MFS Value Fund Class C (MEICX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
52.21
-0.09 (-0.17%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
4.46%
Fund Assets 55.59B
Expense Ratio 1.54%
Min. Investment $1,000
Turnover 10.00%
Dividend (ttm) 4.28
Dividend Yield 8.18%
Dividend Growth 6.57%
Payout Frequency Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date Dec 11, 2025
Previous Close 52.30
YTD Return 5.99%
1-Year Return 13.64%
5-Year Return 60.03%
52-Week Low 40.64
52-Week High 52.34
Beta (5Y) n/a
Holdings 72
Inception Date Nov 5, 1997

About MEICX

MFS Value Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund specializing in value-oriented equity investments. Its primary objective is capital appreciation, achieved by focusing on established companies that the fund's managers consider undervalued relative to their intrinsic worth. The fund mainly allocates its assets among large-cap U.S. stocks, regularly seeking out firms trading at low prices compared to metrics such as earnings, dividends, or asset value. While its core investments are in domestic equities, the portfolio may also contain a modest allocation to foreign securities, enhancing diversification. A hallmark of the fund is its emphasis on fundamental, bottom-up research, leveraging MFS Investment Management’s central research team to identify securities with potential for price appreciation yet limited downside risk. The strategy entails rigorous analysis of financial stability, cash flows, and management quality, using a long-term investment horizon and patient approach. MFS Value Fund Class C is commonly recognized within the large-value category and often maintains sector diversification, though it may concentrate holdings in specific industries when market conditions warrant. This fund serves investors seeking exposure to established, attractively priced companies across multiple sectors while prioritizing risk management and consistent, research-driven execution.

Fund Family MFS
Category Large Value
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MEICX
Share Class C
Index Russell 1000 Value TR

Performance

MEICX had a total return of 13.64% in the past year. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.08%, including dividends.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol Provider Name Expense Ratio
VWNFX Vanguard Vanguard Windsor II Fund Investor Share 0.32%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol Share Class Expense Ratio
MEIKX R6 0.44%
MEIIX I 0.54%
MEIJX R4 0.54%
MEIHX R3 0.79%

Top 10 Holdings

29.04% of assets
Name Symbol Weight
JPMorgan Chase & Co. JPM 4.85%
The Progressive Corporation PGR 3.41%
McKesson Corporation MCK 3.03%
The Cigna Group CI 2.92%
RTX Corporation RTX 2.73%
Johnson & Johnson JNJ 2.66%
The Boeing Company BA 2.52%
Morgan Stanley MS 2.41%
American Express Company AXP 2.36%
Analog Devices, Inc. ADI 2.17%
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Dividend History

Ex-Dividend Amount Pay Date
Dec 11, 2025 $3.95129 Dec 12, 2025
Sep 25, 2025 $0.08095 Sep 26, 2025
Jun 26, 2025 $0.11147 Jun 27, 2025
Mar 25, 2025 $0.13269 Mar 26, 2025
Dec 12, 2024 $3.70393 Dec 13, 2024
Sep 26, 2024 $0.08654 Sep 27, 2024
Full Dividend History