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MGA

Magna International Inc.

MGA

Consumer Cyclical · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

2.91%

Annual Dividend

$1.98

Payout Ratio

82%

5-Yr Growth

3.9%

Ex-Date

May 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

MGA Dividend Safety Score

84/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak15 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2010
Earnings payout coverage82% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage26% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.55
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 MGA a good dividend stock?

Yes

Magna International Inc. (MGA) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.91% ($1.98/yr), with 16 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • 16 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2010
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.91%
Payout Ratio
82%
Annual Dividend
$1.98
5-Yr Avg Growth
3.9%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 15, 2026
Years of Growth
16
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.85
Market Cap
$18.6B
P/E Ratio
28.8
5-Yr Total Return
-27%
52-Week Range
$35.86 – $69.94
Dividend Safety
A · 84/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2010)
MGA ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $1.98 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$49.50
Annual$198.00
Monthly avg$16.50