MGPI Dividend History & Yield

MGP Ingredients, Inc. · NasdaqGS

Stock Consumer Defensive Quarterly payer
$16.21
-1.16% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
2.96%
$0.48/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
2.96%
$0.48/share indicated annual rate
Annual dividend
$0.48
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.12
per share, every quarter
Frequency
Quarterly
4 payments a year
Next ex-dividend date
Nov 13, 2026 Estimated
in 65 days
Next pay date
Nov 27, 2026
in 79 days
Last ex-dividend date
Aug 14, 2026
$0.12 per share
Payout ratio
96%
of earnings
Market cap
347.1M
P/E n/a
5y dividend CAGR
+0.0%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
0 yrs
no current streak
Years paying
37.7
since Dec 16, 1988
1y total return
-43.6%
price -45.2% + dividends 1.6%

Upcoming dividend payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (in 65 days) Nov 27, 2026 $0.12 $12.00 Estimated
Fri, Feb 12, 2027 (in 156 days) Feb 26, 2027 $0.12 $12.00 Estimated
Fri, May 14, 2027 (in 247 days) May 28, 2027 $0.12 $12.00 Estimated
Fri, Aug 13, 2027 (in 338 days) Aug 27, 2027 $0.12 $12.00 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MGPI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.48 per share.

Dividend payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Nov 9, 2016 to Aug 14, 2026; most recent $0.12$0.00$0.50$1.00Nov 9, 2016: $0.02Nov '16Feb 27, 2017: $0.04May 11, 2017: $0.04Aug 16, 2017: $0.89 (special)Nov 13, 2017: $0.04Mar 8, 2018: $0.08Mar '18May 15, 2018: $0.08Aug 15, 2018: $0.08Nov 14, 2018: $0.08Mar 12, 2019: $0.10May 14, 2019: $0.10May '19Aug 13, 2019: $0.10Nov 13, 2019: $0.10Mar 12, 2020: $0.12May 21, 2020: $0.12Aug 20, 2020: $0.12Aug '20Nov 19, 2020: $0.12Mar 11, 2021: $0.12May 20, 2021: $0.12Aug 19, 2021: $0.12Nov 18, 2021: $0.12Nov '21Mar 10, 2022: $0.12May 19, 2022: $0.12Aug 18, 2022: $0.12Nov 17, 2022: $0.12Mar 9, 2023: $0.12Mar '23May 18, 2023: $0.12Aug 17, 2023: $0.12Nov 16, 2023: $0.12Mar 14, 2024: $0.12May 16, 2024: $0.12May '24Aug 16, 2024: $0.12Nov 15, 2024: $0.12Mar 14, 2025: $0.12May 16, 2025: $0.12Aug 15, 2025: $0.12Aug '25Nov 14, 2025: $0.12Mar 13, 2026: $0.12May 15, 2026: $0.12Aug 14, 2026: $0.12

Annual dividends per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2017 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$0.30$0.602017: $0.12$0.1220172018: $0.32$0.3220182019: $0.40$0.4020192020: $0.48$0.4820202021: $0.48$0.4820212022: $0.48$0.4820222023: $0.48$0.4820232024: $0.48$0.4820242025: $0.48$0.4820252026 (YTD): $0.36$0.362026 YTD

How much MGPI do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month2,500$40,525$1,200
$500 / month12,500$202,625$6,000
$1,000 / month25,000$405,250$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 2.96%. $10,000 in MGPI would currently pay about $296 a year ($25 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

MGPI dividend history

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Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Aug 14, 2026 Aug 28, 2026 $0.12 +0.0%
May 15, 2026 May 29, 2026 $0.12 +0.0%
Mar 13, 2026 Mar 27, 2026 $0.12 +0.0%
Nov 14, 2025 Nov 28, 2025 $0.12 +0.0%
Aug 15, 2025 Aug 29, 2025 $0.12 +0.0%
May 16, 2025 May 30, 2025 $0.12 +0.0%
Mar 14, 2025 Mar 28, 2025 $0.12 +0.0%
Nov 15, 2024 Nov 29, 2024 $0.12 +0.0%
Aug 16, 2024 Aug 30, 2024 $0.12 +0.0%
May 16, 2024 May 31, 2024 $0.12 +0.0%
Mar 14, 2024 Mar 29, 2024 $0.12 +0.0%
Nov 16, 2023 Dec 1, 2023 $0.12 +0.0%
Aug 17, 2023 Sep 1, 2023 $0.12 +0.0%
May 18, 2023 Jun 2, 2023 $0.12 +0.0%
Mar 9, 2023 Mar 24, 2023 $0.12 +0.0%
Nov 17, 2022 Dec 2, 2022 $0.12 +0.0%
Aug 18, 2022 Sep 2, 2022 $0.12 +0.0%
May 19, 2022 Jun 3, 2022 $0.12 +0.0%
Mar 10, 2022 Mar 25, 2022 $0.12 +0.0%
Nov 18, 2021 Dec 3, 2021 $0.12 +0.0%
Aug 19, 2021 Sep 3, 2021 $0.12 +0.0%
May 20, 2021 Jun 4, 2021 $0.12 +0.0%
Mar 11, 2021 Mar 26, 2021 $0.12 +0.0%
Nov 19, 2020 Dec 4, 2020 $0.12 +0.0%
Aug 20, 2020 Sep 4, 2020 $0.12 +0.0%
May 21, 2020 Jun 5, 2020 $0.12 +0.0%
Mar 12, 2020 Mar 27, 2020 $0.12 +20.0%
Nov 13, 2019 Nov 26, 2019 $0.10 +0.0%
Aug 13, 2019 Aug 30, 2019 $0.10 +0.0%
May 14, 2019 May 31, 2019 $0.10 +0.0%
Mar 12, 2019 Mar 29, 2019 $0.10 +25.0%
Nov 14, 2018 Nov 30, 2018 $0.08 +0.0%
Aug 15, 2018 Aug 31, 2018 $0.08 +0.0%
May 15, 2018 Jun 1, 2018 $0.08 +0.0%
Mar 8, 2018 Mar 23, 2018 $0.08 +100.0%
Nov 13, 2017 Dec 8, 2017 $0.04 +0.0%
Aug 16, 2017 $0.89 Special
May 11, 2017 Jun 9, 2017 $0.04 +0.0%
Feb 27, 2017 Mar 24, 2017 $0.04 +100.0%
Nov 9, 2016 Dec 8, 2016 $0.02 +0.0%
Aug 11, 2016 Sep 8, 2016 $0.02 -75.0%
Mar 17, 2016 Apr 14, 2016 $0.08 +33.3%
Mar 24, 2015 Apr 21, 2015 $0.06 +20.0%
Mar 13, 2014 Apr 9, 2014 $0.05 +0.0%
Mar 14, 2013 $0.05 +0.0%
Mar 20, 2012 $0.05 +0.0%
Sep 13, 2011 $0.05 +0.0%
Sep 13, 2010 $0.05 -50.0%
Mar 27, 2008 $0.10 -33.3%
Sep 14, 2007 $0.15 +50.0%
Mar 29, 2007 $0.10 -50.0%
Sep 15, 2006 $0.20 +33.3%
Sep 16, 2005 $0.15 +0.0%
Oct 5, 2004 $0.15 +100.0%
Oct 8, 2003 $0.075 +0.0%
Oct 8, 2002 $0.075 +0.0%
Oct 9, 2001 $0.075 +50.0%
Oct 10, 2000 $0.05 -20.0%
Jul 12, 1995 $0.0625 +0.0%
Apr 3, 1995 $0.0625 +0.0%
Jan 9, 1995 $0.0625 +0.0%
Oct 21, 1994 $0.0625 +0.0%
Jul 1, 1994 $0.0625 +0.0%
Apr 4, 1994 $0.0625 +0.0%
Jan 10, 1994 $0.0625 +0.0%
Oct 22, 1993 $0.0625 +0.0%
Jul 1, 1993 $0.0625 +0.0%
Apr 2, 1993 $0.0625 +0.0%
Jan 7, 1993 $0.0625 +0.0%
Oct 23, 1992 $0.0625 +0.0%
Jul 17, 1992 $0.0625 +7.1%
Apr 6, 1992 $0.0583 +0.0%
Jan 7, 1992 $0.0583 +0.0%
Oct 22, 1991 $0.175 Special
Jul 8, 1991 $0.0583 +0.0%
Apr 5, 1991 $0.0583 +0.0%
Jan 8, 1991 $0.0583 +0.0%
Oct 17, 1990 $0.175 Special
Jul 9, 1990 $0.0583 +0.0%
Apr 6, 1990 $0.0583 +0.0%
Jan 8, 1990 $0.0583 +16.7%
Oct 17, 1989 $0.05 +0.0%
Jul 10, 1989 $0.05 +0.0%
Apr 10, 1989 $0.05 +0.0%
Jan 9, 1989 $0.05 +50.0%
Dec 16, 1988 $0.0333

MGPI dividend increases & cuts

Market-wide changes →

No change to MGPI'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

Yield-trap heuristicModerate risk

MGPI scores 30/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).

2 warning flags raised:

  • Payout ratio above 80% of earnings
  • Share price down more than 30% over 1 year

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 MGP Ingredients, Inc.

MGP Ingredients, Inc. produces and supplies distilled spirits, branded spirits, and food ingredients worldwide. It operates in three segments: Distillery Solutions, Branded Spirits, and Ingredient Solutions. The Distillery Solutions segment processes corn and other grains, including rye, barley, wheat, barley malt, and milo into food grade alcohol and distillery co-products, such as dried distillers' grain; and offers food-grade alcohol for beverage applications, that include bourbon, rye, and other whiskeys, as well as grain neutral spirits, including vodka and gin.

Sector: Consumer Defensive. Industry: Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries. First dividend on our records: Dec 16, 1988. 86 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

MGPI dividend FAQ

When is MGPI's next ex-dividend date?

MGPI's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026 (in 65 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.12 per share, expected on Nov 27, 2026.

How often does MGPI pay dividends?

MGPI pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.12 per share with an ex-date of Aug 14, 2026.

What is MGPI's dividend yield?

MGPI's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.96%, based on $0.48 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $16.21. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.48 per share, is 2.96%.

How much does MGPI pay per share?

MGPI pays about $0.12 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.48 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $48.00 a year.

Has MGPI grown or cut its dividend?

Over the last 5 years the regular payout has been flat at 0.0% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.

How many shares of MGPI do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 2.96%, you would need about 2,500 shares of MGPI (roughly $40,525 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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