STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$2.46
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$2.64
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
0.55%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
0.57%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Nov 07, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Oct 09, 2025
0.52 %
18.41
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | 0.76 | Oct 09, 2025 | Oct 09, 2025 | Nov 07, 2025 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 0.76 | Jul 09, 2025 | Jul 09, 2025 | Aug 08, 2025 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 0.76 | Apr 09, 2025 | Apr 09, 2025 | May 09, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 0.76 | Jan 10, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 | Feb 07, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 0.66 | Oct 09, 2024 | Oct 09, 2024 | Nov 08, 2024 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 0.66 | Jul 09, 2024 | Jul 09, 2024 | Aug 09, 2024 |
| Feb 06, 2024 | 0.66 | Apr 08, 2024 | Apr 09, 2024 | May 09, 2024 |
| Dec 05, 2023 | 0.66 | Jan 08, 2024 | Jan 09, 2024 | Feb 09, 2024 |
| Sep 19, 2023 | 0.57 | Oct 05, 2023 | Oct 09, 2023 | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 0.57 | Jul 06, 2023 | Jul 07, 2023 | Aug 09, 2023 |
| Feb 14, 2023 | 0.57 | Apr 05, 2023 | Apr 07, 2023 | May 09, 2023 |
| Dec 06, 2022 | 0.57 | Jan 06, 2023 | Jan 09, 2023 | Feb 09, 2023 |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 0.49 | Oct 06, 2022 | Oct 07, 2022 | Nov 09, 2022 |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 0.49 | Jul 07, 2022 | Jul 08, 2022 | Aug 09, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2014 | 10:1 | -0.55% | -1.72% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mastercard Incorporated (MA) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Mastercard Incorporated is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is MA's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. MA's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 0.55.
When did MA last pay a dividend?
MA last paid dividends on 2025-11-07, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-10-09.
When was the last time MA stock split?
MA stock split took place on 22-01-2014.
How did MA's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Jan 22, 2014, when Mastercard Incorporated went through a 10:1 split leaving the shareholder with 10 share(s) who previously owned 1 MA share(s).