Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.63
Moelis & Company (MC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.1%
Payout Ratio
89.6%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
1 years
MC Dividend Income Check
Safety
89.6% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.7% and trend is falling.
MC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.1%
Trailing DPS$2.63
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout89.6%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout35.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR2.7%
5Y CAGR-8.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.7%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.6%
Total Shareholder Yield5.7%
1Y Total Return24.4%
5Y Total Return50.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)31.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,01710Y ago$36,24420Y ago$38,858
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.
MC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
MC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Moelis & Company distributes 89.6% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 35.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MC has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.7% and 5-year CAGR of -8.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.1% dividend yield, 1.6% buyback yield, 5.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.7% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 50.2%, with dividends contributing 31.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $36,244 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
MC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$14.80
Avg/Payment$0.7400
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026Latest | $0.6500 | — | 3.99% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.6500 | — | 4.13% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.6500 | — | 4.10% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $0.6500 | — | 3.68% | Sep 18, 2025 |
| May 5, 2025 | $0.6500 | — | 4.68% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.6500 | ↑ +8.3% | 3.17% | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | $0.6000 | — | 3.65% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | $0.6000 | — | 4.02% | Sep 26, 2024 |
MC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.1%
#1 of 9
Safety
At Risk
89.6% payout
Streak
1Y
-8.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.7%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st MCMoelis & Company | $4.7B | 4.1% | 89.6% | 1 | At Risk |
 PJTPJT Partners Inc. | $3.7B | 0.6% | 13.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  LAZLazard Ltd | $4.4B | 3.8% | 78.8% | 1 | Watch |
 EVREvercore Inc. | $13.1B | 1.0% | 24.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 HLIHoulihan Lokey, Inc. | $10.7B | 1.6% | 41.3% | 7 | Sustainable |
 PWPPerella Weinberg Par… | $1.9B | 1.9% | 64.6% | 0 | Watch |
 GSThe Goldman Sachs Gr… | $287.6B | 1.5% | 31.5% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  MSMorgan Stanley | $302.6B | 2.0% | 45.8% | 11 | Sustainable |
 JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co. | $825.9B | 1.7% | 25.3% | 14 | Sustainable |
MC Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.30 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.8% |
| 2025 | $2.60 | 8.3% | 4 | $2.94 | 88.4% | 1.13x | 5.7% |
| 2024 | $2.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.78 | 134.8% | 0.74x | 5.2% |
| 2023 | $2.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.36 | — | — | 5.2% |
| 2022 | $2.40 | -64.7% | 4 | $2.14 | 112.1% | 0.89x | 5.2% |
| 2021 | $6.80 | 63.8% | 4 | $5.34 | 127.3% | 0.79x | 14.8% |
| 2020 | $4.15 | 27.8% | 5 | $2.95 | 140.8% | 0.71x | 9.0% |
| 2019 | $3.25 | -33.4% | 4 | $1.89 | 172.0% | 0.58x | 7.1% |
| 2018 | $4.88 | 96.8% | 4 | $2.78 | 175.5% | 0.57x | 10.6% |
| 2017 | $2.48 | -24.6% | 5 | $0.78 | 317.9% | 0.31x | 5.4% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MC stock.
How much dividend does MC pay per share?
Moelis & Company (MC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.63 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is MC's next ex-dividend date?
MC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is MC's dividend safe?
MC's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +89.6% and FCF payout ratio of +35.8%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has MC increased its dividend?
MC has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -8.9%.
How often does MC pay dividends?
Moelis & Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.63 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 12+ years from 2014 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MC five years ago would be worth approximately $15,017 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.