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MCO Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield

MCO has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 3.67 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.74%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.67
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.70%
Overall Dividend Rating 57.99%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.30%
Payout Ratio 27.8%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.33%

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: 6.4% (S&P 500: 17.7%)
Total Return 5y: 80.3% (S&P 500: 99.5%)

Top Dividend Payers in Financial Exchanges & Data

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
CME 98,964 M 2.79% 5.02%
ENX 16,818 M 2.22% 3.53%
ICE 102,315 M 1.65% 2.83%
DB1 54,693 M 1.59% 2.79%
NDAQ 54,224 M 1.45% 3.02%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
MSCI 43,767 M 17.0% 100%
ENX 16,818 M 11.3% 98.6%
MCO 93,503 M 8.70% 92.5%
CBOE 26,349 M 8.63% 97.0%
ICE 102,315 M 8.45% 100%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare MCO Dividends with its Peer-Group

GPW
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 6.27% Yield
VALU
Value Line
 3.23% Yield
CME
CME
 2.79% Yield
ICE
Intercontinental
 1.65% Yield
ENX
Euronext
 2.22% Yield
NDAQ
Nasdaq
 1.45% Yield

MCO Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-05 Quarterly 0.94 0% 0.18%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-06-06 Quarterly 0.94 0% 0.19%
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% 0.18%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-09-06 Quarterly 0.85 0% 0.18%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-06-07 Quarterly 0.85 0% 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% 0.21%
2023-08-17 2023-08-18 2023-09-08 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.23%
2023-05-18 2023-05-19 2023-06-09 Quarterly 0.77 0% 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% 0.24%
2022-08-18 2022-08-19 2022-09-09 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.22%
2022-05-19 2022-05-20 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.7 0% 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% 0.16%
2021-08-19 2021-08-20 2021-09-10 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.17%
2021-05-19 2021-05-20 2021-06-10 Quarterly 0.62 0% 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% 0.2%
2020-08-19 2020-08-20 2020-09-10 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2020-05-19 2020-05-20 2020-06-10 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2020-02-24 2020-02-25 2020-03-18 Quarterly 0.56 12% N/A
2019-11-20 2019-11-21 2019-12-12 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-08-19 2019-08-20 2019-09-10 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-05-17 2019-05-20 2019-06-10 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2019-02-22 2019-02-25 2019-03-18 Quarterly 0.5 13.6% N/A
2018-11-20 2018-11-21 2018-12-12 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2018-08-17 2018-08-20 2018-09-10 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2018-05-18 2018-05-21 2018-06-11 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2018-02-16 2018-02-20 2018-03-12 Quarterly 0.44 15.8% N/A
2017-11-20 2017-11-21 2017-12-12 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2017-08-18 2017-08-22 2017-09-12 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2017-05-18 2017-05-22 2017-06-12 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2017-02-15 2017-02-20 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.38 2.7% N/A
2016-11-17 2016-11-21 2016-12-12 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2016-08-18 2016-08-22 2016-09-12 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2016-05-18 2016-05-20 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2016-02-17 2016-02-19 2016-03-10 Quarterly 0.37 8.8% N/A
2015-11-18 2015-11-20 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2015-08-18 2015-08-20 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2015-05-18 2015-05-20 2015-06-10 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2015-02-18 2015-02-20 2015-03-10 Quarterly 0.34 21.4% N/A
2014-11-18 2014-11-20 2014-12-10 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2014-08-18 2014-08-20 2014-09-10 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2014-05-16 2014-05-20 2014-06-10 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2014-02-18 2014-02-20 2014-03-10 Quarterly 0.28 12% N/A
2013-11-18 2013-11-20 2013-12-10 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-08-16 2013-08-20 2013-09-10 Quarterly 0.25 25% N/A
2013-05-16 2013-05-20 2013-06-10 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A

MCO Dividend FAQ

Moodys Corporation is a global integrated risk assessment firm operating through two main segments: Moodys Analytics and Moodys Investors Service. Moodys Analytics provides risk management solutions, including credit research, models, and analytics, as well as SaaS solutions for banking and insurance industries. Moodys Investors Service publishes credit ratings and assessment services for debt obligations and entities.

What is the Dividend Yield of MCO?

As of August 2025, MCO`s dividend yield is 0.74%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.67 USD by the current share price of 509.43.

Does MCO pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, MCO paid a dividend of 3.67 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-15 and the payout was 0.94 USD.

How often does MCO pay dividends?

MCO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MCO has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-15.

Will MCO pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.94 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Moodys (MCO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MCO?

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

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: MCO's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MCO?

MCO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.30%. If you bought MCO's shares at 282.56 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.67 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.30% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MCO?

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

Does MCO have a good Dividend Yield?

MCO`s 0.74% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MCO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MCO is 27.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MCO?

MCO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 57.99%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MCO Outstanding Shares Analysis

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

Moodys`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.93% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Moodys ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the 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 180,500,000 -1.2%

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: 2025-08-29 02:48