Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.40
Medallion Financial Corp. (MFIN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1996 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.9%
Payout Ratio
26.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
26.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.9% and trend is unknown.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.9%
Trailing DPS$0.40
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout26.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout7.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR4.0%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.9%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.5%
Total Shareholder Yield5.5%
1Y Total Return25.3%
5Y Total Return61.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)20.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,11210Y ago$15,00020Y ago$16,491
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). MFIN's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (26 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Medallion Financial Corp. distributes 26.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 7.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MFIN has raised its dividend for 3 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: 3.9% dividend yield, 1.5% buyback yield, 5.5% 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 61.1%, with dividends contributing 20.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,000 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.15
Avg/Payment$0.1075
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026Latest | $0.1200 | — | 4.76% | 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 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.1000 | — | 4.60% | Mar 28, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Auto and Specialty Asset Finance
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.9%
#1 of 2
Safety
Sustainable
26.2% payout
Streak
3Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.5%
#1 of 2
Annual Dividend History
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.12 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.3% |
| 2025 | $0.36 | -12.2% | 3 | — | — | — | 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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How much dividend does MFIN pay per share?
Medallion Financial Corp. (MFIN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.40 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.9%. Payments are made 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 Annual.
Is MFIN's dividend safe?
MFIN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +26.2% and FCF payout ratio of +7.8%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is MFIN a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Medallion Financial Corp. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 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 Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.40 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 $16,112 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 +3.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.