# Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Energy · Industry: Oil & Gas Midstream
- Exchange: NASDAQ · Trading currency: USD

Marine Petroleum Trust, in conjunction with its subsidiary Marine Petroleum Corporation, operates as a royalty trust within the United States. As of June 30, 2021, its portfolio encompassed an overriding royalty interest in 55 distinct oil and natural gas leases. These leases collectively spanned an estimated 199,868 gross acres, situated across the Central and Western regions of the Gulf of Mexico, offshore both Louisiana and Texas. The Trust, which was originally established in 1956, maintains its corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas.

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-26:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $4.30 USD |
| Market Cap | $8.6M |
| P/E (TTM) | 12.65 |
| EPS (TTM) | $0.34 |
| 52-Week Range | $4.04 – $6.49 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 7.97% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 7.97% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $0.34 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $0.38 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 0 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 40.1% / -7.8% / 8.3% / 8.2% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 88.0% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | -105.4% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 70.7% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | -84.7% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | $0.0954 | 2026-09-28 |
| 2026-05-29 | $0.0965 | 2026-06-29 |
| 2026-02-27 | $0.1016 | 2026-03-30 |
| 2025-11-28 | $0.0491 | 2025-12-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | $0.0681 | 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-05-30 | $0.1110 | 2025-06-30 |
| 2025-02-28 | $0.0771 | 2025-03-28 |
| 2024-11-29 | $0.1029 | 2024-12-30 |
| 2024-08-30 | $0.0949 | 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-05-31 | $0.0560 | 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-02-28 | $0.1016 | 2024-03-28 |
| 2023-11-29 | $0.0837 | 2023-12-28 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/marps/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Marine Petroleum Trust do?

Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS) operates in the Oil & Gas Midstream industry within the Energy sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is MARPS's market cap?

Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS) has a market capitalization of approximately $8.6 million, as of October 26, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does MARPS pay a dividend?

Yes, Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 7.97%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does MARPS pay dividends?

Marine Petroleum Trust pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $0.38 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is MARPS's payout ratio?

Marine Petroleum Trust's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/marps
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/marps/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/marps/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/marps/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/marps/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/marps/peers

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