Metcash Limited Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for Metcash Limited (MTS). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

28 years
Metric (FY)2025202420232022202120202019201820172014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001997199619951994
Dividends per share (FY)$0.10$0.18$0.22$0.23$0.20$0.15$0.13$0.14$0.10$0.16$0.27$0.29$0.28$0.26$0.25$0.22$0.19$0.13$0.10$0.10$0.08$0.07$0.03N/A$0.04$0.08$0.08$0.04
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A4.73%3.75%5.77%4.22%4.09%5.22%4.83%3.00%4.66%8.52%6.99%7.00%6.44%6.17%5.29%4.50%2.48%1.00%4.98%3.87%3.23%2.16%4.49%1.07%8.61%5.35%8.21%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A58.95%57.27%83.86%80.89%62.05%-208.10%66.80%-70.43%-13.92%123.58%119.27%237.22%83.14%84.18%83.11%73.45%58.68%34.16%98.08%59.74%53.43%-263.47%49.16%-1064.02%-31173.43%-5229.55%-4798.60%

Dividend Payout History

52 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-08-27July 15, 252025-07-16$0.10
2025-01-29December 13, 242024-12-16$0.09
2024-08-27July 16, 242024-07-17$0.09
2024-01-30December 14, 232023-12-15$0.11
2023-08-21July 18, 232023-07-19$0.11
2023-01-30December 20, 222022-12-21$0.12
2022-08-10July 12, 222022-07-13$0.11
2022-01-28December 21, 212021-12-22$0.10
2021-08-11July 01, 212021-07-02$0.10
2021-01-29December 22, 202020-12-23$0.08
2020-08-05July 07, 202020-07-08$0.07
2020-01-23December 17, 192019-12-18$0.06
2019-08-07July 09, 192019-07-10$0.07
2019-01-18December 13, 182018-12-14$0.07
2018-08-08July 10, 182018-07-11$0.07
2018-01-19December 14, 172017-12-15$0.06
2017-07-27July 06, 172017-07-07$0.04
2015-01-09December 03, 142014-12-08$0.07
2014-07-25June 27, 142014-07-01$0.09
2014-01-24December 26, 132014-01-03$0.10
2013-07-12June 28, 132013-07-04$0.17
2013-01-11December 09, 122012-12-14$0.12
2012-07-16July 03, 122012-07-09$0.17
2012-01-06December 08, 112011-12-15$0.12
2011-07-08June 20, 112011-06-24$0.16
2011-01-07December 08, 102010-12-15$0.11
2010-07-07June 18, 102010-06-24$0.15
2010-01-08December 09, 092009-12-16$0.11
2009-07-08June 19, 092009-06-25$0.14
2009-01-08December 09, 082008-12-16$0.10
2008-07-10June 23, 082008-06-27$0.12
2008-01-03December 06, 072007-12-13$0.09
2007-07-11June 25, 072007-06-29$0.10
2007-01-03December 03, 062006-12-08$0.07
2006-07-12June 26, 062006-06-30$0.06
2005-12-02November 02, 052005-11-09$0.06
2005-03-29March 16, 052005-03-23$0.04
2004-12-15November 30, 042004-12-07$0.05
2004-07-12June 24, 042004-06-30$0.05
2003-12-15November 24, 032003-12-01$0.04
2003-07-12June 24, 032003-06-30$0.04
2002-12-16November 25, 022002-12-02$0.04
2002-07-12June 24, 022002-06-28$0.03
2001-12-10November 25, 012001-11-30$0.02
2001-07-12June 25, 012001-06-29$0.01
2000-07-14June 26, 002000-06-30$0.00
1997-04-30April 14, 971997-04-18$0.04
1996-10-18September 27, 961996-10-03$0.04
1996-04-26April 10, 961996-04-16$0.04
1995-09-29September 15, 951995-09-21$0.04
1995-03-31March 16, 951995-03-22$0.04
1994-09-02August 19, 941994-08-25$0.04

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Metcash Limited's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Metcash Limited returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Metcash Limited's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Metcash Limited, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Metcash Limited a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Metcash Limited's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Metcash Limited maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Metcash Limited's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Metcash Limited dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Metcash Limited dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.