Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.02
Medifast, Inc. (MED) Dividend History
Income profile from 2015 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.1%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
9 years
MED Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
9 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
MED Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.1%
Trailing DPS$0.02
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M0
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout4.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak9 years
3Y CAGR13.4%
5Y CAGR17.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)N/A
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.3%
Total Shareholder Yield0.4%
1Y Total Return-15.0%
5Y Total Return-88.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$1,19210Y ago$10,73020Y ago$49,168
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.
MED Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
MED Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Medifast, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 4.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
MED has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 13.4% and 5-year CAGR of 17.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MED returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.1% dividend yield, 0.3% buyback yield, 0.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is -88.1%, with dividends contributing 6.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,730 today.
MED Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$25.84
Avg/Payment$1.2920
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2023Latest | $1.6500 | — | 8.20% | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Jun 26, 2023 | $1.6500 | — | 7.30% | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Mar 27, 2023 | $1.6500 | ↑ +0.6% | 6.63% | May 9, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $1.6400 | — | 5.74% | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Sep 19, 2022 | $1.6400 | — | 5.40% | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Jun 27, 2022 | $1.6400 | — | 3.24% | Aug 8, 2022 |
| Mar 28, 2022 | $1.6400 | ↑ +15.5% | 3.45% | May 9, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $1.4200 | — | 2.62% | Feb 8, 2022 |
MED Dividend vs Peers
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#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.1%
#3 of 4
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
9Y
17.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.4%
#4 of 4
NUS
PLNT
XPOFMED Annual Dividend History (1996–2025)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.70 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.19 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $4.95 | -24.5% | 3 | $9.10 | 54.4% | 1.84x | 2.6% |
| 2022 | $6.56 | 15.5% | 4 | $12.73 | 51.5% | 1.94x | 3.4% |
| 2021 | $5.68 | 25.7% | 4 | $13.89 | 40.9% | 2.45x | 2.9% |
| 2020 | $4.52 | 33.7% | 4 | $8.68 | 52.1% | 1.92x | 2.3% |
| 2019 | $3.38 | 54.3% | 4 | $6.43 | 52.6% | 1.90x | 1.8% |
| 2018 | $2.19 | 52.1% | 4 | $4.62 | 47.4% | 2.11x | 1.1% |
| 2017 | $1.44 | 34.6% | 4 | $2.29 | 62.9% | 1.59x | 0.7% |
| 2016 | $1.07 | 328.0% | 4 | $1.49 | 71.8% | 1.39x | 0.6% |
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MED — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MED stock.
How much dividend does MED pay per share?
Medifast, Inc. (MED) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.02 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.1%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is MED's next ex-dividend date?
MED's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MED typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is MED's dividend safe?
MED's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +4.9%. The 9-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is MED a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Medifast, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 9 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +17.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does MED pay dividends?
Medifast, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.02 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 10+ years from 2015 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in MED grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MED five years ago would be worth approximately $1,192 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MED's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MED'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 +0.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.