MTG Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield

MTG has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 0.56 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.14%
Payout Ratio 18.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 18.92%
Consistency Lifetime 63.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.96%
Payout FCF 16.4%
Streak Years 7
Dividend Rating 64.39%

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: 9.5%
Total Return 5y: 133.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
AGM 1,824 M 3.19% 8.85%
RDN 4,487 M 3.01% 5.79%
ESNT 6,005 M 2.08% 2.99%
MBIN 1,587 M 1.16% 2.08%
PFSI 8,286 M 1.12% 2.14%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
RDN 4,487 M 17.0% 91.9%
ESNT 6,005 M 15.4% 100%
AGM 1,824 M 14.3% 96.5%
WD 2,226 M 7.59% 100%
PFSI 8,286 M 10.7% 90.9%

MTG 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
2025-11-06 2025-11-06 2025-11-20 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.54%
2025-08-07 2025-08-07 2025-08-21 Quarterly 0.15 15.4% 0.55%
2025-05-08 2025-05-08 2025-05-21 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.49%
2025-02-18 2025-02-18 2025-03-05 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.53%
2024-11-07 2024-11-07 2024-11-21 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.53%
2024-08-08 2024-08-08 2024-08-22 Quarterly 0.13 13% 0.55%
2024-05-08 2024-05-09 2024-05-21 Quarterly 0.115 0% 0.55%
2024-02-14 2024-02-15 2024-03-05 Quarterly 0.115 0% 0.6%
2023-11-08 2023-11-09 2023-11-28 Quarterly 0.115 0% 0.66%
2023-08-09 2023-08-10 2023-08-24 Quarterly 0.115 15% 0.64%
2023-05-10 2023-05-11 2023-05-25 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.67%
2023-02-16 2023-02-17 2023-03-02 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.72%
2022-11-09 2022-11-10 2022-11-23 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.76%
2022-08-10 2022-08-11 2022-08-25 Quarterly 0.1 25% 0.69%
2022-05-11 2022-05-12 2022-05-26 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.62%
2022-02-15 2022-02-16 2022-03-02 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.51%
2021-11-09 2021-11-11 2021-11-23 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.52%
2021-08-11 2021-08-12 2021-08-26 Quarterly 0.08 33.3% 0.55%
2021-05-12 2021-05-13 2021-05-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.43%
2021-02-16 2021-02-17 2021-03-03 Quarterly 0.06 0% 0.48%
2020-11-09 2020-11-11 2020-11-25 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2020-08-10 2020-08-11 2020-08-28 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2020-05-08 2020-05-11 2020-05-29 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2020-02-10 2020-02-11 2020-02-28 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2019-11-07 2019-11-11 2019-11-25 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-20 Other 0.06 140% N/A
2008-08-06 2008-08-08 2008-09-02 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2008-05-22 2008-05-27 2008-06-16 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2008-02-06 2008-02-08 2008-03-03 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2007-11-07 2007-11-09 2007-12-03 Quarterly 0.025 -90% N/A
2007-08-09 2007-08-13 2007-09-04 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2007-05-18 2007-05-22 2007-06-08 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2007-02-08 2007-02-12 2007-03-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2006-11-08 2006-11-10 2006-12-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2006-08-09 2006-08-11 2006-09-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2006-05-22 2006-05-24 2006-06-09 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2006-02-08 2006-02-10 2006-03-01 Quarterly 0.25 66.7% N/A
2005-11-08 2005-11-10 2005-12-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2005-08-10 2005-08-12 2005-09-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2005-05-20 2005-05-24 2005-06-09 Quarterly 0.15 100% N/A
2005-02-08 2005-02-10 2005-03-01 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2004-11-08 2004-11-10 2004-12-01 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2004-08-10 2004-08-12 2004-09-01 Quarterly 0.075 100% N/A
2004-05-20 2004-05-24 2004-06-09 Quarterly 0.0375 0% N/A
2004-02-09 2004-02-11 2004-03-01 Quarterly 0.0375 0% N/A
2003-11-06 2003-11-10 2003-12-01 Quarterly 0.0375 50% N/A
2003-08-06 2003-08-08 2003-09-02 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2003-05-19 2003-05-21 2003-06-02 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2003-02-06 2003-02-10 2003-03-03 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2002-11-06 2002-11-11 2002-12-02 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A

MTG Dividend FAQ

MGIC Investment Corp. (NYSE: MTG) is a U.S.-based provider of private mortgage insurance and related credit-risk services, operating across the 50 states, D.C., Puerto Rico and Guam. Its core product is primary insurance that protects lenders against borrower default, covering unpaid principal, delinquent interest and foreclosure-related expenses; it also offers pool insurance for secondary-market mortgage transactions, contract underwriting, and reinsurance services to a broad client base that includes banks, credit unions, mortgage brokers and other residential loan originators.

What is the Dividend Yield of MTG?

As of January 2026, MTG`s dividend yield is 2.14%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.56 USD by the current share price of 26.34.

Does MTG pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, MTG paid a dividend of 0.56 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-06 and the payout was 0.15 USD.

How often does MTG pay dividends?

MTG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MTG has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-06.

MTG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MTG for the next 4 payments are between 0.109 (-27.3%) and 0.119 (-20.7%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will MTG pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.15 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-06. The next Ex-Dividend date for MGIC Investment (MTG) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MTG?

The next Ex-Dividend date for MGIC Investment (MTG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MTG?

MTG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 18.9% per year.
Strong growth: MTG's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MTG?

MTG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.96%. If you bought MTG's shares at 11.29 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.56 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.96% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MTG?

MTG Payout Consistency is 63.1%. 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.
Unstable: MGIC Investment has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MTG have a good Dividend Yield?

MTG`s 2.14% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MTG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MTG is 18.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MTG?

MTG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.39%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MTG Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MTG's Outstanding Shares?

MGIC Investment's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 8.93% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

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 MTG ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 3, 1997 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
1991 114,444,400
1992 115,200,000 +0.66%
1993 116,551,700 +1.17%
1994 116,944,400 +0.34%
1995 119,333,300 +2.04%
1996 118,688,500 -0.54%
1997 113,253,000 -4.58%
1998 109,130,400 -3.64%
1999 106,016,700 -2.85%
2000 106,705,400 +0.65%
2001 106,406,900 -0.28%
2002 99,373,200 -6.61%
2003 98,540,200 -0.84%
2004 95,294,800 -3.29%
2005 87,227,000 -8.47%
2006 81,890,000 -6.12%
2007 81,040,000 -1.04%
2008 123,999,000 +53.01%
2009 125,561,700 +1.26%
2010 201,142,500 +60.19%
2011 202,030,000 +0.44%
2012 202,032,000 +0%
2013 337,758,000 +67.18%
2014 439,363,000 +30.08%
2015 467,949,000 +6.51%
2016 402,635,000 -13.96%
2017 372,462,000 -7.49%
2018 381,076,000 +2.31%
2019 369,943,000 -2.92%
2020 356,029,000 -3.76%
2021 338,927,000 -4.8%
2022 299,954,000 -11.5%
2023 278,946,000 -7%
2024 255,302,000 -8.48%
2025 231,376,000 -9.37%

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: 2026-01-15 02:38