Medifast, Inc. Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

For Medifast, Inc. (MED), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 9.98% and a payout ratio of 73.45%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

9 years
Metric (FY)202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividends per share (FY)$4.95$6.56$5.68$4.52$3.38$2.19$1.44$1.07$0.25
Dividend yield (FY) %9.98%5.55%2.60%2.30%2.74%1.55%1.85%2.41%0.82%
Payout ratio (FY) %73.45%49.89%38.93%51.71%45.43%41.51%55.52%66.66%14.91%

Dividend Payout History

32 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2023-11-07September 18, 232023-09-19$1.65
2023-08-08June 26, 232023-06-27$1.65
2023-05-09March 27, 232023-03-28$1.65
2023-02-07December 19, 222022-12-20$1.64
2022-11-08September 19, 222022-09-20$1.64
2022-08-08June 27, 222022-06-28$1.64
2022-05-09March 28, 222022-03-29$1.64
2022-02-08December 20, 212021-12-21$1.42
2021-11-08September 20, 212021-09-21$1.42
2021-08-06June 21, 212021-06-22$1.42
2021-05-06March 29, 212021-03-30$1.42
2021-02-05December 21, 202020-12-22$1.13
2020-11-06September 21, 202020-09-22$1.13
2020-08-06June 29, 202020-06-30$1.13
2020-05-06March 30, 202020-03-31$1.13
2020-02-06December 26, 192019-12-27$1.13
2019-11-07September 26, 192019-09-27$0.75
2019-08-07June 27, 192019-06-28$0.75
2019-05-07March 28, 192019-03-29$0.75
2019-02-07December 20, 182018-12-21$0.75
2018-11-08September 20, 182018-09-21$0.48
2018-08-08June 28, 182018-06-29$0.48
2018-05-08March 28, 182018-03-30$0.48
2018-02-08December 21, 172017-12-22$0.48
2017-11-09September 21, 172017-09-22$0.32
2017-08-09June 21, 172017-06-23$0.32
2017-05-09March 21, 172017-03-23$0.32
2017-02-09December 21, 162016-12-23$0.32
2016-11-10September 21, 162016-09-23$0.25
2016-08-10June 23, 162016-06-27$0.25
2016-05-10March 17, 162016-03-21$0.25
2016-02-10December 23, 152015-12-28$0.25

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Medifast, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Medifast, Inc. 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 Medifast, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Medifast, Inc., 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 Medifast, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Medifast, Inc.'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 Medifast, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Medifast, Inc.'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 Medifast, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Medifast, Inc. 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.