Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.57
Barings Participation Investors (MPV) Dividend History
Income profile from 1988 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
9.7%
Payout Ratio
1.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
MPV Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 12.5% and trend is rising.
MPV Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield9.7%
Trailing DPS$1.57
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR19.8%
5Y CAGR13.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)12.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield9.7%
1Y Total Return-8.8%
5Y Total Return59.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)45.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,93410Y ago$18,51520Y ago$26,278
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.
MPV Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (39 years of payments)
MPV Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Barings Participation Investors distributes 1.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
MPV has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 19.8% and 5-year CAGR of 13.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MPV returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 9.7% dividend yield, 9.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 12.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 59.3%, with dividends contributing 45.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $18,515 today.
MPV Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$6.51
Avg/Payment$0.3255
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026Latest | $0.3700 | — | 8.93% | Nov 13, 2026 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $0.3700 | — | 9.07% | Sep 11, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.3700 | — | 8.67% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 9.11% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 8.09% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 7.92% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.3700 | ↓ -21.3% | 8.97% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.4700 | ↑ +27.0% | 9.25% | Jan 17, 2025 |
MPV Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
9.7%
#7 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.3% payout
Streak
4Y
13.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.7%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPVBarings Participatio… | $175M | 9.7% | 1.3% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st  ECCEagle Point Credit C… | $305M | 62.7% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 MCIBarings Corporate In… | $350M | 10.0% | 1.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  BCSFBain Capital Special… | $723M | 20.2% | 1.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
 PFLTPennantPark Floating… | $683M | 17.5% | 1.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $177M | 23.4% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 CSWCCapital Southwest Co… | $1.4B | 9.6% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SLRCSLR Investment Corp. | $644M | 13.9% | 96.7% | 0 | At Risk |
 BXBlackstone Inc. | $94.1B | 6.4% | 2.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
MPV Annual Dividend History (1988–2026)
39 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.11 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 9.4% |
| 2025 | $1.48 | -5.7% | 4 | $1.23 | 120.3% | 0.83x | 12.5% |
| 2024 | $1.57 | 21.7% | 4 | $1.62 | 96.9% | 1.03x | 13.3% |
| 2023 | $1.29 | 50.0% | 4 | $1.71 | 75.4% | 1.33x | 10.9% |
| 2022 | $0.86 | 7.5% | 4 | $0.66 | 130.3% | 0.77x | 7.3% |
| 2021 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.39 | 33.5% | 2.99x | 6.8% |
| 2020 | $0.80 | -25.9% | 4 | $0.60 | 133.3% | 0.75x | 6.8% |
| 2019 | $1.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.69 | 63.9% | 1.56x | 9.1% |
| 2018 | $1.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.35 | 308.6% | 0.32x | 9.1% |
| 2017 | $1.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.84 | 58.7% | 1.70x | 9.1% |
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MPV — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MPV stock.
How much dividend does MPV pay per share?
Barings Participation Investors (MPV) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.57 per share, with a current dividend yield of +9.7%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is MPV's next ex-dividend date?
MPV's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MPV typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is MPV's dividend safe?
MPV's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.3% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is MPV a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Barings Participation Investors is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +13.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does MPV pay dividends?
Barings Participation Investors pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.57 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 38+ years from 1988 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MPV grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MPV five years ago would be worth approximately $15,934 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MPV's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MPV's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +12.5% 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 consistent dividend growth.