Annual Payout Ratio
30.11%4.96%-14.14%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, MCO annual payout ratio is 30.11%, down -14.14% on
- Historical Performance
- MCO annual payout ratio is up +44.00% over the past 3 years, and up +13.84% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- MCO annual payout ratio is currently -78.35% below its historical high of 139.06% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- MCO annual payout ratio is at its 3-year low
- Sector Comparison
- MCO annual payout ratio is higher than 54.31% of companies in Financial Services sector
Payout Ratio Chart
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Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Payout Ratio | 30.11% | -14.1% | +44.0% | +13.8% | +29.7% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 25.97% | -11.1% | -38.5% | +15.5% | +44.8% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 30.23% | +0.1% | -19.7% | +26.8% | +54.0% | |
| Price | $535.12 | +18.2% | +71.3% | +95.3% | +1746.5% | |
| Annual Dividend Yield | 0.64% | -14.7% | -28.9% | -21.9% | -55.9% | |
| Annual Dividends Paid | $620.00M | +9.9% | +33.9% | +64.0% | +556.1% | |
| Annual Dividend Per Share | $3.40 | +10.4% | +37.1% | +70.0% | +750.0% | |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $2.52B | +34.1% | +35.1% | +57.0% | +355.8% | |
| Annual Revenue | $7.09B | +19.8% | +14.0% | +46.8% | +294.8% | |
| Annual EPS | $11.26 | +29.0% | -4.4% | +51.8% | +566.5% |
Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 37.48% | N/A | -19.7% |
| 5Y | 37.48% | -19.7% | |
| All | 139.06% | -78.3% |
Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 30.11% | at low | |
| 5Y | 20.91% | +44.0% | |
| All | -1,138.46% | +102.6% |
Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current annual payout ratio of MCO?
As of today, MCO annual payout ratio is 30.11%
What is 1-year change in MCO annual payout ratio?
MCO annual payout ratio is down -14.14% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in MCO annual payout ratio?
MCO annual payout ratio is up +44.00% over the past 3 years
How far is MCO annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
MCO annual payout ratio is currently -78.35% below its historical high of 139.06% set on December 1, 1995
How does MCO annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
MCO annual payout ratio is higher than 54.31% of companies in Financial Services sector
When is MCO next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for MCO is on
What is MCO next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for MCO has not been scheduled
TTM Payout Ratio
30.23%0.00%0.00%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, MCO TTM payout ratio is 30.23%, unchanged on
- Historical Performance
- MCO TTM payout ratio is up +0.13% year-over-year, and down -19.71% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- MCO TTM payout ratio is currently -87.29% below its historical high of 237.84% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- MCO TTM payout ratio is +2.44% above its 3-year low of 29.51% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- MCO TTM payout ratio is higher than 77.45% of companies in Financial Services sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTM Payout Ratio | 30.23% | +2.4% | +0.1% | -19.7% | +26.8% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 25.97% | -12.1% | -11.1% | -38.5% | +15.5% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 30.11% | – | -14.1% | +44.0% | +13.8% | |
| Price | $535.12 | +10.5% | +18.2% | +71.3% | +95.3% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 0.70% | -7.9% | -6.7% | -22.2% | -14.6% | |
| TTM Dividends Paid | $689.00M | +1.8% | +13.9% | +37.0% | +68.3% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $3.76 | +2.5% | +10.6% | +34.3% | +67.9% | |
| TTM Free Cash Flow | $2.40B | +1.1% | +3.1% | +112.2% | +27.8% | |
| TTM Revenue | $7.50B | +2.6% | +8.8% | +31.2% | +41.2% | |
| TTM EPS | $12.44 | +5.7% | +13.7% | +48.5% | +29.3% |
TTM Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 31.19% | -3.1% | |
| 3Y | 39.30% | -23.1% | |
| 5Y | 39.30% | -23.1% | |
| All | 237.84% | -87.3% |
TTM Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 29.51% | +2.4% | |
| 3Y | 29.51% | +2.4% | |
| 5Y | 21.05% | +43.6% | |
| All | 0.00% | N/A |
TTM Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current TTM payout ratio of MCO?
As of today, MCO TTM payout ratio is 30.23%
What is MCO TTM payout ratio most recent change?
MCO TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 12, 2026
What is 1-year change in MCO TTM payout ratio?
MCO TTM payout ratio is up +0.13% year-over-year
How far is MCO TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
MCO TTM payout ratio is currently -87.29% below its historical high of 237.84% set on March 31, 1998
How does MCO TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
MCO TTM payout ratio is higher than 77.45% of companies in Financial Services sector
When is MCO next earnings release?
The next earnings release for MCO is on
What is MCO next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for MCO has not been scheduled
Quarterly Payout Ratio
25.97%3.56%-12.06%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, MCO quarterly payout ratio is 25.97%, down -12.06% on
- Historical Performance
- MCO quarterly payout ratio is down -11.09% year-over-year, and down -38.52% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- MCO quarterly payout ratio is currently -89.81% below its historical high of 254.74% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- MCO quarterly payout ratio is at its 3-year low
- Sector Comparison
- MCO quarterly payout ratio is higher than 67.94% of companies in Financial Services sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 25.97% | -12.1% | -11.1% | -38.5% | +15.5% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 30.11% | – | -14.1% | +44.0% | +13.8% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 30.23% | +2.4% | +0.1% | -19.7% | +26.8% | |
| Price | $535.12 | +10.5% | +18.2% | +71.3% | +95.3% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 0.70% | -7.9% | -6.7% | -22.2% | -14.6% | |
| Quarterly Dividends Paid | $168.00M | -1.8% | +7.7% | +31.3% | +60.0% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $3.76 | +2.5% | +10.6% | +34.3% | +67.9% | |
| Quarterly Free Cash Flow | $658.00M | +40.6% | +4.3% | +148.3% | +34.3% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $2.01B | +5.7% | +10.7% | +57.4% | +48.0% | |
| Quarterly EPS | $3.60 | +12.1% | +22.9% | +117.5% | +45.8% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 39.24% | N/A | -33.8% |
| 3Y | 52.03% | N/A | -50.1% |
| 5Y | 52.03% | -50.1% | |
| All | 254.74% | -89.8% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 25.97% | at low | |
| 3Y | 25.97% | at low | |
| 5Y | 15.76% | +64.8% | |
| All | -16.59% | +256.5% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly payout ratio of MCO?
As of today, MCO quarterly payout ratio is 25.97%
What is MCO quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
MCO quarterly payout ratio was down -12.06% on September 30, 2025
What is 1-year change in MCO quarterly payout ratio?
MCO quarterly payout ratio is down -11.09% year-over-year
How far is MCO quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
MCO quarterly payout ratio is currently -89.81% below its historical high of 254.74% set on December 31, 2017
How does MCO quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
MCO quarterly payout ratio is higher than 67.94% of companies in Financial Services sector
When is MCO next earnings release?
The next earnings release for MCO is on
What is MCO next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for MCO has not been scheduled
Payout Ratio Formula
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Data Sources & References
- MCO Official Website www.moodys.com
- Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1059556/000162828025046118/0001628280-25-046118-index.htm
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1059556/000105955625000025/0001059556-25-000025-index.htm
- MCO Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/MCO
- MCO Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/mco