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MCRI

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.

MCRI

Consumer Cyclical · Resorts & Casinos · Stock · quarterly payer

$113.59

Fairly valued · -2% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

1.06%

Annual Dividend

$1.20

Payout Ratio

19%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Sep 1, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about MCRI's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) has a forward dividend yield of 1.06%, based on an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and a share price of $113.59.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, MCRI's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (73 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • MCRI has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • MCRI's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 1, 2026, for a dividend of $0.30 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, MCRI pays out 19% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, MCRI's 1.06% yield is 72% below its five-year average yield of 3.85%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for MCRI is $111.88 per share, 2% below the $113.59 share price, so MCRI screens as fairly valued.
  • Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 15 payments on record since 2023. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "MCRI Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/MCRI

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) yields 1.06% ($1.20 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (73/100).

Is MCRI a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.06% ($1.20/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (19%)
  • 69% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.06%
Payout Ratio
19%
Annual Dividend
$1.20
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 1, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.41
Market Cap
$2.0B
P/E Ratio
18.2
5-Yr Total Return
69%
52-Week Range
$88.13 – $135.93
Dividend Safety
B · 73/100
Ever Cut?
No

MCRI dividend raises and cuts

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 15 payments on record since 2023. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.

Every MCRI payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
MCRI ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 1, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →MCRI dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MCRI a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.06% ($1.20/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is MCRI undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, MCRI's fair value is about $111.88 versus a $113.59 share price — so it looks fairly valued (-2% vs. fair value).

Is MCRI's dividend safe?

MCRI has a dividend-safety grade of B (73/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is MCRI's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for MCRI is about $111.88 per share, about 2% below the current $113.59 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is MCRI a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data MCRI screens as "yes, with caveats" and fairly valued. Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.06% ($1.20/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will MCRI cut its dividend?

MCRI earns a dividend-safety grade of B (73/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does MCRI pay a dividend?

Yes. Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.20 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.06%.

What is MCRI's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MCRI's forward dividend yield is 1.06%, based on a $1.20 annual dividend and a $113.59 share price.

What is MCRI's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MCRI pays $1.20 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is MCRI's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MCRI's payout ratio is 19% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has MCRI grown its dividend?

MCRI does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next MCRI ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MCRI's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 1, 2026, for $0.30 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.20 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$30.00
Annual$120.00
Monthly avg$10.00

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