Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.45
Medallion Financial Corp. (MFIN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1996 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.8%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
4 years
MFIN Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.9% and trend is unknown.
MFIN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.8%
Trailing DPS$0.45
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout8.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR4.0%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.9%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.4%
Total Shareholder Yield5.3%
1Y Total Return8.3%
5Y Total Return22.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,23210Y ago$15,45120Y ago$14,209
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.
MFIN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (26 years of payments)
MFIN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Medallion Financial Corp. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 8.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
MFIN has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MFIN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.8% dividend yield, 0.4% buyback yield, 5.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.9% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 22.3%, with dividends contributing 17.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,451 today.
MFIN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.04
Avg/Payment$0.1020
Latest Change+16.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026Latest | $0.1400 | ↑ +16.7% | 5.68% | May 21, 2026 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | $0.1200 | — | 5.63% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 4.70% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 4.44% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.1200 | ↑ +9.1% | 4.62% | May 30, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.1100 | ↑ +10.0% | 4.30% | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.1000 | — | 5.15% | Aug 30, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 | $0.1000 | — | 4.70% | May 31, 2024 |
MFIN Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.8%
#1 of 3
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
4Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.3%
#2 of 3
MGYR
OMFMFIN Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.26 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5.0% |
| 2025 | $0.36 | -12.2% | 3 | $1.78 | 20.2% | 4.94x | 6.9% |
| 2024 | $0.41 | 20.6% | 4 | $1.52 | 27.0% | 3.71x | 7.9% |
| 2023 | $0.34 | 6.2% | 4 | $2.37 | 14.3% | 6.97x | 6.6% |
| 2022 | $0.32 | — | 4 | $1.83 | 17.5% | 5.72x | 6.2% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.17 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.42 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.06 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.03 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.01 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonMFIN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MFIN stock.
How much dividend does MFIN pay per share?
Medallion Financial Corp. (MFIN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.45 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is MFIN's next ex-dividend date?
MFIN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MFIN typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is MFIN's dividend safe?
MFIN's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +8.4%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is MFIN a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Medallion Financial Corp. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does MFIN pay dividends?
Medallion Financial Corp. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.45 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 30+ years from 1996 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MFIN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MFIN five years ago would be worth approximately $12,232 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MFIN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MFIN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.