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Movado GroupMOV -1.52%65 Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.17% as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates MOV with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 574 Retail - Cyclical companies, Movado Group ranks better than 69.86% on this metric.
As of today (2026-08-06), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Movado Group is 4.17%.
As of today (2026-08-06), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Movado Group is 3.77%.
MOV's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 69.86% of 574
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.78
vs MOV: 4.17
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 52.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Movado Group was 141.00% per year. The lowest was -42.30% per year. And the median was 18.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Movado Group (NYSE:MOV) 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.
Movado Group Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
MOV vs ELA, REAL, LANV: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Movado Group'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.
Movado Group Forward Dividend Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Movado Group's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Movado Group's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Movado Group Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.400000
2026-06-10
2026-06-10
2026-06-24
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.350000
2026-04-02
2026-04-02
2026-04-16
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.350000
2025-12-08
2025-12-08
2025-12-22
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.350000
2025-09-08
2025-09-08
2025-09-22
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.
Movado Group's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
1.6
/
38.425
=
4.16 %
Current Share Price is $38.425. Movado Group's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as $0.4 * 4 = $1.6.
Movado Group's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
1.45
/
38.425
=
3.77 %
Current Share Price is $38.425. Movado Group's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $1.45.
* 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 4.17% mean?
Movado Group (MOV) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 4.17% as of Aug. 06, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Movado Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #173 out of 574 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is Movado Group's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Movado Group's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.17%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.78. Movado Group's value of 4.17% is 50% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #173 out of 574 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Movado Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Movado Group's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to ELA and REAL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Movado Group ranks #173 out of 574 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts Movado Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.78. Movado Group's value of 4.17% is 50% above 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.78, based on 574 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. Movado Group's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 4.17% is 50% above 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 Movado Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Movado Group's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Movado Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Movado Group (MOV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.31, compared to a current price of $38.43 — trading 58.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.17% and 50% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.78. Movado Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 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 Movado Group (MOV), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.17% as of Aug. 06, 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 Movado Group (MOV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Movado Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $38.43 is trading 58.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.31.
GuruFocus considers Movado Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MOV:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 4.17%
GF Value™: $24.31 vs. price of $38.43 (58.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#173 of 574)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MOV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Movado Group Inc designs, develops, sources, markets, and distributes fine watches in the United States and internationally. It operates through the Watch and Accessory Brands and Company Stores segment. The Watch and Accessory Brands segment includes the designing, manufacturing, and distribution of watches and, to a lesser extent, jewelry and other accessories of quality owned brands and licensed brands. Its Company Stores segment includes the company's retail outlet locations in the United States and Canada. It generates maximum revenue from the Watch and Accessory Brands segment. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from its international locations.
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