Maximus (MMS) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $1.29
- Forward yield
- 2.24%
- Payout ratio
- 16.6%
Maximus pays a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share. Its next payment has been declared at that rate, with an ex-date of November 13, 2026 and a pay date of November 30, 2026. The most recent paid one went ex-dividend on August 14, 2026 and was paid on August 31. Over the trailing twelve months, it paid $1.29 per share, a yield of about 2.37% at a share price of $54.52.
Raises have come less often than once a year. The rate was $0.28 from February 2022 through August 2023 and rose to $0.30 with the November 2023 payment, about 7.1% more. It held there for nine payments, then rose to $0.33 with the February 2026 payment, an increase of 10%. Since early 2022, the quarterly rate has grown about 18%. Payments by calendar year were $1.12 in 2022, $1.14 in 2023 and $1.20 in both 2024 and 2025. The source shows no current growth streak.
If the pattern holds, the payment after the declared one would go ex-dividend in mid-February 2027 and be paid around the start of March. The two raises in the table came with a November and a February payment.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | $0.33 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | $0.33 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | $0.33 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | $0.33 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $0.30 |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 | $0.30 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | May 31, 2025 | $0.30 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | $0.30 |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 30, 2024 | $0.30 |
| Jul 5, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | $0.30 |
| Apr 5, 2024 | May 14, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | $0.30 |
| Jan 11, 2024 | Feb 14, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | $0.30 |
| Oct 10, 2023 | Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | $0.30 |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | $0.28 |
| Apr 11, 2023 | May 12, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | $0.28 |
| Jan 10, 2023 | Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | $0.28 |
| Oct 10, 2022 | Nov 14, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | $0.28 |
| Jul 12, 2022 | Aug 12, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | $0.28 |
| Apr 12, 2022 | May 12, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | $0.28 |
| Jan 11, 2022 | Feb 14, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | $0.28 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Maximus (MMS) pay a dividend?
Yes. Maximus pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.33 per share.
What is MMS's dividend yield?
Maximus paid $1.29 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 2.24% at the last price of $57.52. Click here to learn more
When is MMS's next ex-dividend date?
Maximus's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026, payable on Nov 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.
This page is for informational purposes only. Nothing on it is a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Light Horse Securities Inc does not verify third-party data and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness or timeliness.