Trailing Dividend / Share
$48.55
Markel Corporation (MKL) Dividend History
Income profile from 1989 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.5%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
6 years
MKL Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
MKL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.5%
Trailing DPS$48.55
FrequencyN/A
Payments / 12M0
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout27.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR1.6%
5Y CAGR1.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)N/A
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.7%
Total Shareholder Yield4.2%
1Y Total Return-0.4%
5Y Total Return62.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,18710Y ago$20,64720Y ago$55,910
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
MKL Dividend History
No dividend payment history available
This company has not paid dividends during the available data period.
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Markel Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 27.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
MKL has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.6% and 5-year CAGR of 1.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MKL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.5% dividend yield, 1.7% buyback yield, 4.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is 62.3%.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,647 today.
MKL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.5%
#4 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
6Y
1.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.2%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKLMarkel Corporation | $24.8B | 2.5% | — | 6 | Unknown |
2nd  RLIRLI Corp. | $5.7B | 4.2% | 59.9% | 37 | Sustainable |
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 HCIHCI Group, Inc. | $2.4B | 0.8% | 6.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  KMPRKemper Corporation | $1.7B | 4.4% | 55.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  WRBW. R. Berkley Corpor… | $26.4B | 2.5% | 39.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 RNRRenaissanceRe Holdin… | $13.9B | 0.5% | 2.8% | 28 | Sustainable |
 ACGLArch Capital Group L… | $35.6B | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 AXSAXIS Capital Holding… | $8.3B | 1.6% | 14.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
MKL Annual Dividend History (1989–2025)
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $169.22 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $199.32 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $146.98 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-23.72 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $176.51 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $55.63 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $129.07 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-9.21 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $25.81 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $31.27 | — | — | — |
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MKL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MKL stock.
How much dividend does MKL pay per share?
Markel Corporation (MKL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $48.55 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.5%. Payments are made quarterly.
When is MKL's next ex-dividend date?
MKL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MKL typically pays dividends quarterly.
Is MKL's dividend safe?
MKL's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +27.8%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is MKL a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Markel Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.1%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does MKL pay dividends?
Markel Corporation pays dividends quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $48.55 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 36+ years from 1989 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in MKL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MKL five years ago would be worth approximately $16,187 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MKL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MKL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.