MS Dividend History - Morgan Stanley

Track the latest MS dividend history: 2.27% Dividend Yield, 20.45% Annual Growth - Explore MS's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 2.27%
Cash Amount 12m 2.70
Dividend Growth 5y avg 20.45%
Dividend Rating 68.33%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.39%
Payout Ratio 45.7%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 91.7%
Total Return 12m: 59.21%
#1 in Group
Total Return 5y: 211.59%
#1 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Investment Banking & Brokerage

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
MS 211,626m 2.27% 6.39%
BGC 4,575m 0.77% 1.40%
EVR 10,252m 0.98% 3.51%
GS 195,212m 2.05% 5.79%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
MS 211,626m 20.5% 68.3%
BGC 4,575m -16.3% 25.4%
EVR 10,252m 6.10% 59.3%
GS 195,212m 18.1% 70.2%

MS Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2024-10-31 2024-10-31 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.925 0.79%
2024-07-31 2024-07-31 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.925 8.8% 0.9%
2024-04-29 2024-04-30 2024-05-15 Quarterly 0.85 0.93%
2024-01-30 2024-01-31 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.85 0.98%
2023-10-30 2023-10-31 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.85 1.21%
2023-07-28 2023-07-31 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.85 9.7% 0.92%
2023-04-28 2023-05-01 2023-05-15 Quarterly 0.775 0.87%
2023-01-30 2023-01-31 2023-02-15 Quarterly 0.775 0.82%
2022-10-28 2022-10-31 2022-11-15 Quarterly 0.775 0.97%
2022-07-28 2022-07-29 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.775 10.7% 0.95%
2022-04-28 2022-04-29 2022-05-13 Quarterly 0.7 0.85%
2022-01-28 2022-01-31 2022-02-15 Quarterly 0.7 0.71%
2021-10-28 2021-10-29 2021-11-15 Quarterly 0.7 0.69%
2021-07-29 2021-07-30 2021-08-13 Quarterly 0.7 100% 0.73%
2021-04-29 2021-04-30 2021-05-14 Quarterly 0.35 0.42%
2021-01-28 2021-01-29 2021-02-12 Quarterly 0.35 0.5%
2020-10-29 2020-10-30 2020-11-13 Quarterly 0.35 0.74%
2020-07-30 2020-07-31 2020-08-14 Quarterly 0.35 0.71%
2020-04-29 2020-04-30 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.35 0.85%
2020-01-30 2020-01-31 2020-02-14 Quarterly 0.35
2019-10-30 2019-10-31 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.35
2019-07-30 2019-07-31 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.35 16.7%
2019-04-29 2019-04-30 2019-05-15 Quarterly 0.3
2019-01-30 2019-01-31 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.3
2018-10-30 2018-10-31 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.3
2018-07-30 2018-07-31 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.3 20%
2018-04-27 2018-04-30 2018-05-15 Quarterly 0.25
2018-01-30 2018-01-31 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.25
2017-10-30 2017-10-31 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.25
2017-07-27 2017-07-31 2017-08-15 Quarterly 0.25 25%
2017-04-27 2017-05-01 2017-05-15 Quarterly 0.2
2017-01-27 2017-01-31 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.2
2016-10-27 2016-10-31 2016-11-15 Quarterly 0.2
2016-07-27 2016-07-29 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.2 33.3%
2016-04-27 2016-04-29 2016-05-13 Quarterly 0.15
2016-01-27 2016-01-29 2016-02-15 Quarterly 0.15
2015-10-28 2015-10-30 2015-11-13 Quarterly 0.15
2015-07-29 2015-07-31 2015-08-14 Quarterly 0.15
2015-04-28 2015-04-30 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.15 50%
2015-01-28 2015-01-30 2015-02-13 Quarterly 0.1

MS Dividend History - FAQ

Does MS pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, MS paid a dividend of 2.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-10-31.

What is the Dividend Yield of MS?

As of February 2025, MS`s dividend yield is 2.27%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.70 USD by the current share price of 131.69.

How often does MS pay dividends?

MS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), MS has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MS?

The next ex-dividend date for Morgan Stanley (MS) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of MS?

MS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 20.45% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MS?

MS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.39%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Morgan Stanley five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (2.70) divided by the purchase price five years ago (42.26):

What is the Payout Consistency of MS?

MS Payout Consistency is 91.7%.
Highly consistent: Morgan Stanley has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does MS have a good Dividend Yield?

MS`s 2.27% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MS is 45.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of MS?

MS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.33%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: MS Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of MS`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Morgan Stanley are shrinking at a rate of -2.25% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did Morgan Stanley ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2000-01-27 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth Rate
1985 115217400
1986 146296300 +26.97%
1987 155106400 +6.02%
1988 158787900 +2.37%
1989 150937500 -4.94%
1990 146521700 -2.93%
1991 150657900 +2.82%
1992 682000000 +352.68%
1993 660000000 -3.23%
1994 683333300 +3.54%
1995 705483900 +3.24%
1996 1228000000 +74.06%
1997 1191379300 -2.98%
1998 1103225800 -7.4%
1999 1096428600 -0.62%
2000 1089270400 -0.65%
2001 1112959100 +2.17%
2002 1079052400 -3.05%
2003 1078718000 -0.03%
2004 1069097200 -0.89%
2005 1020041200 -4.59%
2006 1009187000 -1.06%
2007 1020802200 +1.15%
2008 1042541500 +2.13%
2009 1318691600 +26.49%
2010 1456000000 +10.41%
2011 1877000000 +28.91%
2012 1937000000 +3.2%
2013 1970000000 +1.7%
2014 1972000000 +0.1%
2015 1939000000 -1.67%
2016 1853000000 -4.44%
2017 1796000000 -3.08%
2018 1705000000 -5.07%
2019 1602000000 -6.04%
2020 1802000000 +12.48%
2021 1785000000 -0.94%
2022 1679000000 -5.94%
2023 1627000000 -3.1%
2024 1608000000 -1.17%