Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.57
Barings Corporate Investors (MCI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1980 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
9.0%
Payout Ratio
89.6%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
3 years
MCI Dividend Income Check
Safety
89.6% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 12.1% and trend is rising.
MCI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield9.0%
Trailing DPS$1.57
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout89.6%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout250.7%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR16.2%
5Y CAGR10.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)12.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield9.0%
1Y Total Return-5.6%
5Y Total Return59.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)43.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,98710Y ago$17,33020Y ago$26,244
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.
MCI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (46 years of payments)
MCI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Barings Corporate Investors distributes 89.6% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 250.7%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
MCI has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 16.2% and 5-year CAGR of 10.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MCI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 9.0% dividend yield, 9.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 12.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 59.9%, with dividends contributing 43.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,330 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
MCI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$6.69
Avg/Payment$0.3345
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025Latest | $0.4000 | — | 8.57% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 8.19% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 7.78% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.4000 | ↓ -20.0% | 8.15% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.5000 | ↑ +25.0% | 8.30% | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 8.11% | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | $0.4000 | ↑ +2.6% | 8.48% | Sep 13, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.3900 | ↑ +2.6% | 8.60% | Jun 14, 2024 |
MCI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
9.0%
#7 of 9
Safety
At Risk
89.6% payout
Streak
3Y
10.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.0%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCIBarings Corporate In… | $357M | 9.0% | 89.6% | 3 | At Risk |
 MPVBarings Participatio… | $188M | 8.3% | 89.4% | 3 | At Risk |
2nd  WHFWhiteHorse Finance, … | $169M | 20.8% | 2.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
 PFLTPennantPark Floating… | $914M | 13.1% | 1.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
3rd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $226M | 18.4% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 CSWCCapital Southwest Co… | $1.4B | 10.1% | 1.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
 GAINGladstone Investment… | $665M | 9.9% | 93.3% | 0 | At Risk |
1st  HRZNHorizon Technology F… | $219M | 27.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $13.8B | 2.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
MCI Annual Dividend History (1980–2025)
46 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.60 | -5.3% | 4 | — | — | — | 12.1% |
| 2024 | $1.69 | 19.0% | 4 | $1.75 | 96.6% | 1.04x | 12.8% |
| 2023 | $1.42 | 39.2% | 4 | $1.82 | 78.0% | 1.28x | 10.7% |
| 2022 | $1.02 | 6.3% | 4 | $0.71 | 143.7% | 0.70x | 7.7% |
| 2021 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.60 | 36.9% | 2.71x | 7.2% |
| 2020 | $0.96 | -20.0% | 4 | $0.76 | 126.3% | 0.79x | 7.2% |
| 2019 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.93 | 62.2% | 1.61x | 9.1% |
| 2018 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.48 | 250.0% | 0.40x | 9.1% |
| 2017 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.19 | 54.8% | 1.83x | 9.1% |
| 2016 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.38 | 87.0% | 1.15x | 9.1% |
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Start ComparisonMCI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MCI stock.
How much dividend does MCI pay per share?
Barings Corporate Investors (MCI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.57 per share, with a current dividend yield of +9.0%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is MCI's next ex-dividend date?
MCI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MCI typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is MCI's dividend safe?
MCI's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +89.6% and FCF payout ratio of +250.7%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is MCI a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Barings Corporate Investors is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does MCI pay dividends?
Barings Corporate Investors pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.57 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 45+ years from 1980 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in MCI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MCI five years ago would be worth approximately $15,987 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MCI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MCI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +12.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +9.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.