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MA Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield

MA has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 3.91 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.67%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.91
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 13.34%
Dividend Rating 64.03%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.17%
Payout Ratio 19.7%
Payouts last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 98.36%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 10.9%
Total Return 5y: 72%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
WU 3,088 M 10.0% 6.25%
DLO 4,206 M 3.72% 1.70%
FIS 34,942 M 2.38% 1.28%
JKHY 13,456 M 1.25% 1.55%
GPN 19,493 M 1.24% 0.50%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
V 685,384 M 15.2% 95.2%
MA 523,965 M 13.3% 94.3%
JKHY 13,456 M 6.35% 94.4%
GPN 19,493 M 6.41% 90.1%
WU 3,088 M 1.09% 98.8%

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MA Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 2026-02-09 Quarterly 0.87 14.5% N/A
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 2025-11-07 Quarterly 0.76 0% 0.13%
2025-07-09 2025-07-09 2025-08-08 Quarterly 0.76 0% 0.14%
2025-04-09 2025-04-09 2025-05-09 Quarterly 0.76 0% 0.16%
2025-01-10 2025-01-10 2025-02-07 Quarterly 0.76 15.2% 0.15%
2024-10-09 2024-10-09 2024-11-08 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.13%
2024-07-09 2024-07-09 2024-08-09 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.15%
2024-04-08 2024-04-09 2024-05-09 Quarterly 0.66 0% 0.14%
2024-01-08 2024-01-09 2024-02-09 Quarterly 0.66 15.8% 0.16%
2023-10-05 2023-10-09 2023-11-09 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.15%
2023-07-06 2023-07-07 2023-08-09 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.14%
2023-04-05 2023-04-07 2023-05-09 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.16%
2023-01-06 2023-01-09 2023-02-09 Quarterly 0.57 16.3% 0.16%
2022-10-06 2022-10-07 2022-11-09 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.16%
2022-07-07 2022-07-08 2022-08-09 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.15%
2022-04-07 2022-04-08 2022-05-09 Quarterly 0.49 0% 0.14%
2022-01-06 2022-01-07 2022-02-09 Quarterly 0.49 11.4% 0.13%
2021-10-07 2021-10-08 2021-11-09 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.13%
2021-07-08 2021-07-09 2021-08-09 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.12%
2021-04-08 2021-04-09 2021-05-07 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.12%
2021-01-07 2021-01-08 2021-02-09 Quarterly 0.44 10% 0.13%
2020-10-08 2020-10-09 2020-11-09 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2020-07-08 2020-07-09 2020-08-07 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2020-04-08 2020-04-09 2020-05-08 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2020-01-08 2020-01-09 2020-02-07 Quarterly 0.4 21.2% N/A
2019-10-08 2019-10-09 2019-11-08 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2019-07-08 2019-07-09 2019-08-09 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2019-04-08 2019-04-09 2019-05-09 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2019-01-08 2019-01-09 2019-02-08 Quarterly 0.33 32% N/A
2018-10-05 2018-10-09 2018-11-09 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-07-06 2018-07-09 2018-08-09 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-04-06 2018-04-09 2018-05-09 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-01-08 2018-01-09 2018-02-09 Quarterly 0.25 13.6% N/A
2017-10-05 2017-10-06 2017-11-09 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2017-07-05 2017-07-07 2017-08-09 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2017-04-05 2017-04-07 2017-05-09 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2017-01-05 2017-01-09 2017-02-09 Quarterly 0.22 15.8% N/A
2016-10-05 2016-10-10 2016-11-09 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2016-07-06 2016-07-08 2016-08-09 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2016-04-06 2016-04-08 2016-05-09 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2016-01-06 2016-01-08 2016-02-09 Quarterly 0.19 18.8% N/A
2015-10-07 2015-10-09 2015-11-09 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2015-07-07 2015-07-09 2015-08-10 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2015-04-07 2015-04-09 2015-05-08 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2015-01-07 2015-01-09 2015-02-09 Quarterly 0.16 45.5% N/A
2014-10-07 2014-10-09 2014-11-10 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2014-07-07 2014-07-09 2014-08-08 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2014-04-07 2014-04-09 2014-05-09 Quarterly 0.11 -90% N/A
2014-01-07 2014-01-09 2014-02-10 Quarterly 1.1 83.3% N/A
2013-10-07 2013-10-09 2013-11-08 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A

MA Dividend FAQ

Mastercard Inc. (NYSE: MA) is a global technology-driven payments network that processes transactions and offers a suite of value-added services for consumers, merchants, financial institutions, governments and digital partners. Its portfolio includes credit, debit and prepaid products, merchant-centric solutions such as Virtual Card Numbers, B2B payment platforms, and open-banking APIs, as well as analytics, security and loyalty services delivered under the Mastercard, Maestro and Cirrus brands.

What is the Dividend Yield of MA?

As of December 2025, MA`s dividend yield is 0.67%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.91 USD by the current share price of 579.60.

Does MA pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, MA paid a dividend of 3.91 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-09 and the payout was 0.87 USD.

How often does MA pay dividends?

MA pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MA has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-09.

MA dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MA for the next 4 payments are between 0.7 (-19.5%) and 0.771 (-11.4%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will MA pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.87 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-09. The next Ex-Dividend date for Mastercard (MA) is 2026-01-09.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MA?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Mastercard (MA) is 2026-01-09.

What is the Dividend Growth of MA?

MA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 13.3% per year.
Strong growth: MA's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MA?

MA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.17%. If you bought MA's shares at 334.84 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.91 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.17% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MA?

MA Payout Consistency is 94.3%. 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: Mastercard has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MA have a good Dividend Yield?

MA`s 0.67% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MA is 19.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MA?

MA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.03%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MA Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MA`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Mastercard`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.83% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Mastercard ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2014-01-22 with a factor of 10:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 10.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2002 1,000,920,000
2003 804,256,800 -19.65%
2004 1,000,000,000 +24.34%
2005 1,000,000,000
2006 1,358,470,000 +35.85%
2007 1,314,260,000 -3.25%
2008 1,296,360,000 -1.36%
2009 1,300,000,000 +0.28%
2010 1,300,000,000
2011 1,270,000,000 -2.31%
2012 1,250,000,000 -1.57%
2013 1,210,000,000 -3.2%
2014 1,157,000,000 -4.38%
2015 1,124,000,000 -2.85%
2016 1,090,000,000 -3.02%
2017 1,063,000,000 -2.48%
2018 1,038,000,000 -2.35%
2019 1,013,000,000 -2.41%
2020 1,001,000,000 -1.18%
2021 986,000,000 -1.5%
2022 963,000,000 -2.33%
2023 939,000,000 -2.49%
2024 919,000,000 -2.13%
2025 905,000,000 -1.52%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-20 04:44