MFC Dividend History & Analysis | 4% Yield

MFC has a dividend yield of 4% and paid 1.3 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.99%
Payout Ratio 31.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.58%
Consistency Lifetime 95.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.96%
Payout FCF 11.6%
Streak Years 4
Dividend Rating 66.85%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Life & Health Insurance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
PST 37,051 M 6.21% 33.81%
NN 22,656 M 6.28% 12.46%
SLF 39,850 M 4.24% 7.55%
PFG 22,120 M 3.78% 7.20%
FG 3,707 M 3.18% 7.77%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
PRI 8,549 M 21.96% 100.0%
PST 37,051 M 22.60% 97.7%
AFL 58,778 M 15.14% 96.9%
UNM 12,926 M 10.75% 96.4%
SLF 39,850 M 9.07% 98.4%
Quality Dividend Peers in Life & Health Insurance SLF Sun Life Financial
4.24% Yield PFG Principal Financial
3.78% Yield
MFC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 2026-03-19 Quarterly 0.354 +12.6% 0.99%
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% N/A
2021-02-22 2021-02-23 2021-03-19 Quarterly 0.222 +3.7% N/A
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 0% N/A

MFC Dividend FAQ

Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) is a diversified financial services provider headquartered in Toronto, operating primarily across North America and Asia. The company’s business model is structured into three main pillars: Wealth and Asset Management, Insurance and Annuity Products, and a Corporate segment that oversees reinsurance and legacy run-off operations. Beyond core life and health insurance, Manulife maintains a specialized presence in alternative long-term assets, including the management of timberland and agricultural portfolios.

What is the Dividend Yield of MFC?

As of May 2026, MFC's dividend yield is 3.99%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.30 USD by the current share price of 37.82.

Does MFC pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, MFC paid a dividend of 1.30 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-25 and the payout was 0.354 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 2026-02-25.

MFC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MFC for the next payments are between 0.331 (-6.5%) and 0.342 (-3.4%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.55%.

Will MFC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.354 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-25. 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 7.58% per year. Strong growth: MFC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MFC?

MFC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.96%. If you bought MFC's shares at 16.36 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.30 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.96% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MFC?

MFC Payout Consistency is 95.3%. 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: Manulife Financial has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MFC have a good Dividend Yield?

MFC's 3.99% 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 31.2%. 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 66.85%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MFC Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in MFC's Outstanding Shares?

Manulife Financial's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 17.85% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -94.4%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has MFC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 5, 2006 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 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
1999 1,880,000,000 0%
2000 1,880,000,000 0%
2001 1,880,000,000 0%
2002 1,880,000,000 0%
2003 1,880,000,000 0%
2004 1,880,000,000 0%
2005 1,880,000,000 0%
2006 1,880,000,000 0%
2007 1,880,000,000 0%
2008 1,880,000,000 0%
2009 1,880,000,000 0%
2010 1,880,000,000 0%
2011 1,880,000,000 0%
2012 1,880,000,000 0%
2013 1,880,000,000 0%
2014 1,880,000,000 0%
2015 1,972,727,300 +4.93%
2016 1,980,000,000 +0.37%
2017 1,989,000,000 +0.45%
2018 1,985,000,000 -0.2%
2019 1,953,000,000 -1.61%
2020 1,940,000,000 -0.67%
2021 1,946,000,000 +0.31%
2022 1,881,000,000 -3.34%
2023 1,880,000,000 -0.05%
2024 1,780,000,000 -5.32%
2025 1,708,000,000 -4.04%
2026 1,207,785,600 -29.29%

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: 2026-05-15 02:38 UTC