Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) Dividend History
Income profile from 1996 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
3-Second Income Check
Safety
28.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
7 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.1% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (30 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. distributes 28.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
MUFG has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 30.2% and 5-year CAGR of 11.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MUFG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.6% dividend yield, 1.3% buyback yield, 2.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 9.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 274.7%, with dividends contributing 23.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $48,483 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025Latest | $0.1797 | ↓ -18.3% | 2.51% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.2200 | ↑ +63.8% | 2.60% | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.1343 | ↑ +5.6% | 2.57% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.1272 | ↑ +13.4% | 2.32% | Jul 8, 2024 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.1121 | ↑ +26.9% | 2.30% | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.0883 | ↓ -6.1% | 2.92% | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.0941 | ↑ +7.9% | 3.95% | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.0871 | ↓ -26.9% | 3.26% | Jul 11, 2022 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Asia-Pacific megabanks
Annual Dividend History
35 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.40 | 52.9% | 2 | $159.47 | 0.3% | 398.98x | 9.1% |
| 2024 | $0.26 | 30.4% | 2 | $124.32 | 0.2% | 475.50x | 6.0% |
| 2023 | $0.20 | 10.6% | 2 | $90.41 | 0.2% | 451.06x | 4.6% |
| 2022 | $0.18 | -14.4% | 2 | $88.05 | 0.2% | 485.95x | 4.1% |
| 2021 | $0.21 | -10.3% | 2 | $60.25 | 0.4% | 284.67x | 4.8% |
| 2020 | $0.24 | 19.0% | 2 | $40.71 | 0.6% | 172.57x | 5.4% |
| 2019 | $0.20 | 29.1% | 2 | $66.61 | 0.3% | 335.94x | 4.5% |
| 2018 | $0.15 | 2.0% | 2 | $92.10 | 0.2% | 599.58x | 3.5% |
| 2017 | $0.15 | -9.6% | 2 | $67.99 | 0.2% | 451.64x | 3.4% |
| 2016 | $0.17 | 14.3% | 2 | $68.51 | 0.2% | 411.53x | 3.8% |
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How much dividend does MUFG pay per share?
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $45.78 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is MUFG's next ex-dividend date?
MUFG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MUFG typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is MUFG's dividend safe?
MUFG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +28.6% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 7-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is MUFG a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 7 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does MUFG pay dividends?
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $45.78 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 29+ years from 1996 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in MUFG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MUFG five years ago would be worth approximately $37,466 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MUFG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MUFG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +9.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.