Moody's (MCO) | Dividend History & Payments | 1996 - 2025
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TL;DR: Moody's Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
Moody's has paid $2.64 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 0.56%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.22%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $8.75 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Feb 25, 2025
12-Month Dividend
$2.64
12-Month Div. Yield
0.56%
3-Year Total Dividend
$8.75
3-Year Avg Dividend
$2.92
3-Year Avg Yield
0.22%
Last 5Y Dividend
$13.19
All Time Dividend
$31.28
Date Range
Aug 1996 - Feb 2025
Moody's Yearly Dividend History Chart
Moody's Dividend History From 1996 - 2025
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | $0.94 | $0.94 | 0.19% |
| 2024 | 4 | $3.40 | $0.85 | 0.76% |
| 2023 | 3 | $2.31 | $0.77 | 0.72% |
| 2022 | 5 | $3.50 | $0.70 | 1.17% |
| 2021 | 4 | $2.48 | $0.62 | 0.73% |
| 2020 | 4 | $2.24 | $0.56 | 0.85% |
| 2019 | 4 | $2.00 | $0.50 | 1.01% |
| 2018 | 4 | $1.76 | $0.44 | 1.06% |
| 2017 | 4 | $1.52 | $0.38 | 1.19% |
| 2016 | 4 | $1.48 | $0.37 | 1.54% |
| 2015 | 4 | $1.36 | $0.34 | 1.31% |
| 2014 | 4 | $1.12 | $0.28 | 1.27% |
| 2013 | 4 | $0.90 | $0.22 | 1.40% |
| 2012 | 4 | $0.64 | $0.16 | 1.59% |
| 2011 | 3 | $0.40 | $0.13 | 1.24% |
| 2010 | 4 | $0.40 | $0.10 | 1.64% |
| 2009 | 4 | $0.40 | $0.10 | 1.67% |
| 2008 | 4 | $0.40 | $0.10 | 1.24% |
| 2007 | 4 | $0.32 | $0.08 | 0.56% |
| 2006 | 3 | $0.21 | $0.07 | 0.34% |
| 2005 | 4 | $0.22 | $0.06 | 0.46% |
| 2004 | 4 | $0.16 | $0.04 | 0.46% |
| 2003 | 4 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 0.31% |
| 2002 | 4 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 0.36% |
| 2001 | 4 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 0.50% |
| 2000 | 4 | $0.29 | $0.07 | 2.50% |
| 1999 | 6 | $0.70 | $0.12 | 5.93% |
| 1998 | 6 | $0.86 | $0.14 | 7.76% |
| 1997 | 4 | $0.68 | $0.17 | 6.80% |
| 1996 | 2 | $0.35 | $0.18 | 4.21% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2025 | $0.94 | 0.19% | $503.94 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.85 | 0.17% | $499.98 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.85 | 0.18% | $479.38 |
| May 16, 2024 | $0.85 | 0.21% | $413.92 |
| Feb 22, 2024 | $0.85 | 0.22% | $385.51 |
| Nov 22, 2023 | $0.77 | 0.21% | $362.38 |
| May 18, 2023 | $0.77 | 0.24% | $315.03 |
| Feb 23, 2023 | $0.77 | 0.27% | $289.24 |
| Nov 22, 2022 | $0.70 | 0.23% | $301.00 |
| Oct 26, 2022 | $0.70 | 0.26% | $269.09 |
| Aug 18, 2022 | $0.70 | 0.23% | $310.89 |
| May 19, 2022 | $0.70 | 0.24% | $289.27 |
| Feb 24, 2022 | $0.70 | 0.22% | $323.70 |
| Nov 22, 2021 | $0.62 | 0.16% | $384.09 |
| Aug 19, 2021 | $0.62 | 0.16% | $376.42 |
| May 19, 2021 | $0.62 | 0.19% | $328.88 |
| Feb 24, 2021 | $0.62 | 0.23% | $274.89 |
| Nov 20, 2020 | $0.56 | 0.20% | $277.22 |
| Aug 19, 2020 | $0.56 | 0.20% | $284.47 |
| May 19, 2020 | $0.56 | 0.22% | $256.82 |
| Feb 24, 2020 | $0.56 | 0.23% | $240.03 |
| Nov 20, 2019 | $0.50 | 0.22% | $222.95 |
| Aug 19, 2019 | $0.50 | 0.24% | $210.40 |
| May 17, 2019 | $0.50 | 0.27% | $185.10 |
| Feb 22, 2019 | $0.50 | 0.28% | $175.67 |
| Nov 20, 2018 | $0.44 | 0.29% | $150.19 |
| Aug 17, 2018 | $0.44 | 0.25% | $173.20 |
| May 18, 2018 | $0.44 | 0.25% | $174.03 |
| Feb 16, 2018 | $0.44 | 0.26% | $169.30 |
| Nov 20, 2017 | $0.38 | 0.25% | $150.23 |
| Aug 18, 2017 | $0.38 | 0.29% | $132.39 |
| May 18, 2017 | $0.38 | 0.33% | $114.75 |
| Feb 15, 2017 | $0.38 | 0.34% | $112.90 |
| Nov 17, 2016 | $0.37 | 0.37% | $100.56 |
| Aug 18, 2016 | $0.37 | 0.35% | $104.58 |
| May 18, 2016 | $0.37 | 0.39% | $93.83 |
| Feb 17, 2016 | $0.37 | 0.43% | $85.66 |
| Nov 18, 2015 | $0.34 | 0.33% | $104.34 |
| Aug 18, 2015 | $0.34 | 0.33% | $103.63 |
| May 18, 2015 | $0.34 | 0.31% | $110.11 |
| Feb 18, 2015 | $0.34 | 0.35% | $97.14 |
| Nov 18, 2014 | $0.28 | 0.28% | $100.94 |
| Aug 18, 2014 | $0.28 | 0.30% | $91.89 |
| May 16, 2014 | $0.28 | 0.34% | $82.50 |
| Feb 18, 2014 | $0.28 | 0.36% | $78.80 |
| Nov 18, 2013 | $0.25 | 0.33% | $75.48 |
| Aug 16, 2013 | $0.25 | 0.38% | $65.18 |
| May 16, 2013 | $0.20 | 0.29% | $67.91 |
| Feb 15, 2013 | $0.20 | 0.41% | $48.27 |
| Nov 16, 2012 | $0.16 | 0.34% | $47.32 |
| Aug 16, 2012 | $0.16 | 0.40% | $39.71 |
| May 17, 2012 | $0.16 | 0.45% | $35.58 |
| Feb 15, 2012 | $0.16 | 0.42% | $38.53 |
| Aug 17, 2011 | $0.14 | 0.52% | $27.04 |
| May 18, 2011 | $0.14 | 0.36% | $38.69 |
| Feb 16, 2011 | $0.12 | 0.37% | $30.69 |
| Nov 17, 2010 | $0.10 | 0.39% | $27.00 |
| Aug 18, 2010 | $0.10 | 0.48% | $21.71 |
| May 18, 2010 | $0.10 | 0.48% | $22.02 |
| Feb 17, 2010 | $0.10 | 0.39% | $27.09 |
| Nov 18, 2009 | $0.10 | 0.44% | $22.95 |
| Aug 18, 2009 | $0.10 | 0.38% | $26.05 |
| May 18, 2009 | $0.10 | 0.36% | $27.89 |
| Feb 18, 2009 | $0.10 | 0.52% | $19.16 |
| Nov 18, 2008 | $0.10 | 0.56% | $17.77 |
| Aug 18, 2008 | $0.10 | 0.26% | $39.12 |
| May 16, 2008 | $0.10 | 0.29% | $34.16 |
| Feb 15, 2008 | $0.10 | 0.26% | $38.30 |
| Nov 16, 2007 | $0.08 | 0.21% | $37.24 |
| Aug 16, 2007 | $0.08 | 0.16% | $49.98 |
| May 16, 2007 | $0.08 | 0.12% | $67.67 |
| Feb 15, 2007 | $0.08 | 0.11% | $72.68 |
| Nov 16, 2006 | $0.07 | 0.10% | $68.88 |
| Aug 16, 2006 | $0.07 | 0.12% | $59.63 |
| May 17, 2006 | $0.07 | 0.13% | $54.44 |
| Nov 16, 2005 | $0.06 | 0.09% | $58.15 |
| Aug 17, 2005 | $0.06 | 0.12% | $47.49 |
| May 25, 2005 | $0.06 | 0.13% | $43.74 |
| Feb 16, 2005 | $0.04 | 0.09% | $42.14 |
| Nov 17, 2004 | $0.04 | 0.09% | $40.10 |
| Aug 18, 2004 | $0.04 | 0.11% | $34.17 |
| May 18, 2004 | $0.04 | 0.12% | $31.98 |
| Feb 18, 2004 | $0.04 | 0.11% | $32.74 |
| Nov 18, 2003 | $0.02 | 0.08% | $28.37 |
| Aug 18, 2003 | $0.02 | 0.09% | $25.80 |
| May 16, 2003 | $0.02 | 0.09% | $25.91 |
| Feb 18, 2003 | $0.02 | 0.10% | $21.72 |
| Nov 18, 2002 | $0.02 | 0.10% | $21.74 |
| Aug 16, 2002 | $0.02 | 0.09% | $24.66 |
| May 16, 2002 | $0.02 | 0.09% | $25.00 |
| Feb 26, 2002 | $0.02 | 0.12% | $18.50 |
| Nov 16, 2001 | $0.02 | 0.13% | $17.36 |
| Aug 16, 2001 | $0.02 | 0.13% | $17.06 |
| May 16, 2001 | $0.02 | 0.14% | $16.33 |
| Feb 22, 2001 | $0.02 | 0.17% | $13.53 |
| Nov 16, 2000 | $0.02 | 0.17% | $12.91 |
| Aug 16, 2000 | $0.09 | 0.77% | $12.06 |
| May 17, 2000 | $0.09 | 0.82% | $11.31 |
| Feb 16, 2000 | $0.09 | 0.91% | $10.19 |
| Nov 17, 1999 | $0.09 | 0.89% | $10.38 |
| Aug 18, 1999 | $0.09 | 0.97% | $9.56 |
| May 26, 1999 | $0.17 | 1.31% | $13.12 |
| May 18, 1999 | $0.09 | 0.72% | $12.88 |
| Feb 24, 1999 | $0.17 | 1.33% | $12.88 |
| Feb 17, 1999 | $0.09 | 0.77% | $12.00 |
| Nov 25, 1998 | $0.17 | 1.52% | $11.25 |
| Nov 18, 1998 | $0.09 | 0.85% | $10.88 |
| Aug 27, 1998 | $0.17 | 1.81% | $9.44 |
| Aug 18, 1998 | $0.09 | 0.95% | $9.69 |
| May 27, 1998 | $0.17 | 1.35% | $12.69 |
| Feb 25, 1998 | $0.17 | 1.36% | $12.56 |
| Nov 25, 1997 | $0.17 | 1.63% | $10.50 |
| Aug 27, 1997 | $0.17 | 1.63% | $10.50 |
| May 28, 1997 | $0.17 | 1.75% | $9.81 |
| Feb 26, 1997 | $0.17 | 1.86% | $9.19 |
| Nov 26, 1996 | $0.17 | 2.01% | $8.50 |
| Aug 28, 1996 | $0.18 | 2.16% | $8.12 |
Moody's Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies
| Company | Annual Amount | Current Yield | 3Y Avg Yield | 3Y Avg Amount | EX DIV. DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CME
CME | $11.85 | 4.30% | 0.91% | $10.10 | Sep 9, 2025 |
Intercontinental
ICE | $1.86 | 1.03% | 0.34% | $1.73 | Jun 13, 2025 |
Moody's
MCO | $2.64 | 0.56% | 0.22% | $2.92 | Feb 25, 2025 |
Nasdaq
NDAQ | $1.26 | 1.33% | 0.35% | $0.99 | Sep 12, 2025 |
S&P Global
SPGI | $2.78 | 0.55% | 0.21% | $3.00 | Feb 26, 2025 |
Only companies with available dividend data are shown. Click on peer company names to view their detailed dividend history.
Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has Moody's been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- Moody's has been paying dividends for 29 years, from 1996 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $31.28 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was Moody's's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- Moody's's most recent dividend payment was $0.94 per share, with an ex-dividend date of February 25, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was Moody's's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- Moody's's highest annual dividend was paid in 2022, when the company distributed $3.50 per share across 5 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do Moody's's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Comparing Moody's's dividend payments, the company paid $2.31 per share in 2023 versus $3.40 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $1.09. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in Moody's have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, Moody's has paid a total of $21.97 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $426.82 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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