Dividend Grades
vs Consumer Defensive sector| Metric | MKC | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.01% | 2.91% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 7.58% | 4.80% |
| Payout Ratio | 30.5% | 43.8% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 43 | 20 |
| 1Y Total Return | -32.2% | -0.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Consumer Defensive sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
7.02%
3-Year Growth
6.85%
5-Year Growth
7.58%
10-Year Growth
8.42%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Apr 20, 2026
Last Payment
Apr 27, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.4800 | +6.67% |
| Oct 14, 2025 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Jul 7, 2025 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Apr 7, 2025 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.4500 | +7.14% |
| Oct 7, 2024 | $0.4200 | 0.00% |
| Jul 8, 2024 | $0.4200 | 0.00% |
| Apr 5, 2024 | $0.4200 | 0.00% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.4200 | +7.69% |
| Oct 6, 2023 | $0.3900 | 0.00% |
| Jul 7, 2023 | $0.3900 | 0.00% |
| Apr 6, 2023 | $0.3900 | 0.00% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.3900 | +5.41% |
| Oct 7, 2022 | $0.3700 | 0.00% |
| Jul 8, 2022 | $0.3700 | 0.00% |
| Apr 8, 2022 | $0.3700 | 0.00% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.3700 | +8.82% |
| Oct 8, 2021 | $0.3400 | 0.00% |
| Jul 9, 2021 | $0.3400 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
30.5%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
61.2%
ModerateFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $3.78 | $18.40M |
| Q1 2025 | $0.60 | $78.40M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.65 | -$2.40M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.84 | $344.20M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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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 June 20, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.