Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.75
Methanex Corporation (MEOH) Dividend History
Income profile from 2002 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.2%
Payout Ratio
68.2%
Watch
Dividend Streak
4 years
MEOH Dividend Income Check
Safety
68.2% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.6% and trend is rising.
MEOH Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.2%
Trailing DPS$0.75
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout68.2%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout7.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR6.1%
5Y CAGR9.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.2%
1Y Total Return95.1%
5Y Total Return66.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,61310Y ago$22,62720Y ago$32,962
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.
MEOH Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (25 years of payments)
MEOH Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Methanex Corporation distributes 68.2% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 7.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MEOH has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.1% and 5-year CAGR of 9.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MEOH returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.2% dividend yield, 1.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 66.1%, with dividends contributing 8.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,627 today.
MEOH Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.46
Avg/Payment$0.1728
Latest Change+2.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026Latest | $0.1900 | ↑ +2.7% | 1.16% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.1850 | — | 1.45% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.1850 | — | 1.90% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.1850 | — | 1.88% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.1850 | — | 2.07% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.1850 | — | 1.96% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.1850 | — | 1.57% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.1850 | — | 1.92% | Sep 30, 2024 |
MEOH Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.2%
#8 of 9
Safety
Watch
68.2% payout
Streak
4Y
9.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.2%
#8 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEOHMethanex Corporation | $4.8B | 1.2% | 68.2% | 4 | Watch |
 OLNOlin Corporation | $3.3B | 2.8% | — | 3 | Unknown |
 CECelanese Corporation | $7.0B | 0.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 EMNEastman Chemical Com… | $8.7B | 4.4% | 80.4% | 12 | Watch |
2nd  HUNHuntsman Corporation | $2.6B | 5.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 TROXTronox Holdings plc | $1.6B | 3.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  LYBLyondellBasell Indus… | $23.7B | 7.5% | — | 2 | Unknown |
3rd  DOWDow Inc. | $27.7B | 5.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 WLKWestlake Corporation | $12.8B | 2.1% | — | 12 | Unknown |
MEOH Annual Dividend History (1992–2026)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.38 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $0.74 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.94 | 78.7% | 1.27x | 1.6% |
| 2024 | $0.74 | 1.4% | 4 | $2.39 | 31.0% | 3.23x | 1.6% |
| 2023 | $0.73 | 17.7% | 4 | $2.57 | 28.4% | 3.52x | 1.6% |
| 2022 | $0.62 | 90.8% | 4 | $4.86 | 12.8% | 7.84x | 1.4% |
| 2021 | $0.33 | -31.2% | 4 | $6.13 | 5.3% | 18.86x | 0.7% |
| 2020 | $0.47 | -66.5% | 4 | $-2.06 | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $1.41 | 6.8% | 4 | $1.03 | 136.9% | 0.73x | 3.1% |
| 2018 | $1.32 | 12.3% | 4 | $7.03 | 18.8% | 5.33x | 2.9% |
| 2017 | $1.18 | 6.8% | 4 | $3.64 | 32.3% | 3.10x | 2.6% |
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Start ComparisonMEOH — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MEOH stock.
How much dividend does MEOH pay per share?
Methanex Corporation (MEOH) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.75 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is MEOH's next ex-dividend date?
MEOH's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MEOH typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is MEOH's dividend safe?
MEOH's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +68.2% and FCF payout ratio of +7.8%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is MEOH a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Methanex Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does MEOH pay dividends?
Methanex Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.75 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 24+ years from 2002 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MEOH grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MEOH five years ago would be worth approximately $16,613 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MEOH's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MEOH's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.