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MFC Dividend History & Analysis | 3.5% Yield

MFC has a dividend yield of 3.5% and paid 1.25 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.52%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.25
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.19%
Overall Dividend Rating 62.03%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.10%
Payout Ratio 37.0%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 94.50%

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: 17.8% (S&P 500: 14.8%)
Total Return 5y: 158.7% (S&P 500: 102.7%)

Top Dividend Payers in Life & Health Insurance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
AEG 11,408 M 5.98% 16.0%
NN 19,272 M 5.58% 14.8%
PRU 39,305 M 4.61% 8.97%
MFC 59,118 M 3.52% 9.10%
LNC 8,192 M 4.86% 5.75%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
PRI 8,144 M 19.8% 100%
AFL 58,206 M 15.6% 94.3%
AEG 11,408 M 9.36% 74.4%
SLF 32,729 M 9.55% 98.2%
UNM 12,808 M 8.33% 95.0%

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

AFL
Aflac
 2.69% Yield
AEG
Aegon
 5.98% Yield
SLF
Sun Life Financial
 4.21% Yield
NN
NN
 5.58% Yield
PRI
Primerica
 1.63% Yield
PRU
Prudential Financial
 4.61% Yield

MFC 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
2025-11-26 2025-11-26 2025-12-19 Quarterly 0.3144 -0.9% 0.9%
2025-08-20 2025-08-20 2025-09-19 Quarterly 0.3171 0.3% 1.05%
2025-05-21 2025-05-21 2025-06-19 Quarterly 0.316 3.3% 1%
2025-03-05 2025-03-05 2025-03-19 Quarterly 0.306 6.6% 1.05%
2024-11-20 2024-11-20 2024-12-19 Quarterly 0.287 -2.4% 0.89%
2024-08-21 2024-08-21 2024-09-19 Quarterly 0.294 0% 1.14%
2024-05-21 2024-05-22 2024-06-19 Quarterly 0.294 -0.7% 1.12%
2024-02-27 2024-02-28 2024-03-19 Quarterly 0.296 11.3% 1.23%
2023-11-21 2023-11-22 2023-12-19 Quarterly 0.266 -1.5% 1.4%
2023-08-22 2023-08-23 2023-09-19 Quarterly 0.27 0% 1.53%
2023-05-23 2023-05-24 2023-06-19 Quarterly 0.27 0.7% 1.42%
2023-02-27 2023-02-28 2023-03-20 Quarterly 0.268 8.5% 1.38%
2022-11-21 2022-11-22 2022-12-19 Quarterly 0.247 -2.8% 1.43%
2022-08-22 2022-08-23 2022-09-19 Quarterly 0.254 -1.9% 1.41%
2022-05-24 2022-05-25 2022-06-20 Quarterly 0.259 0% 1.49%
2022-02-22 2022-02-23 2022-03-21 Quarterly 0.259 0% 1.25%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-20 Quarterly 0.259 15.6% 1.41%
2021-08-16 2021-08-17 2021-09-20 Quarterly 0.224 -3% 1.12%
2021-05-17 2021-05-18 2021-06-21 Quarterly 0.231 4.1% 1.08%
2021-02-22 2021-02-23 2021-03-19 Quarterly 0.222 3.7% 1.14%
2020-11-20 2020-11-23 2020-12-21 Quarterly 0.214 0.9% N/A
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-09-21 Quarterly 0.212 -24.3% N/A
2020-05-18 2020-05-19 2020-06-19 Quarterly 0.28 40.7% N/A
2020-05-15 0.199 -6.1% N/A
2020-02-24 2020-02-25 2020-03-19 Quarterly 0.212 12.2% N/A
2019-11-18 2019-11-19 2019-12-19 Quarterly 0.189 0.5% N/A
2019-08-19 2019-08-20 2019-09-19 Quarterly 0.188 1.1% N/A
2019-05-13 2019-05-14 2019-06-19 Quarterly 0.186 -2.1% N/A
2019-02-26 2019-02-27 2019-03-19 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2018-11-19 2018-11-20 2018-12-19 Quarterly 0.19 13.1% N/A
2018-08-20 2018-08-21 2018-09-19 Quarterly 0.168 -2.3% N/A
2018-05-14 2018-05-15 2018-06-19 Quarterly 0.172 -1.7% N/A
2018-02-20 2018-02-21 2018-03-19 Quarterly 0.175 8.7% N/A
2017-11-20 2017-11-21 2017-12-19 Quarterly 0.161 -0.6% N/A
2017-08-18 2017-08-22 2017-09-19 Quarterly 0.162 8% N/A
2017-05-12 2017-05-16 2017-06-19 Quarterly 0.15 -4.5% N/A
2017-02-17 2017-02-22 2017-03-20 Quarterly 0.157 14.6% N/A
2016-11-18 2016-11-22 2016-12-19 Quarterly 0.137 -3.5% N/A
2016-08-12 2016-08-16 2016-09-19 Quarterly 0.142 -1.4% N/A
2016-05-13 2016-05-17 2016-06-20 Quarterly 0.144 7.5% N/A
2016-02-22 2016-02-24 2016-03-21 Quarterly 0.134 4.7% N/A
2015-11-20 2015-11-24 2015-12-21 Quarterly 0.128 -1.5% N/A
2015-08-14 2015-08-18 2015-09-21 Quarterly 0.13 -8.5% N/A
2015-05-18 2015-05-20 2015-06-19 Quarterly 0.142 14.5% N/A
2015-02-23 2015-02-25 2015-03-19 Quarterly 0.124 -0.8% N/A
2014-12-29 0.125 -8.8% N/A
2014-11-21 2014-11-25 2014-12-19 Quarterly 0.137 -3.5% N/A
2014-08-15 2014-08-19 2014-09-19 Quarterly 0.142 18.3% N/A
2014-05-09 2014-05-13 2014-06-19 Quarterly 0.12 2.6% N/A
2014-02-24 2014-02-26 2014-03-19 Quarterly 0.117 0% N/A

MFC Dividend FAQ

Manulife Financial Corp (NYSE:MFC) operates globally through three core segments: Wealth & Asset Management, Insurance & Annuity Products, and Corporate & Other. The Wealth & Asset Management arm delivers investment advice and retirement solutions to retail, institutional and pension-plan clients via agents, brokers, independent advisors and banks. The Insurance & Annuity segment sells life, long-term-care and annuity policies, as well as deposit and credit products, through a mix of agents, brokers, banks and direct-to-consumer channels. The Corporate & Other segment encompasses property-and-casualty reinsurance, run-off operations, timberland and agricultural investments, and a suite of ancillary services such as brokerage, fund management and integrated banking.

What is the Dividend Yield of MFC?

As of December 2025, MFC`s dividend yield is 3.52%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.25 USD by the current share price of 35.65.

Does MFC pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, MFC paid a dividend of 1.25 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-26 and the payout was 0.3144 USD.

How often does MFC pay dividends?

MFC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MFC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-26.

MFC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MFC for the next 4 payments are between 0.309 (-1.7%) and 0.321 (+2.1%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will MFC pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.3144 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-26. The next Ex-Dividend date for Manulife Financial (MFC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MFC?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of MFC?

MFC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.19% per year.
Weak growth: MFC's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MFC?

MFC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.10%. If you bought MFC's shares at 13.78 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.25 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.10% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MFC?

MFC Payout Consistency is 94.1%. 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: Manulife Financial has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MFC have a good Dividend Yield?

MFC`s 3.52% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MFC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MFC is 37.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of MFC?

MFC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 62.03%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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: 2025-12-06 02:54