MCO Dividend History, Dates & Yield

C+

Moody's Corporation · Financial Services

Current Price
$471.40
Dividend Yield
0.84%
Annual Dividend
$3.94
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
28.30%
Next Ex-Date
Aug 14, 2026in 7 days
C+
Overall
D
Yield
B+
Growth
C+
Safety
A
Consistency
C
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
28.30%
FCF Payout Ratio
23.30%
5Y Growth Rate
10.91%
1Y Growth Rate
10.59%
Consecutive Increases
16 years
Consecutive Payments
33 years
Dividend Achiever

Payment History

21 payments (of 129 total)
Ex-DateAmount
Aug 14, 2026Upcoming$1.0300
May 15, 2026$1.0300
Mar 2, 2026$1.0300
Nov 21, 2025$0.9400
Aug 15, 2025$0.9400
May 16, 2025$0.9400
Feb 25, 2025$0.9400
Nov 22, 2024$0.8500
Aug 16, 2024$0.8500
May 16, 2024$0.8500
Feb 22, 2024$0.8500
Nov 22, 2023$0.7700
Aug 17, 2023$0.7700
May 18, 2023$0.7700
Feb 23, 2023$0.7700
Nov 22, 2022$0.7000
Aug 18, 2022$0.7000
May 19, 2022$0.7000
Feb 24, 2022$0.7000
Nov 22, 2021$0.6200
Aug 19, 2021$0.6200

5-Year Yield Range

Where MCO's yield sits today
Avg 0.78%High 1.00%Low 0.64%Current 0.84%
0.64%1.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Moody's Corporation pay dividends?

Yes, Moody's Corporation (MCO) pays a quarterly dividend of $3.94 per share annually, yielding 0.84%.

When is MCO's next ex-dividend date?

MCO's next ex-dividend date is Aug 14, 2026. You must own shares before this date to receive the next payment.

How much does MCO pay in dividends per year?

MCO pays $3.94 per share annually in quarterly payments.

Is MCO's dividend safe?

MCO has a payout ratio of 28.3% and has paid dividends for 33 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is C+.

What is MCO's dividend growth rate?

MCO has grown its dividend at 10.91% annually over the past 5 years.

Has MCO ever cut its dividend?

Yes, MCO's last dividend decrease was on Jan 1, 2001.

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