MEL Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

MEL has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 0.12 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.59%
Payout Ratio 15.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 53.6%
Consistency Lifetime 66.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.7%
Payout FCF 17.8%
Streak Years 2
Dividend Rating 42.7%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
ATAT 4,676 M 2.20% 10.80%
AC 12,281 M 2.77% 8.69%
TNL 4,065 M 3.75% 4.21%
RCL 68,685 M 1.48% 6.11%
AMS 25,783 M 2.12% 4.18%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
RCL 68,685 M 268.42% 74.7%
ATAT 4,676 M 128.04% 100.0%
HTHT 14,254 M 103.89% 48.3%
MAR 97,712 M 38.21% 63.5%
VAC 2,582 M 30.89% 94.5%
MEL Dividend History: Last 25 Payments (EUR) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2025-07-07 0.1163 +53.6% 1.61%
2024-07-05 0.0757 -48.9% 0.98%
2019-07-05 0.1482 +8.9% N/A
2018-07-06 0.1362 +27.8% N/A
2017-07-07 0.1065 +228.7% N/A
2016-07-14 0.0324 +35% N/A
2015-08-05 0.024 -24.1% N/A
2014-08-05 0.0316 0% N/A
2013-08-08 0.0316 -7.9% N/A
2012-08-10 0.0343 -21.8% N/A
2011-08-10 0.0439 +28% N/A
2010-07-01 0.0343 -32.7% N/A
2009-07-01 0.051 -65.3% N/A
2008-07-03 0.1468 +20.3% N/A
2007-07-03 0.122 +47% N/A
2006-07-03 0.083 +53.7% N/A
2005-07-05 0.054 +35% N/A
2004-07-01 0.04 +300% N/A
2003-07-01 0.01 -82.6% N/A
2002-05-29 0.0574 -51.5% N/A
2001-07-10 0.1183 +19.7% N/A
2000-07-03 0.0989 -45.4% N/A
1998-12-30 0.1812 -4.3% N/A
1998-07-10 0.1893 0% N/A
1997-07-07 0.1893 0% N/A

MEL Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of MEL?

As of May 2026, MEL's dividend yield is 1.59%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.12 EUR by the current share price of 11.34.

Does MEL pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, MEL paid a dividend of 0.12 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-07-07 and the payout was 0.11632 EUR.

How often does MEL pay dividends?

MEL pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, MEL has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-07-07.

MEL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for MEL for the next payment is 0.096 (-17.5%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.85%.

Will MEL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.11632 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-07-07. The next Ex-Dividend date for Melia Hotels (MEL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MEL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Melia Hotels (MEL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MEL?

MEL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 53.6% per year. Strong growth: MEL's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MEL?

MEL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.73%. If you bought MEL's shares at 6.74 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.12 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.73% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MEL?

MEL Payout Consistency is 66.1%. 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. Unstable: Melia Hotels has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MEL have a good Dividend Yield?

MEL's 1.59% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MEL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MEL is 15.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MEL?

MEL's Overall Dividend Rating is 42.70%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MEL Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in MEL's Outstanding Shares?

Melia Hotels's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.02% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 18.0%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has MEL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Aug 9, 1999 with a ratio of 959692:319897. This was a forward split: Each share became 3 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
2008 178,363,400 0%
2009 172,178,700 -3.47%
2010 172,568,200 +0.23%
2011 175,411,800 +1.65%
2012 171,188,500 -2.41%
2013 171,458,800 +0.16%
2014 192,689,400 +12.38%
2015 194,267,300 +0.82%
2016 226,666,700 +16.68%
2017 221,000,000 -2.5%
2018 230,000,000 +4.07%
2019 220,034,000 -4.33%
2020 220,400,000 +0.17%
2021 220,123,000 -0.13%
2022 220,066,000 -0.03%
2023 220,152,000 +0.04%
2024 220,168,200 +0.01%
2025 220,162,300 -0%
2026 220,241,000 +0.04%

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: 2026-05-25 02:15 UTC