Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.96
Magna International Inc. (MGA) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.2%
Payout Ratio
65.6%
Watch
Dividend Streak
16 years
MGA Dividend Income Check
Safety
65.6% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
16 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.8% and trend is rising.
MGA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.2%
Trailing DPS$1.96
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout65.6%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout25.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak16 years
3Y CAGR2.5%
5Y CAGR3.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.8%
Total Shareholder Yield4.0%
1Y Total Return89.3%
5Y Total Return-28.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,15810Y ago$18,80020Y ago$39,860
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.
MGA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
MGA Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Magna International Inc. distributes 65.6% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 25.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MGA has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.5% and 5-year CAGR of 3.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MGA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.2% dividend yield, 0.8% buyback yield, 4.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -28.4%, with dividends contributing 9.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $18,800 today.
MGA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$9.27
Avg/Payment$0.4633
Latest Change+2.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026Latest | $0.4950 | ↑ +2.1% | 3.09% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.4850 | — | 3.95% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.4850 | — | 4.36% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.4850 | — | 5.23% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.4850 | ↑ +2.1% | 5.24% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.4750 | — | 4.33% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.4750 | — | 4.62% | Aug 30, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | $0.4750 | — | 3.90% | May 31, 2024 |
MGA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.2%
#1 of 6
Safety
Watch
65.6% payout
Streak
16Y
3.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.0%
#5 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st MGAMagna International … | $17.1B | 3.2% | 65.6% | 16 | Watch |
 BWABorgWarner Inc. | $12.0B | 0.9% | 43.0% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  LEALear Corporation | $6.8B | 2.3% | 37.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  ALVAutoliv, Inc. | $9.0B | 2.6% | 32.4% | 5 | Sustainable |
 VCVisteon Corporation | $3.0B | 0.5% | 7.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
 DANDana Incorporated | $4.6B | 1.1% | 63.5% | 0 | Watch |
MGA Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.49 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $1.94 | 2.1% | 4 | $2.99 | 64.9% | 1.54x | 2.8% |
| 2024 | $1.90 | 3.3% | 4 | $3.52 | 54.0% | 1.85x | 2.7% |
| 2023 | $1.84 | 2.2% | 4 | $4.23 | 43.5% | 2.30x | 2.6% |
| 2022 | $1.80 | 4.7% | 4 | $2.03 | 88.7% | 1.13x | 2.6% |
| 2021 | $1.72 | 7.5% | 4 | $5.00 | 34.4% | 2.91x | 2.5% |
| 2020 | $1.60 | 9.6% | 4 | $2.52 | 63.5% | 1.57x | 2.3% |
| 2019 | $1.46 | 10.7% | 4 | $5.59 | 26.1% | 3.83x | 2.1% |
| 2018 | $1.32 | 19.9% | 4 | $6.61 | 20.0% | 5.01x | 1.9% |
| 2017 | $1.10 | 10.3% | 4 | $5.90 | 18.6% | 5.36x | 1.6% |
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Start ComparisonMGA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MGA stock.
How much dividend does MGA pay per share?
Magna International Inc. (MGA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.96 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is MGA's next ex-dividend date?
MGA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MGA typically pays dividends Annual.
Is MGA's dividend safe?
MGA's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +65.6% and FCF payout ratio of +25.4%. With 16 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is MGA a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Magna International Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 16 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.9%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does MGA pay dividends?
Magna International Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.96 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MGA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MGA five years ago would be worth approximately $7,158 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MGA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MGA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.