Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.94
McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1990 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.6%
Payout Ratio
30.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
34 years
MGRC Dividend Income Check
Safety
30.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
34 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.9% and trend is rising.
MGRC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.6%
Trailing DPS$1.94
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout30.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout24.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak34 years
3Y CAGR2.4%
5Y CAGR3.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.6%
1Y Total Return5.2%
5Y Total Return63.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,32010Y ago$44,64420Y ago$52,274
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.
MGRC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (37 years of payments)
MGRC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
McGrath RentCorp distributes 30.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 24.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MGRC has raised its dividend for 34 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.4% and 5-year CAGR of 3.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MGRC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.6% dividend yield, 1.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 63.2%, with dividends contributing 11.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $44,644 today.
MGRC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$9.38
Avg/Payment$0.4690
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026Latest | $0.4950 | — | 1.66% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | $0.4950 | ↑ +2.1% | 1.69% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $0.4850 | — | 1.76% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $0.4850 | — | 1.62% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.4850 | — | 1.64% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | $0.4850 | ↑ +2.1% | 1.81% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $0.4750 | — | 1.61% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | $0.4750 | — | 1.75% | Oct 31, 2024 |
MGRC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.6%
#2 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
30.6% payout
Streak
34Y
3.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.6%
#7 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd MGRCMcGrath RentCorp | $2.9B | 1.6% | 30.6% | 34 | Sustainable |
 URIUnited Rentals, Inc. | $67.5B | 0.7% | 18.6% | 3 | Sustainable |
 WSCWillScot Holdings Co… | $5.2B | 1.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  KFRCKforce Inc. | $830M | 3.4% | 78.9% | 8 | Watch |
 RSGRepublic Services, I… | $63.1B | 1.2% | 34.5% | 23 | Sustainable |
3rd  GATXGATX Corporation | $6.3B | 1.4% | 26.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
 ALAir Lease Corporatio… | $7.3B | 1.3% | 9.0% | 13 | Sustainable |
 CATCaterpillar Inc. | $458.7B | 0.6% | 31.0% | 32 | Sustainable |
MGRC Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.48 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2.3% |
| 2025 | $1.93 | 2.1% | 4 | $6.35 | 30.4% | 3.29x | 2.9% |
| 2024 | $1.89 | 2.2% | 4 | $9.43 | 20.0% | 4.99x | 2.9% |
| 2023 | $1.85 | 2.8% | 4 | $7.12 | 26.0% | 3.85x | 2.8% |
| 2022 | $1.80 | 4.3% | 4 | $4.70 | 38.3% | 2.61x | 2.8% |
| 2021 | $1.73 | 5.5% | 4 | $3.66 | 47.1% | 2.12x | 2.6% |
| 2020 | $1.63 | 11.6% | 4 | $4.16 | 39.3% | 2.54x | 2.5% |
| 2019 | $1.47 | 14.5% | 4 | $3.93 | 37.3% | 2.68x | 2.2% |
| 2018 | $1.28 | 23.7% | 4 | $3.24 | 39.5% | 2.53x | 2.0% |
| 2017 | $1.04 | 2.0% | 4 | $6.34 | 16.3% | 6.13x | 1.6% |
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MGRC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MGRC stock.
How much dividend does MGRC pay per share?
McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.94 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.6%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is MGRC's next ex-dividend date?
MGRC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MGRC typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is MGRC's dividend safe?
MGRC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +30.6% and FCF payout ratio of +24.4%. With 34 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is MGRC a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, McGrath RentCorp is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 34 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.4%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does MGRC pay dividends?
McGrath RentCorp pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.94 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 36+ years from 1990 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MGRC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MGRC five years ago would be worth approximately $16,320 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MGRC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MGRC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.