MarketWise (MKTW) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $1.75
- Forward yield
- 9.11%
- Payout ratio
- 372.3%
MarketWise pays quarterly dividends on its Class A common stock. The most recent distributions had an ex-dividend date of August 19, 2026, and a payment date of September 30, 2026, totaling $0.45 per share. Over the trailing 12 months, the company distributed $1.75 per share, offering a dividend yield of 8.82% at a share price of $19.85. MarketWise has a dividend growth streak of 0 years.
The company's payment structure shifted from single quarterly payouts to paired distributions. In 2023, payments totaled $0.18 per share, boosted by a $0.15 payout in November. In 2024, MarketWise paid $0.04 per share across four quarterly payments of $0.01. Full-year payouts rose to $1.14 per share in 2025 as the company introduced double payments on single dates, expanding quarterly amounts from $0.30 in May to $0.40 in August and November.
In 2026, MarketWise increased its quarterly paired distribution total to $0.45 per share ($0.25 and $0.20 per share) for its March, May, and August payments. Based on this quarterly cadence, the next ex-dividend date is expected in November 2026.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.25 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.20 |
| May 5, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | $0.25 |
| May 5, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | $0.20 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.20 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.25 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.20 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.20 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | $0.20 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | $0.20 |
| May 2, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | $0.10 |
| May 2, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | $0.20 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.01 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 29, 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 | $0.03 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Nov 25, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 | $0.01 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 | $0.01 |
| May 3, 2024 | May 14, 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 | $0.01 |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 | $0.01 |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 | Jan 25, 2024 | $0.01 |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Nov 9, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 | $0.15 |
Frequently asked questions
Does MarketWise (MKTW) pay a dividend?
Yes. MarketWise pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.25 per share.
What is MKTW's dividend yield?
MarketWise paid $1.75 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 9.11% at the last price of $19.20. Click here to learn more
When is MKTW's most recent ex-dividend date?
MarketWise's most recent ex-dividend date is Aug 19, 2026, payable on Sep 30, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.
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