About Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. (MCVT) β Dividend Analysis 2026
Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. is a principal investment firm specializing investments in debt and equity securities of public and private companies to fund their operations whether its start-up, acquisition, or growth. It primarily focuses on investing in, lending to, and making managerial assistance available to privately held and publicly traded companies. The firm also advises its portfolio companies with regard to finance and operations. It was formerly known as Poker Magic, Inc. Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. was founded in January, 2006 and is based in Wayzata, Minnesota.
Is MCVT a good dividend investment in 2026?
MCVT offers a 32.73% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 15/100 (Critical Risk). The 5-year dividend CAGR of 100% demonstrates strong, consistent growth that outpaces inflation.
MCVT DRIP calculator β what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your MCVT portfolio grows to $173.82M vs $16.94M without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
MCVT dividend growth history & forecast
MCVT has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 100% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 32.73%.
Company generates negative FCF ($-8235.2B) β borrowing to pay dividends
Debt Leverage0.0Γ Debt/EBITDA
0 / 30 pts
0/30
Company not generating EBITDA β debt servicing risk is elevated
Earnings Momentum-0.3B β +0.0B β -0.0B
15 / 30 pts
15/30
Net income grew in the latest year β positive but trend is unconfirmed
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
High risk of dividend cut β weak fundamentals across multiple factors.
STRAND SCORE
15
/100
Strand Safety Scoreβ’ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
π MCVT Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold MCVT.
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
π― MCVT Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
3yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your MCVT investment of $6.11/share (πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· 15.00% tax)
$10K invested Β· 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$42.62M
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
β$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$42.62M
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in MCVT for:
Shares needed
14,118
Capital required
$86,261
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr Β· πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· static projection (no growth assumed).
π MCVT Dividend Payment Schedule
MCVT pays quarterly β 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
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10 shares
$4.25 / payment
$17.00 / year after tax
100 shares
$42.50 / payment
$170.00 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$425.00 / payment
$1700.00 / year after tax
π MCVT vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How MCVT compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yieldβ²+29.83% vs sectorBetter
MCVT
32.73%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGRβ²+92.90% vs sectorBetter
MCVT
100.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout RatioβΌ+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
MCVT
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024β2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for MCVT sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint β real data, not estimates.
ποΈ MCVT Insider Activity
β² 2 Buys
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
Insider
Title
Type
Date
Shares
Price
Total Value
GERACI JOSEPH ANTHONY II
director, officer: Chief Financial Officer
A-Award
2025-07-31
311,347
$5.42
$1.69M
GERACI JOSEPH ANTHONY II
director, officer: Chief Financial Officer
A-Award
2025-07-31
207,565
$6.50
$1.35M
GERACI JOSEPH ANTHONY II
director, officer: Chief Financial Officer
A-Award
2025-07-31
103,782
$7.05
$731.2K
POLINSKY DOUGLAS MICHAEL
director, officer: Chief Executive Officer
A-Award
2025-07-31
311,347
$5.42
$1.69M
POLINSKY DOUGLAS MICHAEL
director, officer: Chief Executive Officer
A-Award
2025-07-31
207,565
$6.50
$1.35M
POLINSKY DOUGLAS MICHAEL
director, officer: Chief Executive Officer
A-Award
2025-07-31
103,782
$7.05
$731.2K
GERACI JOSEPH ANTHONY II
director, officer: Chief Financial Officer
J-Other
2025-06-30
115,469
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GERACI JOSEPH ANTHONY II
director, officer: Chief Financial Officer
J-Other
2025-06-24
125,000
$2.12
$265.0K
ZIPKIN LAURENCE S
director
Buy
2025-05-20
2,455
$1.82
$4.5K
ZIPKIN LAURENCE S
director
Buy
2025-03-13
1,784
$1.96
$3.5K
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores β lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
π About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the MCVT dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer β