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
$3.24
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$3.40
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
0.69%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
0.9%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Dec 12, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Nov 21, 2025
0.83 %
30.70
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | 0.94 | Nov 21, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 0.94 | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 05, 2025 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 0.94 | May 16, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | Jun 06, 2025 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 0.94 | Feb 25, 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 0.85 | Nov 22, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 0.85 | Aug 16, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 | Sep 06, 2024 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 0.85 | May 16, 2024 | May 17, 2024 | Jun 07, 2024 |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 0.85 | Feb 22, 2024 | Feb 23, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Oct 23, 2023 | 0.77 | Nov 22, 2023 | Nov 24, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 0.77 | Aug 17, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 | Sep 08, 2023 |
| Apr 24, 2023 | 0.77 | May 18, 2023 | May 19, 2023 | Jun 09, 2023 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | 0.77 | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Oct 24, 2022 | 0.7 | Nov 22, 2022 | Nov 23, 2022 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 0.7 | Aug 18, 2022 | Aug 19, 2022 | Sep 09, 2022 |
| Apr 26, 2022 | 0.7 | May 19, 2022 | May 20, 2022 | Jun 10, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2005 | 2:1 | +1.04% | +0.07% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moody's Corporation (MCO) 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. Moody's Corporation is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is MCO'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%. MCO's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 0.69.
When did MCO last pay a dividend?
MCO last paid dividends on 2025-12-12, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-11-21.
When was the last time MCO stock split?
MCO stock split took place on 19-05-2005.
How did MCO's stock split work?
Its last split took place on May 19, 2005, when Moody's Corporation went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 MCO share(s).