MGRC Dividend History & Analysis | 1.7% Yield

MGRC has a dividend yield of 1.7% and paid 1.95 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.69%
Payout Ratio 30.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.9%
Consistency Lifetime 96.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.5%
Payout FCF 24.7%
Streak Years 27
Dividend Rating 59.4%
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
RXL 12,508 M 7.99% 8.97%
SIX2 3,939 M 3.36% 5.39%
MSM 5,946 M 3.85% 4.40%
WSO 15,253 M 3.02% 4.86%
FTAI 25,864 M 1.02% 7.12%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
INTR 2,720 M 166.67% 100.0%
HRI 4,308 M 53.83% 100.0%
AER 21,858 M 44.00% 18.0%
RXL 12,508 M 27.09% 65.8%
FAST 50,445 M 11.80% 88.7%
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1.02% Yield
MGRC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-04-16 2026-04-16 2026-04-30 Quarterly 0.495 +2.1% 0.43%
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 2026-01-30 Quarterly 0.485 0% 0.44%
2025-10-17 2025-10-17 2025-10-31 Quarterly 0.485 0% 0.41%
2025-07-17 2025-07-17 2025-07-31 Quarterly 0.485 0% 0.41%
2025-04-16 2025-04-16 2025-04-30 Quarterly 0.485 +2.1% 0.46%
2025-01-17 2025-01-17 2025-01-31 Quarterly 0.475 0% 0.4%
2024-10-17 2024-10-17 2024-10-31 Quarterly 0.475 0% 0.44%
2024-07-17 2024-07-17 2024-07-31 Quarterly 0.475 0% 0.42%
2024-04-15 2024-04-16 2024-04-30 Quarterly 0.475 +2.2% 0.41%
2024-01-16 2024-01-17 2024-01-31 Quarterly 0.465 0% 0.43%
2023-10-16 2023-10-17 2023-10-31 Quarterly 0.465 0% 0.45%
2023-07-14 2023-07-17 2023-07-31 Quarterly 0.465 0% 0.5%
2023-04-13 2023-04-14 2023-04-28 Quarterly 0.465 +2.2% 0.52%
2023-01-13 2023-01-17 2023-01-31 Quarterly 0.455 0% 0.46%
2022-10-14 2022-10-17 2022-10-31 Quarterly 0.455 0% 0.54%
2022-07-14 2022-07-15 2022-07-29 Quarterly 0.455 0% 0.61%
2022-04-13 2022-04-15 2022-04-29 Quarterly 0.455 +4.6% 0.55%
2022-01-13 2022-01-17 2022-01-31 Quarterly 0.435 0% 0.56%
2021-10-14 2021-10-15 2021-10-29 Quarterly 0.435 0% 0.57%
2021-07-15 2021-07-16 2021-07-30 Quarterly 0.435 0% 0.55%
2021-04-14 2021-04-15 2021-04-30 Quarterly 0.435 +3.6% N/A
2021-01-14 2021-01-15 2021-01-29 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2020-10-15 2020-10-16 2020-10-30 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2020-07-16 2020-07-17 2020-07-31 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2020-04-14 2020-04-15 2020-04-30 Quarterly 0.42 +12% N/A
2020-01-16 2020-01-17 2020-01-31 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2019-10-16 2019-10-17 2019-10-31 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2019-07-16 2019-07-17 2019-07-31 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2019-04-12 2019-04-15 2019-04-30 Quarterly 0.375 +10.3% N/A
2019-01-16 2019-01-17 2019-01-31 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2018-10-16 2018-10-17 2018-10-31 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2018-07-16 2018-07-17 2018-07-31 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2018-04-13 2018-04-16 2018-04-30 Quarterly 0.34 +30.8% N/A
2018-01-16 2018-01-17 2018-01-31 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2017-10-16 2017-10-17 2017-10-31 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2017-07-13 2017-07-17 2017-07-31 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2017-04-11 2017-04-14 2017-04-28 Quarterly 0.26 +2% N/A
2017-01-12 2017-01-17 2017-01-31 Quarterly 0.255 0% N/A
2016-10-13 2016-10-17 2016-10-31 Quarterly 0.255 0% N/A
2016-07-13 2016-07-15 2016-07-29 Quarterly 0.255 0% N/A
2016-04-13 2016-04-15 2016-04-29 Quarterly 0.255 +2% N/A
2016-01-13 2016-01-15 2016-01-29 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-10-14 2015-10-16 2015-10-30 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-07-15 2015-07-17 2015-07-31 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-04-14 2015-04-16 2015-04-30 Quarterly 0.25 +2% N/A
2015-01-14 2015-01-16 2015-01-30 Quarterly 0.245 0% N/A
2014-10-15 2014-10-17 2014-10-31 Quarterly 0.245 0% N/A
2014-07-15 2014-07-17 2014-07-31 Quarterly 0.245 0% N/A
2014-04-14 2014-04-16 2014-04-30 Quarterly 0.245 +2.1% N/A
2014-01-15 2014-01-17 2014-01-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A

MGRC Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of MGRC?

As of May 2026, MGRC's dividend yield is 1.69%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.95 USD by the current share price of 108.99.

Does MGRC pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, MGRC paid a dividend of 1.95 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-16 and the payout was 0.495 USD.

How often does MGRC pay dividends?

MGRC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MGRC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-16.

MGRC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MGRC for the next payments are between 0.494 (-0.2%) and 0.508 (+2.6%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.84%.

Will MGRC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.495 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MGRC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MGRC?

MGRC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.85% per year. Strong growth: MGRC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MGRC?

MGRC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.47%. If you bought MGRC's shares at 78.86 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.95 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.47% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MGRC?

MGRC Payout Consistency is 96.3%. 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: McGrath RentCorp has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MGRC have a good Dividend Yield?

MGRC's 1.69% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MGRC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MGRC is 30.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of MGRC?

MGRC's Overall Dividend Rating is 59.37%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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

McGrath RentCorp's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.23% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 91.1%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has MGRC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 28, 2005 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 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
1985 27,136,000 0%
1986 32,336,000 +19.16%
1987 33,952,000 +5%
1988 34,888,000 +2.76%
1989 30,000,000 -14.01%
1990 30,000,000 0%
1991 34,444,400 +14.81%
1992 33,846,200 -1.74%
1993 33,333,300 -1.52%
1994 33,043,500 -0.87%
1995 31,000,000 -6.18%
1996 29,697,000 -4.2%
1997 29,411,800 -0.96%
1998 27,692,300 -5.85%
1999 34,865,800 +25.9%
2000 24,294,000 -30.32%
2001 24,854,000 +2.31%
2002 24,522,000 -1.34%
2003 24,252,000 -1.1%
2004 24,572,000 +1.32%
2005 24,866,000 +1.2%
2006 25,114,000 +1%
2007 23,978,000 -4.52%
2008 23,714,000 -1.1%
2009 23,826,000 +0.47%
2010 24,258,000 +1.81%
2011 24,639,000 +1.57%
2012 25,003,000 +1.48%
2013 26,211,000 +4.83%
2014 25,953,000 -0.98%
2015 24,015,000 -7.47%
2016 24,123,000 +0.45%
2017 24,410,000 +1.19%
2018 24,514,000 +0.43%
2019 24,697,000 +0.75%
2020 24,453,000 -0.99%
2021 24,537,000 +0.34%
2022 24,527,000 -0.04%
2023 24,535,000 +0.03%
2024 24,587,000 +0.21%
2025 24,647,000 +0.24%
2026 24,664,000 +0.07%

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: 2026-05-30 02:41 UTC