MGF — MFS Government Markets Income Trust Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | MGF | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.66% | 2.64% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | — | 5.86% |
| Payout Ratio | — | 34.9% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 1 | 12 |
| 1Y Total Return | -6.5% | 14.4% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
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3-Year Growth
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5-Year Growth
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10-Year Growth
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Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
May 19, 2026
Next Payment
May 29, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Apr 14, 2026
Last Payment
Apr 30, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | $0.0187 | -0.58% |
| Apr 14, 2026 | $0.0188 | N/A |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
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FCF Payout Ratio
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Peer Comparison
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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 May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.