Moody's Corporation

MCO|Financial Services|Financial Data & Stock Exchanges|$428.46|P/E 31.5|MCap 77.0B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Moody's Corporation

Moody's Corporation operates as a leading provider of credit ratings, research, tools, and analytics to global capital markets. It functions through two primary segments: Moody's Investors Service (MIS), a credit rating agency that publishes ratings on debt obligations and entities including corporate and governmental securities, structured finance, and commercial paper programs; and Moody's Analytics (MA), which develops products and services supporting financial analysis, risk management, decision solutions, research, insights, data, and information for institutional participants. These offerings cater to corporates, financial institutions, public finance, and structured finance sectors worldwide. Moody's Corporation plays a critical role in enhancing transparency, assessing credit risk, and facilitating informed investment and lending decisions across diverse markets. Founded in 1909 and headquartered in New York, NY, it remains a key player in the financial information services industry.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.89%

Annual Dividend

$3.85

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

27.51%

FCF Payout Ratio

27.22%

Stock Price

$428.46

52-Week Range

$378.71 – $546.88

Dividend Health Score

Very Safe

Dividend Health Assessment

MCO's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 27.5% earnings payout ratio & 27.2% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 10.91% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 10 of 10 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe

Earnings Payout Ratio

27.5%Very Safe

FCF Payout Ratio

27.2%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Caution

Net Debt / Total Assets

31.4%Caution

Profitability

Very Safe

Return on Equity

62.1%Very Safe

Operating Margin

42.1%Very Safe

Profit Margin Stability

StableSafe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe

11+ yrsVery Safe

NoneVery Safe

10.9%Very Safe

GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

MCO annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

MCO earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 2, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 13, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

10.33%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

10.91%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

10.70%

3-Year Total Growth

34.29%

5-Year Total Growth

67.86%

10-Year Total Growth

176.47%

Income Calculator

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Number of Shares

Total Investment

$42,846.00

Annual Income

$385.00

Quarterly Income

$96.25

Monthly Income

$32.08

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MCO's current dividend yield?

Moody's Corporation (MCO) currently has a dividend yield of 0.89%, based on a stock price of $428.46 and an annual dividend of $3.85.

When is MCO's next dividend payment date?

MCO's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-02 and the next payment date is 2026-03-13. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does MCO pay in dividends per year?

Moody's Corporation paid $3.76 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.

Has MCO been increasing its dividend?

Moody's Corporation has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 10.91% and a 10-year CAGR of 10.70%.

Is MCO's dividend safe?

Moody's Corporation has a payout ratio of 27.51%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 27.22%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.

How is MCO's Dividend Health Score calculated?

The Dividend Health Score evaluates Moody's Corporation's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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