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Moelis & Company

MC

Financial Services · Capital Markets · Stock · quarterly payer

$54.55

Fairly valued · +4% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

4.77%

Annual Dividend

$2.60

Payout Ratio

91%

5-Yr Growth

16.9%

Ex-Date

Aug 10, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about MC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Moelis & Company (MC) has a forward dividend yield of 4.77%, based on an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and a share price of $54.55.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, MC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (63 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • MC last cut its regular dividend in 2020.
  • MC's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 10, 2026, for a dividend of $0.65 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, MC pays out 91% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • MC's dividend has grown at an average rate of 16.9% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, MC's 4.77% yield is 21% below its five-year average yield of 6.05%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for MC is $56.75 per share, 4% above the $54.55 share price, so MC screens as fairly valued.
  • Moelis & Company (MC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Moelis & Company (MC) has raised its regular dividend 9 times and cut it 1 time across the 52 payments on record since 2014. Its most recent change was a 8.3% increase to $0.650 per share, going ex-dividend on Feb 18, 2025. The last cut went ex-dividend on May 1, 2020.
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SmarterDividends, "MC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/MC

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Moelis & Company (MC) yields 4.77% ($2.60 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (63/100).

Is MC a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Moelis & Company (MC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.77% ($2.60/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Strong 16.9% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2020
  • Elevated payout ratio (91%)
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
4.77%
Payout Ratio
91%
Annual Dividend
$2.60
5-Yr Avg Growth
16.9%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 10, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.90
Market Cap
$4.0B
P/E Ratio
19.0
5-Yr Total Return
-11%
52-Week Range
$51.06 – $78.22
Dividend Safety
C · 63/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2020)

MC dividend raises and cuts

Moelis & Company (MC) has raised its regular dividend 9 times and cut it 1 time across the 52 payments on record since 2014. Its most recent change was a 8.3% increase to $0.650 per share, going ex-dividend on Feb 18, 2025. The last cut went ex-dividend on May 1, 2020.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Feb 18, 2025Raise$0.600 → $0.650+8.3%
Jul 30, 2021Raise$0.550 → $0.600+9.1%
Feb 19, 2021Raise$0.383 → $0.550+43.6%
Nov 5, 2020Raise$0.255 → $0.383+50.2%
May 1, 2020Cut$0.500 → $0.255−49.0%
May 9, 2019Raise$0.470 → $0.500+6.4%
May 2, 2018Raise$0.370 → $0.470+27.0%
Mar 1, 2017Raise$0.320 → $0.370+15.6%
Aug 18, 2016Raise$0.300 → $0.320+6.7%
Aug 20, 2015Raise$0.200 → $0.300+50.0%
Every MC payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
MC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 10, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →MC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MC a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Moelis & Company (MC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.77% ($2.60/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is MC undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, MC's fair value is about $56.75 versus a $54.55 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+4% vs. fair value).

Is MC's dividend safe?

MC has a dividend-safety grade of C (63/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2020, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is MC's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for MC is about $56.75 per share, roughly 4% above the current $54.55 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is MC a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data MC screens as "yes, with caveats" and fairly valued. Moelis & Company (MC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.77% ($2.60/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will MC cut its dividend?

MC earns a dividend-safety grade of C (63/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2020). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does MC pay a dividend?

Yes. Moelis & Company pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.60 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.77%.

What is MC's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MC's forward dividend yield is 4.77%, based on a $2.60 annual dividend and a $54.55 share price.

What is MC's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MC pays $2.60 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is MC's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MC's payout ratio is 91% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has MC grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MC has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

When is the next MC ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MC's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 10, 2026, for $0.65 per share.

Income Calculator

At $2.60 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$65.00
Annual$260.00
Monthly avg$21.67

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