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
9.7%
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 Yield9.7%
Trailing DPS$1.96
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout85.0%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout11.1%
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 Yield6.4%
Total Shareholder Yield16.1%
1Y Total Return34.8%
5Y Total Return-82.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$1,74810Y ago$1,40620Y ago$1,406
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). MKTW's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
MKTW Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (4 years of payments)
MKTW Dividend Safety Story
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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 11.1%, 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: 9.7% dividend yield, 6.4% buyback yield, 16.1% 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 -82.5%, with dividends contributing 4.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $1,406 today.
MKTW Recent Dividend Payments
Last 16 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$7.65
Avg/Payment$0.4781
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026Latest | $0.4500 | — | 9.30% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| May 15, 2026 | $0.4500 | — | 10.14% | 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 |
MKTW Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
9.7%
#1 of 4
Safety
Watch
85.0% payout
Streak
1Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
16.1%
#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 | $1.35 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 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 +9.7%. Payments are made Quarterly.
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 Quarterly.
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 +11.1%. 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 Quarterly. 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 $1,748 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 +9.7% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.