MCY Dividend History & Yield
Mercury General Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 (tomorrow) | Sep 24, 2026 | $0.318 | $31.80 | Declared |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 (in 92 days) | Dec 24, 2026 | $0.318 | $31.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 (in 183 days) | Mar 25, 2027 | $0.318 | $31.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 10, 2027 (in 274 days) | Jun 24, 2027 | $0.318 | $31.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 9, 2027 (in 365 days) | Sep 23, 2027 | $0.318 | $31.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MCY's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.59 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much MCY do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 944 | $96,830 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,717 | $484,151 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,434 | $968,302 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.24%. $10,000 in MCY would currently pay about $124 a year ($10 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MCY dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | — | $0.318 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2026 | — | $0.318 | +0.0% |
| Dec 10, 2025 | — | $0.318 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2025 | — | $0.318 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2025 | — | $0.318 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2025 | — | $0.318 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2024 | — | $0.318 | +0.0% |
| Sep 12, 2024 | — | $0.318 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2024 | — | $0.318 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2024 | — | $0.318 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2023 | — | $0.318 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2023 | — | $0.318 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | — | $0.318 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | — | $0.318 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | — | $0.318 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | — | $0.318 | -49.9% |
| Jun 15, 2022 | — | $0.635 | +0.0% |
| Mar 15, 2022 | — | $0.635 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2021 | — | $0.635 | +0.3% |
| Sep 15, 2021 | — | $0.633 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2021 | — | $0.633 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2021 | — | $0.633 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2020 | — | $0.633 | +0.5% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | — | $0.63 | +0.0% |
MCY dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to MCY's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
MCY scores 20/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Mercury General Corporation
Mercury General Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in writing personal automobile insurance in the United States. It also writes homeowners, commercial automobile, commercial property, mechanical protection, and umbrella insurance products. The company's automobile insurance products include collision, property damage, bodily injury, comprehensive, personal injury protection, underinsured and uninsured motorist, and other hazards; and homeowners insurance products comprise dwelling, liability, personal property, and other coverages.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Insurance - Property & Casualty. First dividend on our records: Sep 9, 1987. 146 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MCY dividend FAQ
When is MCY's next ex-dividend date?
MCY's next ex-dividend date is Sep 10, 2026 (tomorrow, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.318 per share, expected on Sep 24, 2026.
How often does MCY pay dividends?
MCY pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.318 per share with an ex-date of Jun 11, 2026.
What is MCY's dividend yield?
MCY's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.24%, based on $1.272 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $102.64. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.272 per share, is 1.24%.
How much does MCY pay per share?
MCY pays about $0.318 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.272 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $127.20 a year.
Has MCY grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 12.8% a year (+0.0% over the last year). MCY did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of MCY do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.24%, you would need about 944 shares of MCY (roughly $96,830 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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