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Yield 12m 0.94%
Dividends per Share 12m 4.43
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 8.70%
Overall Dividend Rating 61.37%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.83%
Payout Ratio 27.7%
Payout Frequency 12m 5
Payout Consistency 92.5%
Total Return 12m: 20.03%
#14 in Group
Total Return 5y: 94.43%
#14 in Group
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(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
ENX 16,620m 4.26% 8.0%
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ICE 99,647m 1.96% 3.71%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
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(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Consistency
X 11,240m 63.2% 100%
MSCI 43,005m 17.0% 100%
ENX 16,620m 11.3% 98.6%
MCO 83,626m 8.70% 92.5%
CBOE 24,259m 8.63% 97.0%

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MCO Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-06-06 Quarterly 0.94
2025-02-25 2025-02-25 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.94 10.6% 0.19%
2024-11-22 2024-11-22 2024-12-13 Quarterly 0.85 0.18%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-09-06 Quarterly 0.85 0.18%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-06-07 Quarterly 0.85 0.21%
2024-02-22 2024-02-23 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.85 10.4% 0.22%
2023-11-22 2023-11-24 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.77 0.21%
2023-08-17 2023-08-18 2023-09-08 Quarterly 0.77 0.23%
2023-05-18 2023-05-19 2023-06-09 Quarterly 0.77 0.25%
2023-02-23 2023-02-24 2023-03-17 Quarterly 0.77 10% 0.26%
2022-11-22 2022-11-23 2022-12-14 Quarterly 0.7 0.24%
2022-08-18 2022-08-19 2022-09-09 Quarterly 0.7 0.22%
2022-05-19 2022-05-20 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.7 0.25%
2022-02-24 2022-02-25 2022-03-18 Quarterly 0.7 12.9% 0.23%
2021-11-22 2021-11-23 2021-12-14 Quarterly 0.62 0.16%
2021-08-19 2021-08-20 2021-09-10 Quarterly 0.62 0.17%
2021-05-19 2021-05-20 2021-06-10 Quarterly 0.62 0.19%
2021-02-24 2021-02-25 2021-03-18 Quarterly 0.62 10.7% 0.23%
2020-11-20 2020-11-23 2020-12-14 Quarterly 0.56 0.2%
2020-08-19 2020-08-20 2020-09-10 Quarterly 0.56 0.2%
2020-05-19 2020-05-20 2020-06-10 Quarterly 0.56 0.22%
2020-02-24 2020-02-25 2020-03-18 Quarterly 0.56 12%
2019-11-20 2019-11-21 2019-12-12 Quarterly 0.5
2019-08-19 2019-08-20 2019-09-10 Quarterly 0.5
2019-05-17 2019-05-20 2019-06-10 Quarterly 0.5
2019-02-22 2019-02-25 2019-03-18 Quarterly 0.5 13.6%
2018-11-20 2018-11-21 2018-12-12 Quarterly 0.44
2018-08-17 2018-08-20 2018-09-10 Quarterly 0.44
2018-05-18 2018-05-21 2018-06-11 Quarterly 0.44
2018-02-16 2018-02-20 2018-03-12 Quarterly 0.44 15.8%
2017-11-20 2017-11-21 2017-12-12 Quarterly 0.38
2017-08-18 2017-08-22 2017-09-12 Quarterly 0.38
2017-05-18 2017-05-22 2017-06-12 Quarterly 0.38
2017-02-15 2017-02-20 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.38 2.7%
2016-11-17 2016-11-21 2016-12-12 Quarterly 0.37
2016-08-18 2016-08-22 2016-09-12 Quarterly 0.37
2016-05-18 2016-05-20 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.37
2016-02-17 2016-02-19 2016-03-10 Quarterly 0.37 8.8%
2015-11-18 2015-11-20 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.34
2015-08-18 2015-08-20 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.34

MCO Dividend FAQ

Does MCO pay dividends?

Yes, as of May 2025, MCO paid a dividend of 4.43 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-16.

What is the Dividend Yield of MCO?

As of May 2025, MCO`s dividend yield is 0.94%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.43 USD by the current share price of 471.67.

How often does MCO pay dividends?

MCO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), MCO has issued 5 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MCO?

The next ex-dividend date for Moodys (MCO) is 2025-05-16.

What is the Dividend Growth of MCO?

MCO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.70% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MCO?

MCO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.83%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Moodys five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (4.43) divided by the purchase price five years ago (242.59):

What is the Payout Consistency of MCO?

MCO Payout Consistency is 92.5%.
Highly consistent: Moodys has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does MCO have a good Dividend Yield?

MCO`s 0.94% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MCO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MCO is 27.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MCO?

MCO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.37%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

MCO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MCO`s Outstanding Shares?

Moodys`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.73% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Moodys ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2005-05-19 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1998 343,500,000
1999 322,400,000 -6.14%
2000 318,000,000 -1.36%
2001 308,800,000 -2.89%
2002 296,200,000 -4.08%
2003 298,200,000 +0.68%
2004 299,000,000 +0.27%
2005 290,500,000 -2.84%
2006 277,700,000 -4.41%
2007 247,400,000 -10.91%
2008 235,400,000 -4.85%
2009 236,900,000 +0.64%
2010 228,900,000 -3.38%
2011 223,400,000 -2.4%
2012 227,300,000 +1.75%
2013 219,000,000 -3.65%
2014 210,500,000 -3.88%
2015 200,200,000 -4.89%
2016 193,400,000 -3.4%
2017 194,400,000 +0.52%
2018 194,000,000 -0.21%
2019 190,600,000 -1.75%
2020 189,200,000 -0.73%
2021 187,400,000 -0.95%
2022 183,900,000 -1.87%
2023 183,600,000 -0.16%
2024 182,700,000 -0.49%
2025 180,700,000 -1.09%