MUR Dividend History & Analysis | 5.2% Yield

MUR has a dividend yield of 5.2% and paid 1.65 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.17%
Payout Ratio 76.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 26.98%
Consistency Lifetime 69.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 13.45%
Payout FCF 23.6%
Streak Years 13
Dividend Rating 80.09%
Ex-Dividend in 9 days: Buy before Feb 17, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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: 28.6%
Total Return 5y: 161.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
DMLP 1,149 M 13.3% 35.7%
KRP 1,449 M 11.8% 30.1%
MNR 1,957 M 14.2% 14.4%
BSM 3,133 M 10.0% 22.8%
EPM 138 M 10.4% 20.3%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SM 4,534 M 166% 92.5%
MTDR 5,632 M 80.1% 100%
WTI 323 M 100% 46.6%
NOG 2,440 M 70.1% 100%
DEC 1,126 M 64.1% 90.0%

Quality Dividend Peers in Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

APA
APA
 4.98% Yield
COP
ConocoPhillips
 3.45% Yield
MGY
Magnolia Oil & Gas
 2.61% Yield
WDS
Woodside Energy
 6.75% Yield
MAU
Etablissements Maurel
 6.61% Yield

MUR Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 2026-03-02 Quarterly 0.35 7.7% N/A
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 2025-12-01 Quarterly 0.325 0% N/A
2025-08-18 2025-08-18 2025-09-02 Quarterly 0.325 0% 1.08%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-06-02 Quarterly 0.325 0% 1.44%
2025-02-18 2025-02-18 2025-03-03 Quarterly 0.325 8.3% 1.45%
2024-11-18 2024-11-18 2024-12-02 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.07%
2024-08-19 2024-08-19 2024-09-03 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.92%
2024-05-17 2024-05-20 2024-06-03 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.81%
2024-02-16 2024-02-20 2024-03-04 Quarterly 0.3 9.1% 0.69%
2023-11-10 2023-11-13 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.275 0% 0.7%
2023-08-11 2023-08-14 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.275 0% 0.65%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.275 0% 0.63%
2023-02-10 2023-02-13 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.275 10% 0.82%
2022-11-10 2022-11-14 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.61%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.25 42.9% 0.53%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.175 16.7% 0.51%
2022-02-11 2022-02-14 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.15 20% 0.44%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.38%
2021-08-13 2021-08-16 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.45%
2021-05-14 2021-05-17 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.56%
2021-02-12 2021-02-16 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.125 -3.8% 0.64%
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.96%
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2020-05-15 2020-05-18 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.13 -48% 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 0% N/A

MUR Dividend FAQ

Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE:MUR) is a vertically integrated upstream firm that explores for and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids across the United States, Canada, and select international assets. Founded in 1950 and renamed in 1964, the company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and trades as a common stock within the GICS sub-industry “Oil & Gas Exploration & Production.”

What is the Dividend Yield of MUR?

As of February 2026, MUR`s dividend yield is 5.17%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.65 USD by the current share price of 32.11.

Does MUR pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MUR paid a dividend of 1.65 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-17 and the payout was 0.35 USD.

How often does MUR pay dividends?

MUR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MUR has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-17.

MUR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MUR for the next 4 payments are between 0.322 (-8.0%) and 0.337 (-3.7%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will MUR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.35 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Murphy Oil (MUR) is 2026-02-17.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MUR?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Murphy Oil (MUR) is 2026-02-17.

What is the Dividend Growth of MUR?

MUR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 27.0% 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 13.5%. If you bought MUR's shares at 12.27 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.65 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 13.5% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MUR?

MUR Payout Consistency is 69.6%. 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: Murphy Oil has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MUR have a good Dividend Yield?

MUR`s 5.17% 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 76.6%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of MUR?

MUR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 80.09%. 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?

Murphy Oil's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.7% 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 MUR ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 3, 2013 with a ratio of 1158:1000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.16 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
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 144,025,000 -1.89%

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: 2026-02-04 02:38