Question 1

Is MA or V a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, V wins more head-to-head categories (5 vs 3). V offers the higher yield (0.72%), while V has the stronger dividend-safety score. The right pick depends on whether you prioritise income, safety or value.

Question 2

Which has a higher dividend yield, MA or V?

Accepted Answer

V has the higher forward dividend yield at 0.72%, versus 0.61% for MA.

Question 3

Is MA or V safer?

Accepted Answer

V has the higher dividend-safety score (93/100 vs 88/100), reflecting stronger payout coverage and dividend-growth history.

Question 4

Is MA or V better value right now?

Accepted Answer

MA trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (+1% upside, fairly valued), versus -4% for V.

Metric	MA	V
Forward yield	0.61%	0.72%
Annual dividend	$3.48	$2.68
Payout ratio	18%	22%
Years of growth	14 yr	17 yr
5-yr dividend growth	13.7%	14.9%
5-yr total return	64%	66%
Dividend safety score	88 (A)	93 (A)
Fair value estimate	$573.72	$354.28
Upside to fair value	+1%	-4%
Frequency	quarterly	quarterly
Market cap	$503.2B	$700.7B
P/E ratio	31.6	32.0

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