Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.48
MGP Ingredients, Inc. (MGPI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1989 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.9%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
MGPI Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.0% and trend is flat.
MGPI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.9%
Trailing DPS$0.48
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout19.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.0%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.3%
Total Shareholder Yield3.2%
1Y Total Return-44.5%
5Y Total Return-69.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$3,04310Y ago$6,18420Y ago$10,431
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.
MGPI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (33 years of payments)
MGPI Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
MGP Ingredients, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 19.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MGPI does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MGPI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.9% dividend yield, 0.3% buyback yield, 3.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.0% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -69.6%, with dividends contributing 3.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $6,184 today.
MGPI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.40
Avg/Payment$0.1200
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.1200 | — | 2.63% | May 29, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.1200 | — | 2.68% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 1.92% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 1.67% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 1.46% | May 30, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 1.55% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 96.68% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 55.12% | Aug 30, 2024 |
MGPI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.9%
#5 of 8
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.2%
#7 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGPIMGP Ingredients, Inc… | $351M | 2.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  CODICompass Diversified | $761M | 4.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 STZConstellation Brands… | $24.5B | 2.9% | — | 11 | Unknown |
3rd  TAPMolson Coors Beverag… | $7.4B | 4.9% | — | 5 | Unknown |
1st  WVVIWillamette Valley Vi… | $14M | 7.0% | — | 4 | Unknown |
 ADMArcher-Daniels-Midla… | $36.2B | 2.7% | 91.6% | 28 | At Risk |
 INGRIngredion Incorporat… | $6.2B | 3.3% | 28.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
 BGBunge Global S.A. | $21.8B | 2.4% | 56.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
MGPI Annual Dividend History (1988–2026)
39 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.24 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $-4.99 | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2024 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.56 | 30.8% | 3.25x | 1.0% |
| 2023 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.80 | 10.0% | 10.00x | 1.0% |
| 2022 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.92 | 9.8% | 10.25x | 1.0% |
| 2021 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.32 | 11.1% | 9.00x | 1.0% |
| 2020 | $0.48 | 20.0% | 4 | $2.37 | 20.3% | 4.94x | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $0.40 | 25.0% | 4 | $2.27 | 17.6% | 5.67x | 0.9% |
| 2018 | $0.32 | -68.3% | 4 | $2.21 | 14.5% | 6.91x | 0.7% |
| 2017 | $1.01 | 741.7% | 4 | $2.44 | 41.4% | 2.42x | 2.2% |
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MGPI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MGPI stock.
How much dividend does MGPI pay per share?
MGP Ingredients, Inc. (MGPI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.48 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is MGPI's next ex-dividend date?
MGPI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MGPI typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is MGPI's dividend safe?
MGPI's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +19.1%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has MGPI increased its dividend?
MGPI has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does MGPI pay dividends?
MGP Ingredients, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.48 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 37+ years from 1989 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MGPI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MGPI five years ago would be worth approximately $3,043 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MGPI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MGPI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.