016-05-27 2016-06-01 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2015-10-28 2015-10-30 2015-12-29 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2015-08-28 2015-09-01 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2014-11-26 2014-12-01 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2014-08-28 2014-09-02 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2014-05-29 2014-06-02 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2013-11-27 2013-12-02 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2013-08-29 2013-09-03 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A

MTB Dividend FAQ

M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE:MTB) is a U.S. bank holding company that operates Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company and Wilmington Trust, NA. It serves retail, commercial, and institutional clients through three segments: Commercial Bank, Retail Bank, and Institutional Services & Wealth Management.

What is the Dividend Yield of MTB?

As of February 2026, MTB`s dividend yield is 3.01%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.70 USD by the current share price of 238.01.

Does MTB pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MTB paid a dividend of 5.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-01 and the payout was 1.5 USD.

How often does MTB pay dividends?

MTB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MTB has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-01.

MTB dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MTB for the next 4 payments are between 1.166 (-22.3%) and 1.224 (-18.4%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will MTB pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.5 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for M&T Bank (MTB) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MTB?

The next Ex-Dividend date for M&T Bank (MTB) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MTB?

MTB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.09% per year.
Strong growth: MTB's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MTB?

MTB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.68%. If you bought MTB's shares at 121.91 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.70 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.68% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MTB?

MTB Payout Consistency is 96.8%. 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: M&T Bank has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MTB have a good Dividend Yield?

MTB`s 3.01% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MTB?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MTB is 33.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of MTB?

MTB`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.95%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MTB Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MTB's Outstanding Shares?

M&T Bank's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.1% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

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 MTB ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 6, 2000 with a ratio of 10:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 10 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
1985 52,540,000
1986 52,620,000 +0.15%
1987 76,310,000 +45.02%
1988 70,210,000 -7.99%
1989 71,667,000 +2.08%
1990 68,571,000 -4.32%
1991 72,500,000 +5.73%
1992 72,414,000 -0.12%
1993 74,000,000 +2.19%
1994 69,744,000 -5.75%
1995 64,182,000 -7.97%
1996 66,613,000 +3.79%
1997 67,123,000 +0.77%
1998 76,897,000 +14.56%
1999 77,110,000 +0.28%
2000 95,427,000 +23.75%
2001 93,265,000 -2.27%
2002 92,399,000 -0.93%
2003 119,738,000 +29.59%
2004 114,773,000 -4.15%
2005 111,693,000 -2.68%
2006 109,694,000 -1.79%
2007 110,017,000 +0.29%
2008 110,439,000 +0.38%
2009 130,134,000 +17.83%
2010 129,731,400 -0.31%
2011 125,616,000 -3.17%
2012 135,868,000 +8.16%
2013 141,033,000 +3.8%
2014 132,278,000 -6.21%
2015 150,718,000 +13.94%
2016 155,700,000 +3.31%
2017 150,491,000 -3.35%
2018 139,838,000 -7.08%
2019 131,549,000 -5.93%
2020 128,379,000 -2.41%
2021 128,888,000 +0.4%
2022 172,149,000 +33.56%
2023 166,731,000 -3.15%
2024 166,969,000 +0.14%
2025 156,553,000 -6.24%

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: 2026-02-08 02:18