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MPLX

MPLX LP

MPLX

Energy · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

7.65%

Annual Dividend

$4.31

Payout Ratio

88%

5-Yr Growth

6.8%

Ex-Date

May 8, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

MPLX Dividend Safety Score

79/ 100
Grade B

Safe

Dividend-growth streak12 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage88% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.83
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 MPLX a good dividend stock?

Yes

MPLX LP (MPLX) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.65% ($4.31/yr), with 12 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • 12 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Strong 6.8% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 89% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (88%)

Key Data

Dividend Yield
7.65%
Payout Ratio
88%
Annual Dividend
$4.31
5-Yr Avg Growth
6.8%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 8, 2026
Years of Growth
12
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.46
Market Cap
$57.1B
P/E Ratio
12.2
5-Yr Total Return
89%
52-Week Range
$47.80 – $59.98
Dividend Safety
B · 79/100
Ever Cut?
No
MPLX ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 8, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $4.31 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$107.75
Annual$431.00
Monthly avg$35.92