Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation (MGY) Dividend History
Income profile from 2021 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
3-Second Income Check
Safety
26.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.3% and trend is unknown.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (6 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation distributes 26.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 24.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MGY has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 14.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MGY returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 100.0% buyback yield, 100.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.3% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 149.1%, with dividends contributing 18.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $30,045 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 17 payments · Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026Latest | $0.1650 | ↑ +10.0% | 2.31% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 2.69% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 2.51% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 12, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 2.43% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.1500 | ↑ +15.4% | 2.30% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | 1.90% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | 2.08% | Sep 3, 2024 |
| May 10, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | 1.89% | Jun 3, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: U.S. shale oil focused producers
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MGYMagnolia Oil & Gas C… | $153M | 1.9% | 26.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
EOGEOG Resources, Inc. | $67.3B | 3.2% | — | 1 | Unknown |
FANGDiamondback Energy, … | $49.5B | 2.3% | 69.5% | 0 | Watch |
DVNDevon Energy Corpora… | $27.0B | 2.3% | 23.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
OVVOvintiv Inc. | $12.8B | 2.3% | 24.8% | 5 | Sustainable |
MTDRMatador Resources Co… | $6.5B | 2.5% | — | 5 | Unknown |
2nd CHRDChord Energy Corpora… | $6.2B | 5.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd SMSM Energy Company | $2.7B | 3.5% | — | 4 | Unknown |
1st CIVICivitas Resources, I… | $2.3B | 18.2% | 58.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
Annual Dividend History
11 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.17 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.3% |
| 2025 | $0.60 | 15.4% | 4 | — | — | — | 8.3% |
| 2024 | $0.52 | 13.0% | 4 | $1.94 | 26.8% | 3.73x | 7.2% |
| 2023 | $0.46 | 15.0% | 4 | $2.04 | 22.5% | 4.43x | 6.3% |
| 2022 | $0.40 | 400.0% | 3 | $4.71 | 8.5% | 11.77x | 5.5% |
| 2021 | $0.08 | — | 1 | $2.36 | 3.4% | 29.50x | 1.1% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-7.27 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.28 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.60 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.20 | — | — | — |
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How much dividend does MGY pay per share?
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation (MGY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.52 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is MGY's next ex-dividend date?
MGY's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MGY typically pays dividends Annual.
Is MGY's dividend safe?
MGY's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +26.7% and FCF payout ratio of +24.8%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is MGY a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation 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 MGY pay dividends?
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.52 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 5+ years from 2021 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MGY grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MGY five years ago would be worth approximately $24,913 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MGY's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MGY's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.