MCO Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income Moody's Corporation (MCO) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with MCO's current 0.78% yield and 8.7% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 0.78%
Annual Dividend: $4.03 per share
Share Price: $514.95
Payout Ratio: 25.0%
MCO DRIP Calculator
Model MCO dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 8.7% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in MCO 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in MCO on 2016-05-01 would be worth $5,818.25 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 481.8%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $5,538.42 (453.8% return). Reinvesting dividends added $279.83 in extra value.
Starting share price: $98.64 — Current share price: $514.95
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is MCO's current dividend yield?
- MCO (Moody's Corporation) currently has a dividend yield of 0.78%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $78 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much MCO do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from MCO at its current yield of 0.78%, you would need approximately $1,538,462 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does MCO pay monthly dividends?
- No, MCO pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is MCO's dividend safe?
- MCO's payout ratio is 25%, which is generally considered safe. The company retains enough earnings to sustain and potentially grow its dividend.
- What is MCO's dividend growth rate?
- MCO's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 8.7% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in MCO 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in MCO on 2016-05-01 would be worth approximately $5,818.25 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 481.8% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $5,538.42 — meaning DRIP added $279.83 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the MCO dividend page.