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Metro (MRU) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (MRU) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 1.54%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.39
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 8.13%
Overall Dividend Rating 63.08%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.56%
Payout Ratio 31.7%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 100.0%
Total Return 12m: 38.44%
#6 in Group
Total Return 5y: 78.43%
#14 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
MRU 15,958m 1.54% 2.56%
CA 9,610m 14.9% 16.3%
AD 34,562m 5.52% 9.42%
EUR 335m 7.62% 3.89%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
MRU 15,958m 8.13% 31.7%
CA 9,610m 30.5% 81.3%
EMP-A 7,728m 8.73% 27.1%
CASY 16,351m 7.76% 13.9%

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CA
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NWC
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AD
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EMP-A
Empire Limited
 1.81% Yield
WN
George Weston
 1.44% Yield

MRU Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (CAD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-02-13 2025-03-11 0.37 8.8% 0.4%
2024-10-24 2024-11-12 0.34 0.41%
2024-09-05 2024-09-24 0.34 0.4%
2024-05-14 2024-05-15 2024-06-04 Quarterly 0.34 0.46%
2024-02-14 2024-02-15 2024-03-12 Quarterly 0.34 13.3% 0.5%
2023-10-26 2023-10-27 2023-11-14 Quarterly 0.3 0.43%
2023-08-29 2023-08-30 2023-09-20 Quarterly 0.3 0.43%
2023-05-09 2023-05-10 2023-05-30 Quarterly 0.3 0.39%
2023-02-08 2023-03-06 2023-03-06 Quarterly 0.3 7.1% 0.44%
2022-10-20 2022-11-08 2022-11-08 Quarterly 0.28 0.41%
2022-08-30 2022-09-21 2022-09-21 Quarterly 0.28 0.4%
2022-05-11 2022-06-01 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.28 0.41%
2022-02-09 2022-02-10 2022-03-07 Quarterly 0.28 12% 0.41%
2021-10-21 2021-10-22 2021-11-09 Quarterly 0.25 0.41%
2021-08-31 2021-09-22 2021-09-22 Quarterly 0.25 0.39%
2021-05-19 2021-06-11 2021-06-11 Quarterly 0.25 0.44%
2021-02-10 2021-03-08 2021-03-08 Quarterly 0.25 8.7% 0.46%
2020-10-22 2020-10-23 2020-11-10 Quarterly 0.23 0.36%
2020-09-01 2020-09-02 2020-09-23 Quarterly 0.23 0.39%
2020-05-20 2020-05-21 2020-06-12 Quarterly 0.23 0.39%
2020-02-12 2020-02-13 2020-03-10 Quarterly 0.23 15%
2019-10-24 2019-10-25 2019-11-12 Quarterly 0.2
2019-09-03 2019-09-04 2019-09-25 Quarterly 0.2
2019-05-15 2019-05-16 2019-06-07 Quarterly 0.2
2019-02-13 2019-02-14 2019-03-12 Quarterly 0.2 11.1%
2018-10-25 2018-10-26 2018-11-13 Quarterly 0.18
2018-09-04 2018-09-05 2018-09-26 Quarterly 0.18
2018-05-02 2018-05-03 2018-05-25 Quarterly 0.18
2018-02-14 2018-02-15 2018-03-13 Quarterly 0.18 10.8%
2017-10-26 2017-10-27 2017-11-14 Quarterly 0.1625
2017-08-31 2017-09-05 2017-09-26 Quarterly 0.1625
2017-05-19 2017-05-24 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.1625
2017-02-13 2017-02-15 2017-03-13 Quarterly 0.1625 16.1%
2016-10-26 2016-10-28 2016-11-14 Quarterly 0.14
2016-08-31 2016-09-02 2016-09-23 Quarterly 0.14
2016-05-16 2016-05-18 2016-06-09 Quarterly 0.14
2016-02-12 2016-02-17 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.14 20%
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-11-25 Quarterly 0.1167
2015-08-28 2015-09-01 2015-09-21 Quarterly 0.1167
2015-05-19 2015-06-12 2015-06-12 Quarterly 0.1167

MRU Dividend FAQ

Does MRU pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, MRU paid a dividend of 1.39 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-13.

What is the Dividend Yield of MRU?

As of April 2025, MRU`s dividend yield is 1.54%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.39M CAD by the current share price of 96.75.

How often does MRU pay dividends?

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

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MRU?

The next ex-dividend date for Metro (MRU) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of MRU?

MRU's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.13M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MRU?

MRU's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.56M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Metro five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.39M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (54.22):

What is the Payout Consistency of MRU?

MRU Payout Consistency is 100.0%.
Highly consistent: Metro has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does MRU have a good Dividend Yield?

MRU`s 1.54% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MRU?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MRU is 31.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of MRU?

MRU`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.08%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

MRU Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MRU`s Outstanding Shares?

Metro`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.30% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Metro ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2015-02-12 with a factor of 3:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 3.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1995 380,869,600
1996 320,689,700 -15.8%
1997 320,625,000 -0.02%
1998 320,571,400 -0.02%
1999 316,923,100 -1.14%
2000 301,200,000 -4.96%
2001 300,412,900 -0.26%
2002 300,600,000 +0.06%
2003 296,400,000 -1.4%
2004 291,900,000 -1.52%
2005 348,000,000 +19.22%
2006 349,200,000 +0.34%
2007 345,300,000 -1.12%
2008 334,200,000 -3.21%
2009 324,900,000 -2.78%
2010 315,300,000 -2.95%
2011 304,800,000 -3.33%
2012 292,200,000 -4.13%
2013 274,500,000 -6.06%
2014 254,500,000 -7.29%
2015 242,000,000 -4.91%
2016 233,900,000 -3.35%
2017 228,800,000 -2.18%
2018 257,100,000 +12.37%
2019 254,900,000 -0.86%
2020 250,900,000 -1.57%
2021 242,700,000 -3.27%
2022 236,300,000 -2.64%
2023 229,000,000 -3.09%
2024 223,400,000 -2.45%