MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) Dividend History
Income profile from 1995 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
MAX Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
MAX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
MAX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (4 years of payments)
MAX Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
MediaAlpha, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MAX has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MAX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 9.2% buyback yield, 9.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is -77.2%.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $2,913 today.
MAX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 10 payments · Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2004Latest | $5.7000 | ↑ +22700.0% | 17.89% | — |
| Jul 11, 1997 | $0.0250 | ↑ +25.0% | 26.68% | Aug 1, 1997 |
| Apr 12, 1997 | $0.0200 | — | 25.11% | May 1, 1997 |
| Jan 14, 1997 | $0.0200 | — | 24.54% | Feb 3, 1997 |
| Oct 16, 1996 | $0.0200 | — | 22.83% | Nov 1, 1996 |
| Jul 17, 1996 | $0.0200 | ↑ +10.0% | 25.68% | Aug 1, 1996 |
| Apr 13, 1996 | $0.0182 | ↑ +25.0% | 19.40% | May 1, 1996 |
| Jan 12, 1996 | $0.0145 | — | 13.70% | Feb 1, 1996 |
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MAX Annual Dividend History (1995–2025)
12 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.39 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.31 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.89 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.37 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.19 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.14 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.54 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.55 | — | — | — |
| 2004 | $5.70 | 8669.2% | 1 | — | — | — | 15.2% |
| 1997 | $0.07 | -10.6% | 3 | — | — | — | 0.2% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MAX stock.
How much dividend does MAX pay per share?
MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of N/A per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made Annual.
When is MAX's next ex-dividend date?
MAX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MAX typically pays dividends Annual.
Is MAX's dividend safe?
MAX's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has MAX increased its dividend?
MAX has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does MAX pay dividends?
MediaAlpha, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is N/A per share. Dividend data on this page covers 30+ years from 1995 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in MAX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MAX five years ago would be worth approximately $2,277 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MAX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MAX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's N/A market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.