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Moelis & Company

MC

Financial Services · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

3.76%

Annual Dividend

$2.60

Payout Ratio

94%

5-Yr Growth

11.2%

Ex-Date

May 11, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

MC Dividend Safety Score

59/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak5 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2020
Earnings payout coverage94% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.43
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is MC a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Moelis & Company (MC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.76% ($2.60/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Strong 11.2% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2020
  • Elevated payout ratio (94%)

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.76%
Payout Ratio
94%
Annual Dividend
$2.60
5-Yr Avg Growth
11.2%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 11, 2026
Years of Growth
3
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.85
Market Cap
$5.1B
P/E Ratio
24.9
5-Yr Total Return
21%
52-Week Range
$51.06 – $78.22
Dividend Safety
C · 59/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2020)
MC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 11, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $2.60 / yr per share

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