MTG Dividend History & Yield
MGIC Investment Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 (in 56 days) | Nov 18, 2026 | $0.17 | $17.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 (in 147 days) | Feb 17, 2027 | $0.17 | $17.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 5, 2027 (in 238 days) | May 19, 2027 | $0.17 | $17.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Aug 4, 2027 (in 329 days) | Aug 18, 2027 | $0.17 | $17.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MTG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.68 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much MTG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,765 | $54,106 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,824 | $270,529 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 17,648 | $541,059 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.22%. $10,000 in MTG would currently pay about $222 a year ($18 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MTG dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | — | $0.17 | +13.3% |
| May 6, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Nov 6, 2025 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Aug 7, 2025 | — | $0.15 | +15.4% |
| May 8, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Nov 7, 2024 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Aug 8, 2024 | — | $0.13 | +13.0% |
| May 8, 2024 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Nov 8, 2023 | — | $0.115 | +0.0% |
| Aug 9, 2023 | — | $0.115 | +15.0% |
| May 10, 2023 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Feb 16, 2023 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Nov 9, 2022 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Aug 10, 2022 | — | $0.10 | +25.0% |
| May 11, 2022 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Feb 15, 2022 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Nov 9, 2021 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2021 | — | $0.08 | +33.3% |
| May 12, 2021 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Feb 16, 2021 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Nov 9, 2020 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
MTG dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Raised 13.3% | $0.15 | $0.17 | Paid |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Raised 15.4% | $0.13 | $0.15 | 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
MTG 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 MGIC Investment Corporation
MGIC Investment Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides private mortgage insurance, other mortgage credit risk management solutions, and ancillary services in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam. The company offers primary insurance that provides mortgage default protection on individual loans, as well as covers unpaid loan principal, delinquent interest, and various expenses associated with the default and subsequent foreclosure on the mortgage or sale of the underlying property. It also provides contract underwriting services, as well as reinsurance services.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Insurance - Specialty. First dividend on our records: Nov 5, 1991. 97 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MTG dividend FAQ
When is MTG's next ex-dividend date?
MTG's next ex-dividend date is Nov 4, 2026 (in 56 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.17 per share, expected on Nov 18, 2026.
How often does MTG pay dividends?
MTG pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.17 per share with an ex-date of Aug 5, 2026.
What is MTG's dividend yield?
MTG's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.02%, based on $0.62 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $30.66. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.68 per share, is 2.22%.
How much does MTG pay per share?
MTG pays about $0.17 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.68 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $68.00 a year.
Has MTG grown or cut its dividend?
MTG has raised its annual dividend for 5 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 19.0% a year (+14.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of MTG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.22%, you would need about 1,765 shares of MTG (roughly $54,106 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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