MLR Dividend History & Analysis | 1.9% Yield

MLR has a dividend yield of 1.9% and paid 0.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.91%
Payout Ratio 30.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.67%
Consistency Lifetime 97.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.11%
Payout FCF 32.0%
Streak Years 15
Dividend Rating 55.11%

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: -39.3%
Total Return 5y: 7%

Top Dividend Payers in Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
8TRA 18,318 M 5.60% 8.26%
DTG 36,686 M 5.0% 6.62%
PCAR 63,739 M 2.59% 5.57%
GBX 1,552 M 2.59% 4.92%
WAC 1,882 M 2.65% 4.12%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
8TRA 18,318 M 61.5% 89.1%
ALG 2,333 M 21.0% 96.1%
WAB 39,252 M 20.1% 97.3%
DTG 36,686 M 20.9% 98.8%
FSS 6,963 M 11.7% 86.3%

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MLR Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 2025-12-09 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.53%
2025-09-08 2025-09-08 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.48%
2025-06-02 2025-06-02 2025-06-09 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.44%
2025-03-17 2025-03-17 2025-03-24 Quarterly 0.2 5.3% 0.45%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-09 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.26%
2024-09-09 2024-09-09 2024-09-16 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.33%
2024-06-03 2024-06-03 2024-06-10 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.31%
2024-03-15 2024-03-18 2024-03-25 Quarterly 0.19 5.6% 0.41%
2023-12-01 2023-12-04 2023-12-11 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.45%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-11 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.44%
2023-06-02 2023-06-05 2023-06-12 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.55%
2023-03-17 2023-03-20 2023-03-27 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.51%
2022-12-02 2022-12-05 2022-12-12 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.66%
2022-09-01 2022-09-05 2022-09-12 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.78%
2022-06-03 2022-06-06 2022-06-13 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.73%
2022-03-18 2022-03-21 2022-03-28 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.63%
2021-12-03 2021-12-06 2021-12-13 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.54%
2021-09-02 2021-09-03 2021-09-13 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.48%
2021-06-04 2021-06-07 2021-06-14 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.43%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-03-22 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.4%
2020-12-04 2020-12-07 2020-12-14 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2020-09-03 2020-09-07 2020-09-14 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2020-06-05 2020-06-08 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2020-03-13 2020-03-16 2020-03-23 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2019-12-06 2019-12-09 2019-12-16 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2019-09-06 2019-09-09 2019-09-16 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2019-06-07 2019-06-10 2019-06-17 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2019-03-15 2019-03-18 2019-03-25 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2018-12-10 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2018-09-07 2018-09-10 2018-09-17 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2018-06-18 2018-06-11 2018-06-18 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2018-06-08 2018-06-11 2018-06-18 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-26 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2017-12-01 2017-12-04 2017-12-11 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2017-09-08 2017-09-11 2017-09-18 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2017-06-09 2017-06-13 2017-06-20 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2017-03-23 2017-03-27 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.18 5.9% N/A
2016-12-01 2016-12-05 2016-12-12 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2016-09-08 2016-09-12 2016-09-19 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2016-06-09 2016-06-13 2016-06-20 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2016-03-17 2016-03-21 2016-03-28 Quarterly 0.17 6.3% N/A
2015-12-03 2015-12-07 2015-12-14 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2015-09-10 2015-09-14 2015-09-21 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-06-22 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2015-03-12 2015-03-16 2015-03-23 Quarterly 0.16 6.7% N/A
2014-12-04 2014-12-08 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-09-22 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-06-12 2014-06-16 2014-06-23 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-03-13 2014-03-17 2014-03-24 Quarterly 0.15 7.1% N/A
2013-12-05 2013-12-09 2013-12-16 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A

MLR Dividend FAQ

Miller Industries Inc. (NYSE:MLR) designs, manufactures, and distributes a range of towing and recovery equipment, including wreckers, hydraulic-tilt car carriers, and multi-vehicle transport trailers, under brands such as Century, Vulcan, Challenger, and Titan. Its sales network relies on independent distributors across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as well as prime contractors serving government agencies.

What is the Dividend Yield of MLR?

As of January 2026, MLR`s dividend yield is 1.91%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.80 USD by the current share price of 40.50.

Does MLR pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, MLR paid a dividend of 0.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-02 and the payout was 0.2 USD.

How often does MLR pay dividends?

MLR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MLR has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-02.

MLR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MLR for the next 4 payments are between 0.203 (+1.5%) and 0.209 (+4.5%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will MLR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.2 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Miller Industries (MLR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MLR?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of MLR?

MLR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.67% per year.
Strong growth: MLR's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MLR?

MLR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.11%. If you bought MLR's shares at 37.85 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.11% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MLR?

MLR Payout Consistency is 97.5%. 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: Miller Industries has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MLR have a good Dividend Yield?

MLR`s 1.91% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MLR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MLR is 30.8%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of MLR?

MLR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 55.11%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MLR Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MLR's Outstanding Shares?

Miller Industries's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.31% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has MLR ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 1, 2001 with a ratio of 1:5.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1994 6,000,000
1995 5,714,300 -4.76%
1996 8,666,700 +51.67%
1997 9,600,000 +10.77%
1998 9,625,000 +0.26%
1999 9,383,000 -2.51%
2000 9,342,000 -0.44%
2001 9,342,000
2002 9,341,000 -0.01%
2003 9,487,000 +1.56%
2004 10,832,000 +14.18%
2005 11,555,000 +6.67%
2006 11,617,000 +0.54%
2007 11,637,000 +0.17%
2008 11,770,000 +1.14%
2009 12,082,000 +2.65%
2010 12,199,000 +0.97%
2011 11,411,000 -6.46%
2012 11,279,000 -1.16%
2013 11,334,000 +0.49%
2014 11,353,000 +0.17%
2015 11,360,000 +0.06%
2016 11,375,000 +0.13%
2017 11,387,000 +0.11%
2018 11,395,000 +0.07%
2019 11,400,100 +0.04%
2020 11,405,000 +0.04%
2021 11,411,000 +0.05%
2022 11,417,000 +0.05%
2023 11,523,000 +0.93%
2024 11,601,000 +0.68%
2025 11,595,000 -0.05%

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: 2026-01-13 02:45