MCO — Moody's Corporation
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | MCO | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.88% | 3.27% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 10.91% | 5.31% |
| Payout Ratio | 28.1% | 36.0% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 23 | 13 |
| 1Y Total Return | -4.4% | 8.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
10.59%
3-Year Growth
10.33%
5-Year Growth
10.91%
10-Year Growth
10.70%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Mar 2, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 13, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | $1.0300 | +9.57% |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.9400 | 0.00% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.9400 | 0.00% |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.9400 | 0.00% |
| Feb 25, 2025 | $0.9400 | +10.59% |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.8500 | 0.00% |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.8500 | 0.00% |
| May 16, 2024 | $0.8500 | 0.00% |
| Feb 22, 2024 | $0.8500 | +10.39% |
| Nov 22, 2023 | $0.7700 | 0.00% |
| Aug 17, 2023 | $0.7700 | 0.00% |
| May 18, 2023 | $0.7700 | 0.00% |
| Feb 23, 2023 | $0.7700 | +10.00% |
| Nov 22, 2022 | $0.7000 | 0.00% |
| Aug 18, 2022 | $0.7000 | 0.00% |
| May 19, 2022 | $0.7000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 24, 2022 | $0.7000 | +12.90% |
| Nov 22, 2021 | $0.6200 | 0.00% |
| Aug 19, 2021 | $0.6200 | 0.00% |
| May 19, 2021 | $0.6200 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
28.1%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
24.5%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $3.47 | $672.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $3.22 | $468.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $3.61 | $903.00M |
| Q4 2025 | $3.43 | $777.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Moody's Corporation pay a dividend?
Yes, Moody's Corporation (MCO) pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 0.88%.
What is MCO's dividend yield?
MCO's current dividend yield is 0.88%. The annual dividend is $3.85.
When is MCO's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for MCO has not been announced yet.
How many years has Moody's Corporation increased its dividend?
Moody's Corporation has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years.
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.