Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.74
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.4%
Payout Ratio
28.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
MPC Dividend Income Check
Safety
28.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.2% and trend is rising.
MPC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.4%
Trailing DPS$3.74
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout28.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout19.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR14.4%
5Y CAGR10.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)9.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.4%
Total Shareholder Yield5.8%
1Y Total Return54.7%
5Y Total Return383.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)26.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$42,08710Y ago$77,00320Y ago$141,716
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.
MPC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
MPC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Marathon Petroleum Corporation distributes 28.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 19.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
MPC has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 14.4% and 5-year CAGR of 10.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MPC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.4% dividend yield, 4.4% buyback yield, 5.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 9.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 383.0%, with dividends contributing 26.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $77,003 today.
MPC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$15.84
Avg/Payment$0.7920
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026Latest | $1.0000 | — | 1.51% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | $1.0000 | — | 1.91% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | $1.0000 | ↑ +9.9% | 1.91% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | $0.9100 | — | 2.20% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 | $0.9100 | — | 2.27% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | $0.9100 | — | 2.22% | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | $0.9100 | ↑ +10.3% | 2.12% | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | $0.8250 | — | 1.92% | Sep 10, 2024 |
MPC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.4%
#9 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
28.2% payout
Streak
4Y
10.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.8%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPCMarathon Petroleum C… | $78.5B | 1.4% | 28.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
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 PSXPhillips 66 | $71.1B | 2.7% | 43.7% | 14 | Sustainable |
 PBFPBF Energy Inc. | $5.8B | 2.2% | — | 3 | Unknown |
 DKDelek US Holdings, I… | $3.2B | 1.9% | — | 3 | Unknown |
1st  MPLXMPLX Lp | $57.8B | 6.9% | 81.8% | 4 | Watch |
3rd  ETEnergy Transfer LP | $66.2B | 6.7% | 96.4% | 4 | At Risk |
2nd  PAAPlains All American … | $15.7B | 6.8% | 74.6% | 4 | Watch |
 TRGPTarga Resources Corp… | $56.6B | 1.4% | 44.4% | 4 | Sustainable |
MPC Annual Dividend History (2008–2026)
19 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.00 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4.9% |
| 2025 | $3.73 | 10.2% | 4 | $13.27 | 28.1% | 3.56x | 9.2% |
| 2024 | $3.38 | 10.1% | 4 | $10.09 | 33.5% | 2.98x | 8.3% |
| 2023 | $3.08 | 23.5% | 4 | $23.65 | 13.0% | 7.69x | 7.5% |
| 2022 | $2.49 | 7.3% | 4 | $28.12 | 8.9% | 11.29x | 6.1% |
| 2021 | $2.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.69 | 86.2% | 1.16x | 5.7% |
| 2020 | $2.32 | 9.4% | 4 | $-15.14 | — | — | 5.7% |
| 2019 | $2.12 | 15.2% | 4 | $3.97 | 53.4% | 1.87x | 5.2% |
| 2018 | $1.84 | 21.1% | 4 | $5.28 | 34.8% | 2.87x | 4.5% |
| 2017 | $1.52 | 11.8% | 4 | $6.70 | 22.7% | 4.41x | 3.7% |
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MPC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MPC stock.
How much dividend does MPC pay per share?
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.74 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is MPC's next ex-dividend date?
MPC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MPC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is MPC's dividend safe?
MPC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +28.2% and FCF payout ratio of +19.1%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is MPC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Marathon Petroleum Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does MPC pay dividends?
Marathon Petroleum Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.74 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MPC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MPC five years ago would be worth approximately $42,087 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MPC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MPC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +9.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.