MCS Dividend History & Analysis | 1.7% Yield

MCS has a dividend yield of 1.7% and paid 0.3 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.74%
Payout Ratio 142.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 44.22%
Consistency Lifetime 86.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.84%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 4
Dividend Rating 65.20%

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.
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.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -25.4%
Total Return 5y: -7.3%

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Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
TKO 16,518 M 1.25% 5.20%
UMG 49,711 M 1.98% 2.28%
BOL 15,871 M 1.54% 2.39%
CNK 2,782 M 1.22% 1.69%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CURI 217 M 407% 83.3%
DIS 201,006 M 104% 88.6%
TKO 16,518 M 48.0% 83.4%
UMG 49,711 M 27.0% 99.2%
WMG 15,777 M 8.20% 100%

MCS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-25 2025-11-25 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.53%
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

MCS Dividend FAQ

Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS) is a diversified hospitality and entertainment operator founded in 1935 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its core businesses are Marcus Theatres, Movie Tavern, and BistroPlex, which together run roughly 1,000 screens across 12 states, and a portfolio of full-service hotels and resorts that it both owns and manages under long-term contracts.

What is the Dividend Yield of MCS?

As of February 2026, MCS`s dividend yield is 1.74%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.30 USD by the current share price of 15.14.

Does MCS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MCS paid a dividend of 0.30 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-25 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 2025-11-25.

MCS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MCS for the next 4 payments are between 0.005 (-93.8%) and 0.198 (+147.5%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will MCS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.08 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-25. 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 44.2% 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 1.84%. If you bought MCS's shares at 16.33 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.30 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.84% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MCS?

MCS Payout Consistency is 86.7%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Marcus has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MCS have a good Dividend Yield?

MCS`s 1.74% 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 142.9%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of MCS?

MCS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.20%. 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?

Marcus's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.83% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has MCS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 8, 1997 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 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 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 31,175,000 -1.86%

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: 2026-01-28 02:39