MFC Dividend History & Yield
Manulife Financial Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 (in 72 days) | Dec 4, 2026 | $0.352 | $35.20 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 19, 2027 (in 163 days) | Mar 5, 2027 | $0.352 | $35.20 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 (in 254 days) | Jun 4, 2027 | $0.352 | $35.20 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 20, 2027 (in 345 days) | Sep 3, 2027 | $0.352 | $35.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MFC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.408 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much MFC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 853 | $36,972 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,262 | $184,858 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,523 | $369,716 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.25%. $10,000 in MFC would currently pay about $325 a year ($27 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MFC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| May 29, 2026 | — | $0.352 | -0.6% |
| Feb 25, 2026 | — | $0.354 | +12.0% |
| May 21, 2025 | — | $0.316 | +3.3% |
| Mar 5, 2025 | — | $0.306 | +6.6% |
| Nov 20, 2024 | — | $0.287 | -2.4% |
| Aug 21, 2024 | — | $0.294 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2024 | — | $0.294 | -0.7% |
| Feb 27, 2024 | — | $0.296 | +11.3% |
| Nov 21, 2023 | — | $0.266 | -1.5% |
| Aug 22, 2023 | — | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2023 | — | $0.27 | +0.7% |
| Feb 27, 2023 | — | $0.268 | +8.5% |
| Nov 21, 2022 | — | $0.247 | -2.8% |
| Aug 22, 2022 | — | $0.254 | -1.9% |
| May 24, 2022 | — | $0.259 | +0.0% |
| Feb 22, 2022 | — | $0.259 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2021 | — | $0.259 | +15.6% |
| Aug 16, 2021 | — | $0.224 | -3.0% |
| May 17, 2021 | — | $0.231 | +4.1% |
| Feb 22, 2021 | — | $0.222 | +3.7% |
| Nov 20, 2020 | — | $0.214 | +0.9% |
| Aug 14, 2020 | — | $0.212 | +6.5% |
| May 15, 2020 | — | $0.199 | -6.1% |
MFC dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Raised 19.7% | $0.294 | $0.352 | Paid |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Raised 12.0% | $0.316 | $0.354 | Paid |
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
MFC scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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 Manulife Financial Corporation
Manulife Financial Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides financial products and services in the United States, Canada, Asia, and internationally. It operates through Wealth and Asset Management Businesses; Insurance and Annuity Products; and Corporate and Other segments. The Wealth and Asset Management Businesses segment offers investment advice and solutions to retirement, retail, and institutional clients through multiple distribution channels, including agents and brokers affiliated with the company, independent securities brokerage firms and financial advisors pension plan consultants, and banks.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Insurance - Life. First dividend on our records: Mar 16, 2000. 105 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MFC dividend FAQ
When is MFC's next ex-dividend date?
MFC's next ex-dividend date is Nov 20, 2026 (in 72 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.352 per share, expected on Dec 4, 2026.
How often does MFC pay dividends?
MFC pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.352 per share with an ex-date of Aug 21, 2026.
What is MFC's dividend yield?
MFC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.44%, based on $1.058 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $43.38. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.408 per share, is 3.25%.
How much does MFC pay per share?
MFC pays about $0.352 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.408 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $140.80 a year.
Has MFC grown or cut its dividend?
MFC has raised its annual dividend for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 3.5% a year (+16.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of MFC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.25%, you would need about 853 shares of MFC (roughly $36,972 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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