Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.96
MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) Dividend History
Income profile from 2023 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
11.7%
Payout Ratio
85.0%
Watch
Dividend Streak
1 years
MKTW Dividend Income Check
Safety
85.0% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.9% and trend is unknown.
MKTW Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield11.7%
Trailing DPS$1.96
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout85.0%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout12.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.9%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield7.6%
Total Shareholder Yield19.4%
1Y Total Return5.8%
5Y Total Return-88.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$1,20210Y ago$1,21320Y ago$1,213
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.
MKTW Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (4 years of payments)
MKTW Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
MarketWise, Inc. distributes 85.0% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 12.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MKTW has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MKTW returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 11.7% dividend yield, 7.6% buyback yield, 19.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.9% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is -88.0%, with dividends contributing 3.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $1,213 today.
MKTW Recent Dividend Payments
Last 15 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.20
Avg/Payment$0.4800
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.4500 | — | 7.45% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | $0.4500 | ↑ +12.5% | 11.34% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 11.76% | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.4000 | ↑ +33.3% | 9.24% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.3000 | ↑ +50.0% | 9.06% | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | $0.2000 | ↓ -66.7% | 13.45% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | $0.6000 | ↑ +200.0% | 10.12% | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 7.75% | Dec 26, 2024 |
MKTW Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
11.7%
#1 of 4
Safety
Watch
85.0% payout
Streak
1Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
19.4%
#1 of 4
NWSA
MORN
MSCIMKTW Annual Dividend History (2019–2026)
8 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.90 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $1.90 | 137.5% | 5 | $2.31 | 82.3% | 1.22x | 0.9% |
| 2024 | $0.80 | -77.8% | 4 | $3.57 | 22.4% | 4.46x | 0.4% |
| 2023 | $3.60 | — | 4 | $1.00 | 360.0% | 0.28x | 1.7% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $14.54 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-504.69 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-208.07 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $10.80 | — | — | — |
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MKTW — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MKTW stock.
How much dividend does MKTW pay per share?
MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.96 per share, with a current dividend yield of +11.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is MKTW's next ex-dividend date?
MKTW's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MKTW typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is MKTW's dividend safe?
MKTW's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +85.0% and FCF payout ratio of +12.1%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has MKTW increased its dividend?
MKTW has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does MKTW pay dividends?
MarketWise, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.96 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 3+ years from 2023 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MKTW grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MKTW five years ago would be worth approximately $1,202 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MKTW's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MKTW's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +11.7% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.