MCS (Marcus) 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 44.20% (As of Jun. 2026) — 675% Above Median

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MCS Marcus Corp MCS
60 GF Score
Price $30.79
GF Value $18.83
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Marcus 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate?

Marcus MCS -1.06% 60 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 44.20% as of Jun. 2026, which is 675% above its 10-year median of 5.70. GuruFocus rates MCS with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Media - Diversified companies, Marcus ranks better than 91.53% on this metric.

Marcus's Dividends per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.08.

The historical rank and industry rank for Marcus's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:

MCS' s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -46.1   Med: 5.7   Max: 44.2
Current: 44.2

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Marcus was 44.20% per year. The lowest was -46.10% per year. And the median was 5.70% per year.

MCS's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than
91.53% of 248 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 6.9 vs MCS: 44.20

During the past 12 months, Marcus's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 44.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.

Marcus's Dividend Payout Ratio for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.16. As of today, Marcus's Dividend Yield % is 1.00%.

Warning Sign:

Marcus Corp stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-year low.

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Marcus  (NYSE:MCS) 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Explanation

1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.

Marcus's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=0.08/ 0.511
=0.16

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Marcus was 1.16. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.40.

2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Marcus Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.0800002026-06-012026-06-012026-06-15Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0800002026-02-252026-02-252026-03-16Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0800002025-11-252025-11-252025-12-15Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0800002025-08-252025-08-252025-09-15Cash DividendquarterlyUSD: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.

Marcus's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Dividend Yield %=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.32/30.79
=1.04 %

Current Share Price is $30.79.
Marcus's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.32.

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Marcus was 6.66%. The lowest was 0.31%. And the median was 1.68%.

Warning Sign:

Marcus Corp stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-year low.

* 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.


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MCS vs ANGX, RSVR, HUYA: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Marcus's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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.


Marcus 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Marcus's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Marcus's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.


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Marcus 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation

This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 44.20% mean?
Marcus (MCS) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 44.20% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Marcus and its competitors. This is 675% above median its historical median of 5.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Marcus ranks #21 out of 248 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is Marcus' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Marcus' current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 44.20% is 675% above median its 10-year median of 5.70. The Media - Diversified industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 6.90. Marcus' value of 44.20% is 540.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marcus ranks #21 out of 248 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Marcus has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marcus' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to ANGX and RSVR?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Marcus ranks #21 out of 248 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Marcus in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 6.90. Marcus' value of 44.20% is 540.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.70 vs. the industry median of 6.90, Marcus has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Media - Diversified company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Media - Diversified companies is 6.90, based on 248 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Marcus's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 44.20% is 540.6% 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Marcus and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 6.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marcus's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 44.20%, which is 675% above median its own 10-year median of 5.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marcus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marcus (MCS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.83, compared to a current price of $30.79 — trading 63.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 44.20%, which is 675% above median its 10-year median of 5.70 and 540.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 6.90. Marcus' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marcus (MCS), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 44.20% as of Jun. 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 Marcus (MCS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marcus stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $30.79 is trading 63.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.83. GuruFocus considers Marcus to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MCS:

  • 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 44.20% (675% above median its 10-year median of 5.70)
  • GF Value™: $18.83 vs. price of $30.79 (63.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 540.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#21 of 248)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MCS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Marcus Business Description

Address 111 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 1200, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 53202-6628
Marcus Corp is engaged in two business segments, which are movie theatres and Hotels and Resorts. The movie theatres segment operates multiscreen motion picture theatres in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and others, a family entertainment center in Wisconsin and a retail center in Missouri; Hotels and Resorts segment owns and operates full-service hotels and resorts in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Nebraska and manages full-service hotels, resorts and other properties in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Texas, Nevada, California, and North Carolina. It generates maximum revenue from the Theatres segment.
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