MEIAX Dividend Yield 2026: MFS Value A

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Data last updated: Jun 29, 2026

Dividend Yield: 8.92%

Annual Dividend: $4.70 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-25

Dividend Frequency: monthly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 31

About MFS Value A Dividend

MFS Value A dividend income comes from a fund that invests primarily in undervalued equity securities, targeting companies the advisor believes trade below their perceived worth. The current yield stands at 8.92%, well above what most equity funds offer. MEIAX pays monthly, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $4.6994 per share and a next ex-dividend date of June 25, 2026. With a beta of 0.63, the fund moves less than the broader market, which suits income-focused investors who want yield without full market volatility.

Dividend Safety

MFS Value A pays out dividends as a fund, making the payout ratio not applicable (fund/ETF). The payout level is supported by the fund's portfolio of equity securities in value-oriented companies, which the advisor selects based on perceived undervaluation relative to worth. MFS Value A dividend safety faces its primary pressure from equity market performance, since distributions from an equity fund depend on the income and realized gains generated by the underlying holdings. A significant market downturn could compress those sources and put downward pressure on the per-share payout.

MFS Value A (MEIAX) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

MFS Value A dividend history shows a CAGR of 4.1% per year from 2007 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $2.2810 to $4.6684 over that period (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the growth calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 107.0% in 2022, reflecting the lumpy, variable nature of distributions from an equity-focused value fund. The data also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, so growth has not been linear.

MFS Value A Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+10.2%	$3.49 (2022)	$4.67 (2025)
5-Year	+33.8%	$1.09 (2020)	$4.67 (2025)
10-Year	+9.5%	$1.88 (2015)	$4.67 (2025)

Is MFS Value A a Good Dividend Stock?

MEIAX fits income-focused investors who want a high current yield from an actively managed equity fund. At 8.92%, the yield is classified as high (above 4%), and it sits meaningfully above the fund's own 5-year average of 6.88%, which means buyers today are locking in a yield above what the fund has historically delivered. The trade-off is variability: the dividend history includes both a 107% spike and multi-year declines, so the income stream is not smooth. What an investor gets is a high current yield from a value-equity portfolio; what they accept is year-to-year distribution volatility.

Recent MFS Value A Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-25	$0.1715
2026-03-26	$0.2834
2025-12-11	$4.0661
2025-09-25	$0.1784
2025-06-26	$0.2092
2025-03-25	$0.2148
2024-12-12	$3.8207
2024-09-26	$0.1884
2024-06-25	$0.2049
2024-03-26	$0.1949

MFS Value A Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.4549
2025	$4.6684
2024	$4.4089
2023	$3.8831
2022	$3.4931

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often does MFS Value A pay dividends?

MFS Value A pays dividends monthly. The most recent dividend was $0.1715 per share, and the next ex-dividend date is June 25, 2026.

What is MFS Value A's current dividend yield?

The current MFS Value A dividend yield is 8.92%. That is above the fund's 5-year average yield of 6.88%, meaning today's yield is elevated relative to its own history.

Has MFS Value A ever cut its dividend?

Yes. The available dividend history contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%. For example, the 2016 annual total of $1.2620 was down from $1.8800 in 2015, and 2018 and 2020 also show lower totals than the prior year. The 18-year history reflects meaningful variability in distributions.

How fast has MFS Value A grown its dividend?

MFS Value A has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1% per year from 2007 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $2.2810 to $4.6684 over that period, though growth was uneven, including both sharp spikes and multi-year declines.

Is MFS Value A a good dividend stock for income investors?

For income-focused investors, MEIAX offers a high current yield of 8.92% from a monthly-paying equity fund. The trade-off is distribution variability: the history includes significant year-over-year swings, so the income stream is not smooth or predictable in the way a bond or utility dividend might be.

What type of investor is MFS Value A best suited for?

MEIAX suits income-focused investors comfortable with variable distributions. The 8.92% yield and monthly payment frequency appeal to those prioritizing current income, while the 0.63 beta means the fund's price moves less than the broader market.

How does MFS Value A compare to its own historical yield?

The current yield of 8.92% is above the 5-year average of 6.88%, placing it at the higher end of the fund's own historical range. Investors buying today are receiving a yield that exceeds what the fund has averaged over the past five years.

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