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MKTW

MarketWise, Inc.

MKTW

Financial Services · Financial Data & Stock Exchanges · Stock · quarterly payer

$18.01

Undervalued · +58% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

6.39%

Annual Dividend

$1.15

Payout Ratio

102%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Aug 19, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about MKTW's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) has a forward dividend yield of 6.39%, based on an annual dividend of $1.15 per share and a share price of $18.01.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, MKTW's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (69 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • MKTW has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • MKTW's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 19, 2026, for a dividend of $0.45 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, MKTW pays out 102% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, MKTW's 6.39% yield is 21% below its five-year average yield of 8.12%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for MKTW is $28.45 per share, 58% above the $18.01 share price, so MKTW screens as undervalued.
  • MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 0 times across the 16 payments on record since 2023. Its most recent change was a 12.5% increase to $0.450 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 18, 2026.
Cite this page

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

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) yields 6.39% ($1.15 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (69/100).

Is MKTW a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.39% ($1.15/yr), with 1 year 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

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (102%)
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
6.39%
Payout Ratio
102%
Annual Dividend
$1.15
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 19, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.16
Market Cap
$50.3M
P/E Ratio
20.5
5-Yr Total Return
-87%
52-Week Range
$13.49 – $22.83
Dividend Safety
B · 69/100
Ever Cut?
No

MKTW dividend raises and cuts

MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 0 times across the 16 payments on record since 2023. Its most recent change was a 12.5% increase to $0.450 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 18, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Mar 18, 2026Raise$0.400 → $0.450+12.5%
Aug 15, 2025Raise$0.300 → $0.400+33.3%
May 15, 2025Raise$0.200 → $0.300+50.0%
Every MKTW payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
MKTW ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 19, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →MKTW dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MKTW a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.39% ($1.15/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is MKTW undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, MKTW's fair value is about $28.45 versus a $18.01 share price — so it looks undervalued (+58% vs. fair value).

Is MKTW's dividend safe?

MKTW has a dividend-safety grade of B (69/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is MKTW's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for MKTW is about $28.45 per share, roughly 58% above the current $18.01 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is MKTW a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data MKTW screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.39% ($1.15/yr), with 1 year 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 MKTW cut its dividend?

MKTW earns a dividend-safety grade of B (69/100), 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 MKTW pay a dividend?

Yes. MarketWise, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.15 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 6.39%.

What is MKTW's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MKTW's forward dividend yield is 6.39%, based on a $1.15 annual dividend and a $18.01 share price.

What is MKTW's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MKTW pays $1.15 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is MKTW's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MKTW's payout ratio is 102% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has MKTW grown its dividend?

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

When is the next MKTW ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MKTW's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 19, 2026, for $0.45 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.15 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$28.75
Annual$115.00
Monthly avg$9.58

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