MGC Dividend History & Analysis | 1% Yield

MGC has a dividend yield of 1% and paid 2.33 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.02%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.34%
Consistency Lifetime 98.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.79%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 18
Dividend Rating 52.98%

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: 15.7%
Total Return 5y: 93.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Large Blend

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
YMAG 369 M 44.6% 75.9%
SPYT 149 M 22.7% 27.4%
ACKY 54 M 6.26% 6.58%
QDPL 1,445 M 5.18% 7.80%
OVL 184 M 3.27% 5.73%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BAFE 1,540 M 406% 83.3%
XMAG 125 M 147% 100%
LRGC 732 M 119% 100%
OALC 202 M 98.0% 91.7%
EAGL 3,724 M 120% 100%

MGC 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
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 2025-12-24 0.597 2.9% 0.24%
2025-09-29 2025-09-29 2025-10-01 0.58 5.1% 0.24%
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-02 0.552 -7.8% 0.25%
2025-03-27 2025-03-27 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.599 -4.6% 0.29%
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2024-12-26 Quarterly 0.628 1.8% 0.29%
2024-09-26 2024-09-26 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.617 -0.2% 0.3%
2024-06-27 2024-06-27 2024-07-01 Quarterly 0.618 6.6% 0.31%
2024-03-21 2024-03-22 2024-03-26 Quarterly 0.58 -13.9% 0.31%
2023-12-21 2023-12-22 2023-12-27 Quarterly 0.674 17.8% 0.4%
2023-09-21 2023-09-22 2023-09-26 Quarterly 0.572 5.5% 0.37%
2023-06-23 2023-06-26 2023-06-28 Quarterly 0.542 8.2% 0.35%
2023-03-23 2023-03-24 2023-03-28 Quarterly 0.501 -17.1% 0.36%
2022-12-22 2022-12-23 2022-12-28 Quarterly 0.604 2.5% 0.46%
2022-09-28 2022-09-29 2022-10-03 Quarterly 0.589 15% 0.46%
2022-06-23 2022-06-24 2022-06-28 Quarterly 0.512 7.8% 0.39%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-03-29 Quarterly 0.475 -14.3% 0.3%
2021-12-27 2021-12-28 2021-12-30 Quarterly 0.554 8.4% 0.33%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-04 Quarterly 0.511 9.9% 0.33%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-06-29 Quarterly 0.465 7.1% 0.31%
2021-03-26 2021-03-29 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.434 -28.6% 0.31%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2020-12-30 Quarterly 0.608 51.6% N/A
2020-09-11 2020-09-14 2020-09-16 Quarterly 0.401 -13.4% N/A
2020-06-25 2020-06-26 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.463 0.2% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.462 -10.6% N/A
2019-12-24 2019-12-26 2019-12-30 Quarterly 0.517 2.4% N/A
2019-10-01 2019-10-02 2019-10-04 Quarterly 0.505 -2.9% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-02 Quarterly 0.52 8.1% N/A
2019-03-25 2019-03-26 2019-03-28 Quarterly 0.481 -6.4% N/A
2018-12-24 2018-12-26 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.514 6.9% N/A
2018-09-28 2018-10-01 2018-10-03 Quarterly 0.481 5% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-03 Quarterly 0.458 23.1% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-03-27 Quarterly 0.372 -19.3% N/A
2017-12-26 2017-12-27 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.461 -2.5% N/A
2017-09-27 2017-09-28 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.473 17.4% N/A
2017-06-23 2017-06-27 2017-06-29 Quarterly 0.403 19.2% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-04 Quarterly 0.338 -28.2% N/A
2016-12-20 2016-12-22 2016-12-27 Quarterly 0.471 11.6% N/A
2016-09-20 2016-09-22 2016-09-26 Quarterly 0.422 14.7% N/A
2016-06-21 2016-06-23 2016-06-27 Quarterly 0.368 -0.3% N/A
2016-03-21 2016-03-23 2016-03-28 Quarterly 0.369 -13.6% N/A
2015-12-17 2015-12-21 2015-12-23 Quarterly 0.427 15.1% N/A
2015-09-21 2015-09-23 2015-09-25 Quarterly 0.371 3.9% N/A
2015-06-22 2015-06-24 2015-06-26 Quarterly 0.357 13.7% N/A
2015-03-23 2015-03-25 2015-03-27 Quarterly 0.314 -16.5% N/A
2014-12-18 2014-12-22 2014-12-24 Quarterly 0.376 19.4% N/A
2014-09-22 2014-09-24 2014-09-26 Quarterly 0.315 2.9% N/A
2014-06-23 2014-06-25 2014-06-27 Quarterly 0.306 10.9% N/A
2014-03-24 2014-03-26 2014-03-28 Quarterly 0.276 -23.1% N/A
2013-12-20 2013-12-24 2013-12-27 Quarterly 0.359 21.3% N/A
2013-09-23 2013-09-25 2013-09-27 Quarterly 0.296 0% N/A

MGC Dividend FAQ

The Vanguard Mega Cap Index Fund ETF (NYSE ARCA: MGC) seeks to replicate a float-adjusted, market-cap-weighted index that tracks U.S. mega-cap stocks. The fund holds the constituent securities in roughly the same proportions as the index, aiming for near-exact tracking of its performance.

What is the Dividend Yield of MGC?

As of February 2026, MGC`s dividend yield is 1.02%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.33 USD by the current share price of 252.02.

Does MGC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MGC paid a dividend of 2.33 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-22 and the payout was 0.597 USD.

How often does MGC pay dividends?

MGC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MGC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-22.

MGC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MGC for the next 4 payments are between 0.601 (+0.7%) and 0.658 (+10.2%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will MGC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.597 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Mega Cap Shares (MGC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MGC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Mega Cap Shares (MGC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MGC?

MGC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.34% per year.
Strong growth: MGC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MGC?

MGC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.79%. If you bought MGC's shares at 130.39 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.33 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.79% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MGC?

MGC Payout Consistency is 98.6%. 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: Mega Cap Shares has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MGC have a good Dividend Yield?

MGC`s 1.02% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MGC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MGC is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of MGC?

MGC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 52.98%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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: 2026-02-04 02:39