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During the past 12 months, Magnolia Oil & Gas's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Magnolia Oil & Gas was 86.60% per year. The lowest was 14.50% per year. And the median was 50.55% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Magnolia Oil & Gas Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
MGY vs MUR, MTDR, CNX: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Magnolia Oil & Gas's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Magnolia Oil & Gas Forward Dividend Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Magnolia Oil & Gas's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Magnolia Oil & Gas's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Magnolia Oil & Gas Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Magnolia Oil & Gas Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.180000
2026-08-10
2026-08-10
2026-09-01
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.165000
2026-05-12
2026-05-12
2026-06-01
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.165000
2026-02-10
2026-02-10
2026-03-02
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.150000
2025-11-10
2025-11-10
2025-12-01
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.150000
2025-08-11
2025-08-11
2025-09-02
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Magnolia Oil & Gas's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.53% mean?
Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.53% as of Aug. 10, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Magnolia Oil & Gas and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Magnolia Oil & Gas ranks #340 out of 492 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 69.1%.
Is Magnolia Oil & Gas' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Magnolia Oil & Gas' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.53%. The Oil & Gas industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.98. Magnolia Oil & Gas' value of 2.53% is 36.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Magnolia Oil & Gas ranks #340 out of 492 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Magnolia Oil & Gas has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magnolia Oil & Gas' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to MUR and MTDR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Magnolia Oil & Gas ranks #340 out of 492 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Magnolia Oil & Gas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.98. Magnolia Oil & Gas' value of 2.53% is 36.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.98, based on 492 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Magnolia Oil & Gas's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.53% is 36.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Magnolia Oil & Gas and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Magnolia Oil & Gas's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.53%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magnolia Oil & Gas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.06, compared to a current price of $26.12 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.53% and 36.4% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.98. Magnolia Oil & Gas' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.53% as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magnolia Oil & Gas stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $26.12 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.06.
GuruFocus considers Magnolia Oil & Gas to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MGY:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 2.53%
GF Value™: $29.06 vs. price of $26.12 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.4% below the Oil & Gas median (#340 of 492)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MGY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGL) reserves. The company's oil and natural gas properties are located in Karnes County and the Giddings area of South Texas, where it targets the Eagle Ford Shale and Austin Chalk formations. It focuses on generating value for shareholders by delivering steady, moderate annual production growth resulting from its capital spending philosophy. The company operates in only one segment and derives the majority of its revenue from the sale of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs).
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