Macquarie Group Limited Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

For Macquarie Group Limited (MQG), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 3.04% and a payout ratio of 58.87%. 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)

30 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996
Dividends per share (FY)$3.90$6.45$7.05$6.50$6.07$3.46$7.22$6.38$5.79$5.08$4.21$3.39$2.63$1.50$1.65$1.86$1.26$4.90$1.90$2.50$1.90$1.31$1.02$0.93$0.93$0.93$0.72$0.60$0.46$0.18
Dividend yield (FY) %3.04%3.63%3.09%2.35%1.63%7.43%4.00%4.60%4.60%5.25%3.07%3.93%4.56%5.81%5.12%2.24%11.54%4.98%2.10%3.72%2.64%2.83%2.99%3.66%4.47%3.09%3.30%3.35%6.78%0.00%
Payout ratio (FY) %58.87%75.58%38.79%36.36%28.56%77.70%61.54%65.04%66.62%59.52%48.82%62.21%63.45%75.62%62.55%31.24%95.18%37.05%32.26%42.11%-906.90%-6933.33%-4700.00%-734.48%15514.66%68843.92%58.78%51.58%71.31%0.00%

Dividend Payout History

58 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-07-02May 19, 252025-05-20$3.90
2024-12-17November 11, 242024-11-12$2.60
2024-07-02May 13, 242024-05-14$3.85
2023-12-19November 13, 232023-11-14$2.55
2023-07-04May 15, 232023-05-16$4.50
2022-12-13November 07, 222022-11-08$3.00
2022-07-04May 16, 222022-05-17$3.50
2021-12-14November 08, 212021-11-09$2.72
2021-07-02May 17, 212021-05-18$3.35
2020-12-22November 16, 202020-11-17$1.35
2020-07-03May 18, 202020-05-19$2.11
2019-12-18November 11, 192019-11-12$2.93
2019-07-03May 13, 192019-05-14$4.29
2018-12-18November 12, 182018-11-13$2.56
2018-07-03May 14, 182018-05-15$3.82
2017-12-13November 07, 172017-11-08$2.45
2017-07-03May 16, 172017-05-17$3.34
2016-12-14November 07, 162016-11-09$2.27
2016-07-04May 17, 162016-05-18$2.81
2015-12-16November 08, 152015-11-11$1.87
2015-07-02May 18, 152015-05-20$2.34
2014-12-16November 11, 142014-11-14$1.52
2014-07-02May 14, 142014-05-16$1.87
2013-12-12November 10, 132013-11-15$1.17
2013-07-02May 13, 132013-05-17$1.46
2012-12-12November 01, 122012-11-09$0.75
2012-07-02May 07, 122012-05-11$0.75
2011-12-14November 06, 112011-11-11$0.65
2011-07-04May 09, 112011-05-13$1.00
2010-12-15November 07, 102010-11-12$0.86
2010-07-02May 10, 102010-05-14$1.00
2009-12-16November 08, 092009-11-13$0.86
2009-07-03May 11, 092009-05-15$0.40
2008-12-19November 23, 082008-11-28$1.45
2008-07-04May 26, 082008-05-30$2.00
2008-01-30January 02, 082008-01-09$1.45
2007-07-04May 21, 072007-05-25$1.90
2006-12-15November 19, 062006-11-24$1.25
2006-07-05May 22, 062006-05-26$1.25
2005-12-16November 20, 052005-11-25$0.90
2005-07-01May 23, 052005-05-27$1.00
2004-12-17November 21, 042004-11-26$0.61
2004-07-02May 24, 042004-05-28$0.70
2003-12-19November 18, 032003-11-25$0.52
2003-07-02May 19, 032003-05-23$0.50
2002-12-20November 24, 022002-11-29$0.41
2002-07-02June 03, 022002-06-07$0.52
2001-12-19November 26, 012001-12-03$0.41
2001-07-03June 04, 012001-06-08$0.52
2000-12-20November 26, 002000-12-01$0.41
2000-07-04June 05, 002000-06-09$0.52
1999-12-21November 21, 991999-11-26$0.34
1999-07-02June 07, 991999-06-11$0.38
1998-12-22November 24, 981998-12-01$0.30
1998-07-02June 11, 981998-06-17$0.30
1997-12-23November 25, 971997-12-02$0.21
1997-07-02June 11, 971997-06-17$0.25
1997-01-08December 10, 961996-12-17$0.18

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The dividend yield shows how much Macquarie Group 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 Macquarie Group Limited's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Macquarie Group 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 Macquarie Group Limited a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

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Can Macquarie Group Limited maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Macquarie Group 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 Macquarie Group Limited dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Macquarie Group 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.