Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.04
Moelis & Company (MC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.1%
Payout Ratio
2.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
2.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.7% and trend is falling.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.1%
Trailing DPS$0.04
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout2.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout0.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR2.7%
5Y CAGR-8.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.7%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.2%
Total Shareholder Yield0.3%
1Y Total Return-12.3%
5Y Total Return39.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)30.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,95610Y ago$37,84920Y ago$37,117
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Moelis & Company distributes 2.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 0.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong 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: 0.1% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 0.3% 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 39.6%, with dividends contributing 30.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $37,849 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$16.70
Avg/Payment$0.8350
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026Latest | $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 |
| May 3, 2024 | $0.6000 | — | 4.65% | Jun 20, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Investment Banking and M&A Advisory
#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.1%
#9 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
2.3% payout
Streak
1Y
-8.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.3%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MCMoelis & Company | $4.4B | 0.1% | 2.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
GSThe Goldman Sachs Gr… | $267.0B | 1.6% | 31.5% | 12 | Sustainable |
MSMorgan Stanley | $264.9B | 2.3% | 45.8% | 11 | Sustainable |
EVREvercore Inc. | $26.9B | 1.1% | 35.9% | 18 | Sustainable |
3rd NMRNomura Holdings, Inc… | $26.6B | 2.6% | 33.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st JEFJefferies Financial … | $9.2B | 3.8% | — | 8 | Unknown |
PIPRPiper Sandler Compan… | $4.9B | 1.4% | 40.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd LAZLazard Ltd | $4.8B | 3.5% | 64.0% | 0 | Watch |
HLIHoulihan Lokey, Inc. | $2.5B | 1.5% | 41.3% | 7 | Sustainable |
Annual Dividend History
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.65 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2025 | $2.60 | 8.3% | 4 | — | — | — | 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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How much dividend does MC pay per share?
Moelis & Company (MC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.04 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.1%. Payments are made 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 Annual.
Is MC's dividend safe?
MC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +2.3% and FCF payout ratio of +0.6%. 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 Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.04 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 $13,956 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 +0.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.