Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.61
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation (MGY) Dividend History
Income profile from 2021 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.2%
Payout Ratio
34.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
MGY Dividend Income Check
Safety
34.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.3% and trend is unknown.
MGY Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.2%
Trailing DPS$0.61
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout34.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout28.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR14.5%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.3%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.9%
Total Shareholder Yield6.1%
1Y Total Return39.1%
5Y Total Return146.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$24,65510Y ago$30,37520Y ago$30,375
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.
MGY Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (6 years of payments)
MGY Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation distributes 34.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 28.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MGY has raised its dividend for 5 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: 2.2% dividend yield, 3.9% buyback yield, 6.1% 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 146.6%, with dividends contributing 18.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $30,375 today.
MGY Recent Dividend Payments
Last 17 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.23
Avg/Payment$0.1309
Latest Change+10.0%
| 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 |
MGY Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.2%
#7 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
34.8% payout
Streak
5Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.1%
#3 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGYMagnolia Oil & Gas C… | $5.2B | 2.2% | 34.8% | 5 | Sustainable |
1st  CIVICivitas Resources, I… | $2.3B | 18.2% | 58.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  CHRDChord Energy Corpora… | $7.8B | 4.0% | 7.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SMSM Energy Company | $3.3B | 2.7% | 14.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
 MTDRMatador Resources Co… | $6.9B | 2.4% | 21.5% | 5 | Sustainable |
3rd  CRGYCrescent Energy Comp… | $4.1B | 3.8% | 86.6% | 3 | At Risk |
 PRPermian Resources Co… | $16.6B | 3.1% | 47.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
MGY Annual Dividend History (2016–2026)
11 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.17 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.3% |
| 2025 | $0.60 | 15.4% | 4 | $1.75 | 34.3% | 2.92x | 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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Start ComparisonMGY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MGY stock.
How much dividend does MGY pay per share?
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation (MGY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.61 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.2%. 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 +34.8% and FCF payout ratio of +28.5%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is MGY a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 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 $0.61 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 $24,655 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 +2.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.