MFC Dividend History & Analysis | 3.6% Yield
MFC has a dividend yield of 3.6% and paid 1.37 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Life & Health Insurance
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| PST MI Poste Italiane |
41,321 M | 8.05% | 25.50% |
| NN AS NN |
22,943 M | 5.35% | 12.69% |
| MFC NYSE Manulife Financial |
70,468 M | 3.64% | 8.77% |
| SLF NYSE Sun Life Financial |
44,253 M | 4.23% | 6.36% |
| PRU NYSE Prudential Financial |
42,966 M | 4.04% | 6.63% |
| STB OL Storebrand ASA |
9,251 M | 3.10% | 8.30% |
| UNM NYSE Unum |
13,895 M | 2.40% | 8.27% |
| FG NYSE F&G Annuities & Life |
2,964 M | 3.32% | 6.39% |
| PFG NASDAQ Principal Financial |
23,903 M | 3.63% | 5.72% |
| MET NYSE MetLife |
59,392 M | 2.84% | 4.37% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| PST MI Poste Italiane |
41,321 M | 28.02% | 100.0% |
| PRI NYSE Primerica |
9,167 M | 23.54% | 100.0% |
| AFL NYSE Aflac |
58,412 M | 13.30% | 100.0% |
| UNM NYSE Unum |
13,895 M | 11.80% | 100.0% |
| NN AS NN |
22,943 M | 11.65% | 100.0% |
| STB OL Storebrand ASA |
9,251 M | 11.69% | 100.0% |
| GL NYSE Globe Life |
13,147 M | 9.43% | 100.0% |
| MFC NYSE Manulife Financial |
70,468 M | 7.75% | 100.0% |
| CNO NYSE CNO Financial |
4,952 M | 6.79% | 100.0% |
| SLF NYSE Sun Life Financial |
44,253 M | 6.62% | 100.0% |
MFC Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | 2026-08-21 | 2026-09-21 | Quarterly | 0.3459 | -1.7% | 0.81% |
| 2026-05-29 | 2026-05-29 | 2026-06-19 | Quarterly | 0.352 | -0.6% | 0.93% |
| 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 | 0% | 1.41% |
MFC Dividend FAQ
As of August 2026, MFC's dividend yield is 3.64%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.37 USD by the current share price of 42.82.
As of August 2026, MFC paid a dividend of 1.37 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-21 and the payout was 0.3459 USD.
MFC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MFC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-21.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MFC for the next payments are between 0.349 (+0.9%) and 0.384 (+11.0%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.45%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.3459 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-21. The next Ex-Dividend date for Manulife Financial (MFC) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Manulife Financial (MFC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
MFC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.75% per year. Strong growth: MFC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
MFC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 8.77%. If you bought MFC's shares at 15.57 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.37 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.77% of your original purchase price.
MFC Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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.
MFC's 3.64% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of MFC is 33.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
MFC's Overall Dividend Rating is 69.01%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
MFC Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-08-22 02:38 UTC