Moody's Corporation
MCOMoody's Corporation is a global credit ratings, research, and risk analysis company. It provides credit ratings, analytical services, and related information to financial markets, helping investors assess the creditworthiness of issuers and debt instruments. The company operates through its Moody's Investors Service and Moody's Analytics segments, serving a wide range of clients including financial institutions, corporations, and government entities.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 | $1.03 | 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-15 |
| March 13, 2026 | $1.03 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 |
| December 12, 2025 | $0.94 | 2025-11-21 | 2025-11-21 |
| September 5, 2025 | $0.94 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 |
| June 6, 2025 | $0.94 | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Moody's Corporation has rewarded shareholders with 90 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held MCO shares during this period received a total of $33.50 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $1.03/share was paid 43 days ago, on June 5, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: MCO currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 0.77%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 1273.3%, from $0.07 to $1.03.
- Dividend Reliability: MCO has maintained or increased its dividend for 85 consecutive payments.
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