MFC Dividend History - Manulife Financial

Track the latest MFC dividend history: 2.88% Dividend Yield, 0.91% Annual Growth - Explore MFC's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 2.88%
Cash Amount 12m 1.17
Dividend Growth 5y avg 0.91%
Dividend Rating 50.99%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.00%
Payout Ratio 30.1%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 72.9%
Total Return 12m: 37.45%
#1 in Group
Total Return 5y: 121.44%
#1 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Life & Health Insurance

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
MFC 54,877m 2.88% 6.0%
FG 5,551m 2.09% 5.35%
GL 10,371m 0.86% 0.94%
AEG 9,831m 5.79% 12.4%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
MFC 54,877m 0.91% 51.0%
FG 5,551m 2.44% 52.0%
GL 10,371m 5.10% 53.8%
AEG 9,831m 7.42% 71.0%

MFC Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in CAD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2024-11-20 2024-11-20 2024-12-19 Quarterly 0.2856 -3% 0.63%
2024-08-21 2024-08-21 2024-09-19 Quarterly 0.2945 0.5% 0.84%
2024-05-21 2024-05-22 2024-06-19 Quarterly 0.2931 -0.9% 0.82%
2024-02-27 2024-02-28 2024-03-19 Quarterly 0.2959 11% 0.91%
2023-11-21 2023-11-22 2023-12-19 Quarterly 0.2666 -1% 1.02%
2023-08-22 2023-08-23 2023-09-19 Quarterly 0.2694 -0.4% 1.12%
2023-05-23 2023-05-24 2023-06-19 Quarterly 0.2706 0.6% 1.05%
2023-02-27 2023-02-28 2023-03-20 Quarterly 0.2691 10% 1.02%
2022-11-21 2022-11-22 2022-12-19 Quarterly 0.2446 -3.4% 1.05%
2022-08-22 2022-08-23 2022-09-19 Quarterly 0.2531 -1.5% 1.08%
2022-05-24 2022-05-25 2022-06-20 Quarterly 0.257 -0.8% 1.15%
2022-02-22 2022-02-23 2022-03-21 Quarterly 0.2592 0.7% 0.98%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-20 Quarterly 0.2574 15.5% 1.1%
2021-08-16 2021-08-17 2021-09-20 Quarterly 0.2228 -3.9% 0.89%
2021-05-17 2021-05-18 2021-06-21 Quarterly 0.2319 4.5% 0.9%
2021-02-22 2021-02-23 2021-03-19 Quarterly 0.2219 3.5% 0.9%
2020-11-20 2020-11-23 2020-12-21 Quarterly 0.2143 1.4% 1%
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-09-21 Quarterly 0.2113 5.4% 1.06%
2020-05-18 2020-06-19 2020-06-19 Quarterly 0.2004 -28.4%
2020-05-15 2020-05-19 2020-06-19 Quarterly 0.28 32.6% 1.76%
2020-02-24 2020-02-25 2020-03-19 Quarterly 0.2111 11.7% 0.86%
2019-11-18 2019-11-19 2019-12-19 Quarterly 0.189 0.5%
2019-08-19 2019-08-20 2019-09-19 Quarterly 0.1881 1.1%
2019-05-13 2019-05-14 2019-06-19 Quarterly 0.1862 -1.9%
2019-02-26 2019-03-19 2019-03-19 Quarterly 0.1897 -0.2%
2018-11-19 2018-11-20 2018-12-19 Quarterly 0.1901 13%
2018-08-20 2018-08-21 2018-09-19 Quarterly 0.1682 -2.2%
2018-05-14 2018-05-15 2018-06-19 Quarterly 0.172 -1.8%
2018-02-20 2018-02-21 2018-03-19 Quarterly 0.175 9.3%
2017-11-20 2017-11-21 2017-12-19 Quarterly 0.1602 -1.2%
2017-08-18 2017-08-22 2017-09-19 Quarterly 0.1621 -20.9%
2017-05-12 2017-05-16 2017-06-19 Quarterly 0.205 33.5%
2017-02-17 2017-02-22 2017-03-20 Quarterly 0.1536 11.3%
2016-11-18 2016-11-22 2016-12-19 Quarterly 0.138 -1.6%
2016-08-12 2016-08-16 2016-09-19 Quarterly 0.1401 -3%
2016-05-13 2016-05-17 2016-06-20 Quarterly 0.1444 2.1%
2016-02-22 2016-02-24 2016-03-21 Quarterly 0.1415 16.2%
2015-11-20 2015-11-24 2015-12-21 Quarterly 0.1218 -5.1%
2015-08-14 2015-08-18 2015-09-21 Quarterly 0.1283 -7.4%
2015-05-18 2015-05-20 2015-06-19 Quarterly 0.1386

MFC Dividend History - FAQ

Does MFC pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, MFC paid a dividend of 1.17 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-11-20.

What is the Dividend Yield of MFC?

As of February 2025, MFC`s dividend yield is 2.88%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.17 CAD by the current share price of 43.16.

How often does MFC pay dividends?

MFC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), MFC has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MFC?

The next ex-dividend date for Manulife Financial (MFC) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of MFC?

MFC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.91% per year.
Weak growth: Dividend increases are lagging behind inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MFC?

MFC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.00%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Manulife Financial five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (1.17) divided by the purchase price five years ago (19.49):

What is the Payout Consistency of MFC?

MFC Payout Consistency is 72.9%.
Unstable: Manulife Financial has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments.

Does MFC have a good Dividend Yield?

MFC`s 2.88% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MFC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MFC is 30.1%. 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 50.99%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: MFC Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of MFC`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Manulife Financial are shrinking at a rate of -1.74% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -90.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did Manulife Financial ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2006-05-23 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 (Mill.) Growth Rate
1999 1880000000
2000 1880000000
2001 1880000000
2002 1880000000
2003 1880000000
2004 1880000000
2005 1880000000
2006 1880000000
2007 1880000000
2008 1880000000
2009 1880000000
2010 1880000000
2011 1880000000
2012 1880000000
2013 1880000000
2014 1880000000
2015 1972727300 +4.93%
2016 1980000000 +0.37%
2017 1989000000 +0.45%
2018 1985000000 -0.2%
2019 1947000000 -1.91%
2020 1943000000 -0.21%
2021 1946000000 +0.15%
2022 1883000000 -3.24%
2023 1880000000 -0.16%
2024 1780000000 -5.32%