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MCS Dividend History & Analysis | 1.8% Yield

MCS has a dividend yield of 1.8% and paid 0.29 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.79%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.29
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.49%
Overall Dividend Rating 61.09%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.95%
Payout Ratio 64.4%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 86.13%

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: 11.2% (S&P 500: 17%)
Total Return 5y: 4% (S&P 500: 98.3%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
PLTK 1,390 M 11.1% 2.04%
CURI 233 M 9.19% 3.61%
UMG 53,424 M 3.08% 3.29%
WMG 16,910 M 2.28% 2.72%
BOL 16,499 M 1.51% 2.71%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
CURI 233 M 100% 100%
DIS 208,937 M 78.0% 88.6%
TKO 15,249 M 71.0% 83.0%
WMG 16,910 M 23.9% 100%
UMG 53,424 M 26.4% 99.0%

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MCS 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
2025-08-25 2025-08-25 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.08 14.3% 0.51%
2025-05-27 2025-05-27 2025-06-16 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.4%
2025-02-25 2025-02-25 2025-03-17 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.33%
2024-11-25 2024-11-25 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.31%
2024-08-26 2024-08-26 2024-09-16 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.5%
2024-06-17 2024-06-17 2024-06-26 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.67%
2024-03-01 2024-03-04 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.48%
2023-11-24 2023-11-27 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.48%
2023-08-24 2023-08-25 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.07 40% 0.45%
2023-06-01 2023-06-02 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.33%
2023-03-10 2023-03-13 2023-03-20 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.32%
2022-11-23 2022-11-25 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.32%
2022-08-24 2022-08-25 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.05 -70.6% 0.3%
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-03-16 Quarterly 0.17 6.3% N/A
2019-11-22 2019-11-25 2019-12-16 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2019-08-23 2019-08-26 2019-09-16 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2019-05-24 2019-05-28 2019-06-17 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2019-03-01 2019-03-04 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.16 6.7% N/A
2018-11-23 2018-11-26 2018-12-17 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2018-08-24 2018-08-27 2018-09-17 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2018-05-24 2018-05-25 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2018-03-02 2018-03-05 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.15 20% N/A
2017-11-24 2017-11-27 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2017-08-23 2017-08-25 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2017-05-23 2017-05-25 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2017-03-02 2017-03-06 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.125 11.1% N/A
2016-11-23 2016-11-28 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.1125 0% N/A
2016-08-23 2016-08-25 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.1125 0% N/A
2016-05-23 2016-05-25 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.1125 0% N/A
2016-02-24 2016-02-26 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.1125 7.1% N/A
2015-10-22 2015-10-26 2015-11-16 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2015-07-30 2015-08-03 2015-08-17 Quarterly 0.105 0% N/A
2015-04-23 2015-04-27 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.105 10.5% N/A
2015-01-22 2015-01-26 2015-02-16 Quarterly 0.095 0% N/A
2014-10-23 2014-10-27 2014-11-17 Quarterly 0.095 0% N/A
2014-07-31 2014-08-04 2014-08-15 Quarterly 0.095 0% N/A
2014-04-23 2014-04-25 2014-05-15 Quarterly 0.095 11.8% N/A
2014-01-23 2014-01-27 2014-02-17 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2013-10-25 2013-10-29 2013-11-15 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2013-07-25 2013-07-29 2013-08-15 Quarterly 0.085 -92.7% N/A
2012-12-13 2012-12-17 2012-12-28 Quarterly 1.17 1276.5% N/A
2012-10-25 2012-10-29 2012-11-15 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2012-07-26 2012-07-30 2012-08-15 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2012-04-23 2012-04-25 2012-05-15 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2012-01-23 2012-01-25 2012-02-15 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2011-10-21 2011-10-25 2011-11-15 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2011-07-21 2011-07-25 2011-08-15 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2011-04-20 2011-04-25 2011-05-16 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2011-01-21 2011-01-25 2011-02-15 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A
2010-10-21 2010-10-25 2010-11-15 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A

MCS Dividend FAQ

The Marcus Corporation is a diversified entertainment and hospitality company operating in the United States, with a presence in the movie theatre and hotel/resort industries. The company has a significant footprint under various brand names, including Marcus Theatres, Movie Tavern by Marcus, and BistroPlex, offering a range of entertainment experiences. Beyond its entertainment venues, Marcus Corporation is also a substantial player in the hospitality sector, managing full-service hotels, resorts, and other properties, as well as providing ancillary services such as hospitality management and commercial laundry.

What is the Dividend Yield of MCS?

As of August 2025, MCS`s dividend yield is 1.79%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.29 USD by the current share price of 15.44.

Does MCS pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, MCS paid a dividend of 0.29 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-25 and the payout was 0.08 USD.

How often does MCS pay dividends?

MCS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MCS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-25.

Will MCS pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.08 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-25. The next Ex-Dividend date for Marcus (MCS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MCS?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of MCS?

MCS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.5% per year.
Strong growth: MCS's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MCS?

MCS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.95%. If you bought MCS's shares at 14.85 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.29 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.95% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MCS?

MCS Payout Consistency is 90.3%. 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: Marcus has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MCS have a good Dividend Yield?

MCS`s 1.79% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MCS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MCS is 64.4%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of MCS?

MCS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.09%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MCS Outstanding Shares Analysis

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

Marcus`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -6.19% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -30.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Marcus ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1997-12-08 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 25,717,000
1986 26,580,000 +3.36%
1987 25,853,000 -2.74%
1988 25,699,000 -0.6%
1989 25,642,000 -0.22%
1990 25,303,000 -1.32%
1991 25,096,000 -0.82%
1992 25,211,000 +0.46%
1993 29,238,000 +15.97%
1994 29,587,600 +1.2%
1995 29,503,700 -0.28%
1996 29,515,800 +0.04%
1997 30,000,000 +1.64%
1998 29,500,000 -1.67%
1999 29,473,700 -0.09%
2000 29,284,000 -0.64%
2001 29,331,000 +0.16%
2002 29,510,000 +0.61%
2003 30,018,800 +1.72%
2004 30,593,200 +1.91%
2005 31,525,000 +3.05%
2006 30,578,800 -3%
2007 29,400,000 -3.85%
2008 29,892,000 +1.67%
2009 29,915,000 +0.08%
2010 29,583,000 -1.11%
2011 29,246,100 -1.14%
2012 28,148,000 -3.75%
2013 27,130,000 -3.62%
2014 27,489,500 +1.33%
2015 27,957,000 +1.7%
2016 28,235,000 +0.99%
2017 28,385,000 +0.53%
2018 28,949,000 +1.99%
2019 31,363,000 +8.34%
2020 31,064,800 -0.95%
2021 40,607,000 +30.72%
2022 30,819,100 -24.1%
2023 31,696,000 +2.85%
2024 31,766,000 +0.22%
2025 31,453,000 -0.99%

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: 2025-08-30 02:50