Mexico Equity & Income Fund Inc.
MXEFinancial Services · Stock · annual payer
$13.50
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
1.73%
Annual Dividend
$0.23
Payout Ratio
5%
5-Yr Growth
—
Ex-Date
Dec 16, 2025
Frequency
Annual
MXE Dividend Safety Score
63/ 100
Grade C
Borderline
Dividend-growth streak0 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2025
Earnings payout coverage5% of earnings paid out
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 MXE a good dividend stock?
Yes, with caveatsMexico Equity & Income Fund Inc. (MXE) pays a annual dividend yielding 1.73% ($0.23/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.
Advantages
- Comfortable payout ratio (5%)
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2025
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 1.73%
- Payout Ratio
- 5%
- Annual Dividend
- $0.23
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- —
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Years of Growth
- 0
- Frequency
- annual
- Beta
- 0.64
- Market Cap
- $59.4M
- P/E Ratio
- 2.7
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 12%
- 52-Week Range
- $10.03 – $14.30
- Dividend Safety
- C · 63/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.2340 | regular |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.2980 | regular |
| Dec 27, 2023 | — | $0.3010 | regular |
| Dec 18, 2019 | — | $0.1200 | regular |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.0010 | regular |
| Dec 18, 2017 | — | $0.0480 | regular |
| Dec 28, 2015 | — | $0.5600 | regular |
| Dec 26, 2014 | — | $0.0060 | regular |
| Dec 26, 2013 | — | $2.1260 | regular |
| Dec 19, 2012 | — | $0.1900 | regular |
| Dec 23, 2010 | — | $0.0230 | regular |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $6.7750 | regular |
| Dec 26, 2007 | — | $7.4120 | regular |
| Dec 27, 2006 | — | $3.0330 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $0.23 / yr per share
Per payment (annual)$23.00
Annual$23.00
Monthly avg$1.92
