Question 1

Is MA or RNST a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, MA wins more head-to-head categories (6 vs 2). RNST offers the higher yield (2.35%), while RNST has the stronger dividend-safety score. The right pick depends on whether you prioritise income, safety or value.

Question 2

Which has a higher dividend yield, MA or RNST?

Accepted Answer

RNST has the higher forward dividend yield at 2.35%, versus 0.61% for MA.

Question 3

Is MA or RNST safer?

Accepted Answer

RNST has the higher dividend-safety score (99/100 vs 88/100), reflecting stronger payout coverage and dividend-growth history.

Question 4

Is MA or RNST better value right now?

Accepted Answer

MA trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (+1% upside, fairly valued), versus -50% for RNST.

Metric	MA	RNST
Forward yield	0.61%	2.35%
Annual dividend	$3.48	$0.96
Payout ratio	18%	27%
Years of growth	14 yr	1 yr
5-yr dividend growth	13.7%	0.2%
5-yr total return	64%	13%
Dividend safety score	88 (A)	99 (A)
Fair value estimate	$573.72	$20.24
Upside to fair value	+1%	-50%
Frequency	quarterly	quarterly
Market cap	$498.6B	$3.7B
P/E ratio	31.3	11.9

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