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MUR Dividend History & Analysis | 5% Yield

MUR has a dividend yield of 5% and paid 1.29 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.03%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.29
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 13.75%
Overall Dividend Rating 76.56%
Yield on Cost 5y 11.05%
Payout Ratio 67.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.29%

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: -30.9% (S&P 500: 17%)
Total Return 5y: 113% (S&P 500: 98.3%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
PR 10,646 M 4.27% 92.3%
PBR-A 74,432 M 12.6% 59.8%
DMLP 1,142 M 11.6% 46.2%
KRP 1,461 M 11.8% 35.5%
BSM 2,602 M 11.1% 33.3%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
PBR-A 74,432 M 363% 66.6%
PR 10,646 M 142% 75.0%
SM 3,221 M 106% 90.6%
EQT 32,482 M 84.0% 89.0%
WTI 255 M 100% 53.9%

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KRP
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SBR
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DMLP
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 11.58% Yield

MUR Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-18 2025-08-18 2025-09-02 Quarterly 0.33 0% 1.47%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-06-02 Quarterly 0.33 0% 1.47%
2025-02-18 2025-02-18 2025-03-03 Quarterly 0.33 10% 1.17%
2024-11-18 2024-11-18 2024-12-02 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.92%
2024-08-19 2024-08-19 2024-09-03 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.81%
2024-05-17 2024-05-20 2024-06-03 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.69%
2024-02-16 2024-02-20 2024-03-04 Quarterly 0.3 7.1% 0.76%
2023-11-10 2023-11-13 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.66%
2023-08-11 2023-08-14 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.64%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.83%
2023-02-10 2023-02-13 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.28 12% 0.68%
2022-11-10 2022-11-14 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.53%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.25 38.9% 0.73%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.18 20% 0.53%
2022-02-11 2022-02-14 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.15 15.4% 0.45%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.46%
2021-08-13 2021-08-16 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.58%
2021-05-14 2021-05-17 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.67%
2021-02-12 2021-02-16 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.96%
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.13 4% 1.55%
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2020-05-15 2020-05-18 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.125 -50% N/A
2020-02-14 2020-02-18 2020-03-02 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2019-11-15 2019-11-18 2019-12-02 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2019-08-16 2019-08-19 2019-09-03 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2019-05-17 2019-05-20 2019-06-03 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2019-02-15 2019-02-19 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-11-08 2018-11-12 2018-12-03 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-08-10 2018-08-13 2018-09-04 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-05-11 2018-05-14 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-02-16 2018-02-20 2018-03-05 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2017-11-10 2017-11-13 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2017-08-10 2017-08-14 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2017-05-11 2017-05-15 2017-06-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2017-02-09 2017-02-13 2017-03-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2016-11-09 2016-11-14 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-09-01 Quarterly 0.25 -28.6% N/A
2016-05-12 2016-05-16 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2016-02-11 2016-02-16 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2015-11-12 2015-11-16 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2015-08-13 2015-08-17 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2015-02-12 2015-02-17 2015-03-02 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-12-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-08-14 2014-08-18 2014-09-02 Quarterly 0.35 12% N/A
2014-05-14 2014-05-16 2014-06-02 Quarterly 0.3125 0% N/A
2014-02-13 2014-02-18 2014-03-03 Quarterly 0.3125 0% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-12-02 Quarterly 0.3125 1041566.7% N/A
2013-08-19 2013-08-21 2013-08-30 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2013-05-15 2013-05-17 2013-06-03 Quarterly 0 0% N/A

MUR Dividend FAQ

Murphy Oil Corporation is an oil and gas exploration and production company operating in the United States, Canada, and internationally, with a focus on producing crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. The company has a long history, dating back to its incorporation in 1950, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

What is the Dividend Yield of MUR?

As of August 2025, MUR`s dividend yield is 5.03%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.29 USD by the current share price of 24.86.

Does MUR pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, MUR paid a dividend of 1.29 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-18 and the payout was 0.33 USD.

How often does MUR pay dividends?

MUR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MUR has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-18.

Will MUR pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.33 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for Murphy Oil (MUR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MUR?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Murphy Oil (MUR) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MUR?

MUR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 13.8% per year.
Strong growth: MUR's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MUR?

MUR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 11.1%. If you bought MUR's shares at 11.67 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.29 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 11.1% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MUR?

MUR Payout Consistency is 54.2%. 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 unstable: Murphy Oil has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MUR have a good Dividend Yield?

MUR`s 5.03% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MUR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MUR is 67.2%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of MUR?

MUR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 76.56%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MUR Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MUR`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Murphy Oil`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.21% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -90.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Murphy Oil ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2013-09-03 with a factor of 1158:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.16.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 141,584,000
1986 134,364,000 -5.1%
1987 134,488,000 +0.09%
1988 135,472,000 +0.73%
1989 125,000,000 -7.73%
1990 135,495,500 +8.4%
1991 179,793,800 +32.69%
1992 180,000,000 +0.11%
1993 179,555,600 -0.25%
1994 177,777,800 -0.99%
1995 177,777,800
1996 180,000,000 +1.25%
1997 177,142,900 -1.59%
1998 179,820,000 +1.51%
1999 180,036,400 +0.12%
2000 180,225,200 +0.1%
2001 182,035,800 +1%
2002 183,476,800 +0.79%
2003 183,851,400 +0.2%
2004 184,248,300 +0.22%
2005 185,713,700 +0.8%
2006 187,147,900 +0.77%
2007 189,150,600 +1.07%
2008 190,545,800 +0.74%
2009 191,219,000 +0.35%
2010 193,093,000 +0.98%
2011 193,922,000 +0.43%
2012 194,403,000 +0.25%
2013 186,620,000 -4%
2014 178,415,000 -4.4%
2015 172,031,000 -3.58%
2016 172,201,000 +0.1%
2017 172,573,000 +0.22%
2018 174,312,000 +1.01%
2019 154,915,000 -11.13%
2020 153,599,000 -0.85%
2021 156,586,000 +1.94%
2022 157,675,000 +0.7%
2023 155,289,000 -1.51%
2024 146,797,000 -5.47%
2025 143,216,000 -2.44%

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: 2025-08-23 02:47