Moodys's latest quarterly dividend was on Feb 23, 2023 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.77 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $2.87 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 0.96% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend has increased by $0.07, or 10% from the prior distribution.
Moodys's dividend yield of 0.96% is lower than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 3.32%, Moodys's dividend yield is 71% lower. Historically MCO's dividend yield has averaged at 0.9% in the last 5 years, which is lower than the current one.
Moodys has been paying dividends since 2000. MCO has distributed five dividends in the past year. This includes four regular and one special dividends. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 12% since twelve months ago. And with the price of the stock down by 12% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 27%.
| Ex-date | Payment date | Declared on | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 | Jan 30, 2023 | $0.77 | normal |
| Nov 22, 2022 | Dec 14, 2022 | Oct 24, 2022 | $0.7 | normal |
| Oct 26, 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 25, 2022 | $0.7 | special |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Sep 9, 2022 | Jul 26, 2022 | $0.7 | normal |
| May 19, 2022 | Jun 10, 2022 | Apr 26, 2022 | $0.7 | normal |
| Feb 24, 2022 | Mar 18, 2022 | Feb 7, 2022 | $0.7 | normal |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Dec 14, 2021 | Oct 26, 2021 | $0.62 | normal |
| Aug 19, 2021 | Sep 10, 2021 | Jul 28, 2021 | $0.62 | normal |
| May 19, 2021 | Jun 10, 2021 | Apr 27, 2021 | $0.62 | normal |
| Feb 24, 2021 | Mar 18, 2021 | Feb 12, 2021 | $0.62 | normal |
| Nov 20, 2020 | Dec 14, 2020 | Oct 29, 2020 | $0.56 | normal |
| Aug 19, 2020 | Sep 10, 2020 | Jul 28, 2020 | $0.56 | normal |
| May 19, 2020 | Jun 10, 2020 | Apr 20, 2020 | $0.56 | normal |
| Feb 24, 2020 | Mar 18, 2020 | Feb 12, 2020 | $0.56 | normal |
| Nov 20, 2019 | Dec 12, 2019 | Oct 21, 2019 | $0.5 | normal |
| Aug 19, 2019 | Sep 10, 2019 | Jul 10, 2019 | $0.5 | normal |
| May 17, 2019 | Jun 10, 2019 | Apr 15, 2019 | $0.5 | normal |
| Feb 22, 2019 | Mar 18, 2019 | Feb 12, 2019 | $0.5 | normal |
| Nov 20, 2018 | Dec 12, 2018 | Oct 22, 2018 | $0.44 | normal |
| Aug 17, 2018 | Sep 10, 2018 | Jul 9, 2018 | $0.44 | normal |
| May 18, 2018 | Jun 11, 2018 | Apr 24, 2018 | $0.44 | normal |
| Feb 16, 2018 | Mar 12, 2018 | Jan 24, 2018 | $0.44 | normal |
| Nov 20, 2017 | Dec 12, 2017 | Oct 24, 2017 | $0.38 | normal |
| Aug 18, 2017 | Sep 12, 2017 | Jul 11, 2017 | $0.38 | normal |
| May 18, 2017 | Jun 12, 2017 | Apr 25, 2017 | $0.38 | normal |
| Feb 15, 2017 | Mar 10, 2017 | Dec 20, 2016 | $0.38 | normal |
| Nov 17, 2016 | Dec 12, 2016 | Oct 18, 2016 | $0.37 | normal |
| Aug 18, 2016 | Sep 12, 2016 | Jul 11, 2016 | $0.37 | normal |
| May 18, 2016 | Jun 10, 2016 | Apr 11, 2016 | $0.37 | normal |
| Feb 17, 2016 | Mar 10, 2016 | $0.37 | normal | |
| Nov 18, 2015 | Dec 10, 2015 | Oct 20, 2015 | $0.34 | normal |
| Aug 18, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 | $0.34 | normal |
Moodys's payout ratio of 38.4% is above the Financial Services sector average but below the industry average. If we compare it with its Financial Services sector average of 30.6%, Moodys's payout ratio is 25% higher.
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCO Moodys Corp | 0.96% | $2.87 | 38.4% |
| EFX Equifax Inc | 0.79% | $1.56 | 27.4% |
| MORN Morningstar Inc | 0.76% | $1.46 | 88.2% |
Yes, Moodys has been paying dividends for the last 23 years.
MCO hasn't announced its next dividend date yet, but if we take into consideration its recent dividend history, it is likely that its next dividend will be in May 2023.
Moodys's last regular dividend was on Feb 23, 2023 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.77 per share.
MCO's annualized dividend per share is $2.87.
Currently Moodys's dividend yield is 0.96%.
Moodys pays dividends quarterly.
The dividend payout ratio of Moodys is 38.4%.
Moodys's dividend yield is lower than the Financial Services sector average.