Moody's Corporation Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for Moody's Corporation (MCO). 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)

26 years
Metric (FY)20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000
Dividends per share (FY)$3.76$3.40$3.08$2.80$2.48$2.24$2.00$1.76$1.52$1.48$1.36$1.12$0.90$0.64$0.54$0.40$0.40$0.40$0.32$0.28$0.19$0.28$0.16$0.16$0.16$0.04
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A0.72%0.79%1.01%0.64%0.77%0.84%1.26%1.03%1.57%1.36%1.17%1.15%1.27%1.59%1.58%1.49%1.99%0.90%0.41%0.33%0.35%0.30%0.44%0.45%0.17%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A30.13%35.10%37.48%20.91%23.62%26.58%25.75%29.02%106.94%28.91%23.87%24.52%20.72%21.18%19.42%23.51%21.15%12.15%10.55%10.75%10.52%7.36%9.62%13.34%4.54%

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-12November 21, 252025-11-21$0.94
2025-09-05August 15, 252025-08-15$0.94
2025-06-06May 16, 252025-05-16$0.94
2025-03-14February 25, 252025-02-25$0.94
2024-12-13November 22, 242024-11-22$0.85
2024-09-06August 16, 242024-08-16$0.85
2024-06-07May 16, 242024-05-17$0.85
2024-03-15February 22, 242024-02-23$0.85
2023-12-15November 22, 232023-11-24$0.77
2023-09-08August 17, 232023-08-18$0.77
2023-06-09May 18, 232023-05-19$0.77
2023-03-17February 23, 232023-02-24$0.77
2022-10-31November 22, 222022-11-23$0.70
2022-09-09August 18, 222022-08-19$0.70
2022-06-10May 19, 222022-05-20$0.70
2022-03-18February 24, 222022-02-25$0.70
2021-12-14November 22, 212021-11-23$0.62
2021-09-10August 19, 212021-08-20$0.62
2021-06-10May 19, 212021-05-20$0.62
2021-03-18February 24, 212021-02-25$0.62
2020-12-14November 20, 202020-11-23$0.56
2020-09-10August 19, 202020-08-20$0.56
2020-06-10May 19, 202020-05-20$0.56
2020-03-18February 24, 202020-02-25$0.56
2019-12-12November 20, 192019-11-21$0.50
2019-09-10August 19, 192019-08-20$0.50
2019-06-10May 17, 192019-05-20$0.50
2019-03-18February 22, 192019-02-25$0.50
2018-12-12November 20, 182018-11-21$0.44
2018-09-10August 17, 182018-08-20$0.44
2018-06-11May 18, 182018-05-21$0.44
2018-03-12February 16, 182018-02-20$0.44
2017-12-12November 20, 172017-11-21$0.38
2017-09-12August 18, 172017-08-22$0.38
2017-06-12May 18, 172017-05-22$0.38
2017-03-10February 15, 172017-02-20$0.38
2016-12-12November 17, 162016-11-21$0.37
2016-09-12August 18, 162016-08-22$0.37
2016-06-10May 18, 162016-05-20$0.37
2016-03-10February 17, 162016-02-19$0.37
2015-12-10November 18, 152015-11-20$0.34
2015-09-10August 18, 152015-08-20$0.34
2015-06-10May 18, 152015-05-20$0.34
2015-03-10February 18, 152015-02-20$0.34
2014-12-10November 18, 142014-11-20$0.28
2014-09-10August 18, 142014-08-20$0.28
2014-06-10May 16, 142014-05-20$0.28
2014-03-10February 18, 142014-02-20$0.28
2013-12-10November 18, 132013-11-20$0.25
2013-09-10August 16, 132013-08-20$0.25
2013-06-10May 16, 132013-05-20$0.20
2013-03-11February 15, 132013-02-20$0.20
2012-12-10November 16, 122012-11-20$0.16
2012-09-10August 16, 122012-08-20$0.16
2012-06-11May 17, 122012-05-21$0.16
2012-03-10February 15, 122012-02-20$0.16
2011-12-10November 16, 112011-11-20$0.14
2011-09-10August 17, 112011-08-20$0.14
2011-06-10May 18, 112011-05-20$0.14
2011-03-10February 16, 112011-02-20$0.12
2010-12-10November 17, 102010-11-20$0.10
2010-09-10August 18, 102010-08-20$0.10
2010-06-10May 18, 102010-05-20$0.10
2010-03-10February 17, 102010-02-20$0.10
2009-12-10November 18, 092009-11-20$0.10
2009-09-10August 18, 092009-08-20$0.10
2009-06-10May 18, 092009-05-20$0.10
2009-03-10February 18, 092009-02-20$0.10
2008-12-10November 18, 082008-11-20$0.10
2008-09-10August 18, 082008-08-20$0.10
2008-06-10May 16, 082008-05-20$0.10
2008-03-10February 15, 082008-02-20$0.10
2007-12-10November 16, 072007-11-20$0.08
2007-09-10August 16, 072007-08-20$0.08
2007-06-10May 16, 072007-05-20$0.08
2007-03-10February 15, 072007-02-20$0.08
2006-12-10November 16, 062006-11-20$0.07
2006-09-10August 16, 062006-08-20$0.07
2006-06-10May 17, 062006-05-20$0.07
2006-03-10February 15, 062006-02-20$0.07
2005-12-10November 16, 052005-11-20$0.06
2005-09-10August 17, 052005-08-20$0.06
2005-06-15May 25, 052005-05-27$0.03
2005-03-10February 16, 052005-02-20$0.04
2004-12-10November 17, 042004-11-20$0.07
2004-09-10August 18, 042004-08-20$0.07
2004-06-10May 18, 042004-05-20$0.07
2004-03-10February 18, 042004-02-20$0.07
2003-12-10November 18, 032003-11-20$0.04
2003-09-10August 18, 032003-08-20$0.04
2003-06-10May 16, 032003-05-20$0.04
2003-03-10February 18, 032003-02-20$0.04
2002-12-10November 18, 022002-11-20$0.04
2002-09-10August 16, 022002-08-20$0.04
2002-06-10May 16, 022002-05-20$0.04
2002-03-10February 26, 022002-02-28$0.04
2001-12-10November 16, 012001-11-20$0.04
2001-09-10August 16, 012001-08-20$0.04
2001-06-10May 16, 012001-05-20$0.04
2001-03-10February 22, 012001-02-26$0.04

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moody's Corporation's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Moody's Corporation 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 Moody's Corporation's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Moody's Corporation, 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 Moody's Corporation a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Moody's Corporation'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 Moody's Corporation maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Moody's Corporation'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 Moody's Corporation dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Moody's Corporation 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.