MSM Dividend History & Analysis | 4.1% Yield

MSM has a dividend yield of 4.1% and paid 3.44 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.07%
Payout Ratio 88.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.33%
Consistency Lifetime 85.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.81%
Payout FCF 114.5%
Streak Years 23
Dividend Rating 63.32%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 23.5%
Total Return 5y: 33.7%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
RXL 13,007 M 4.76% 10.8%
SIX3 3,732 M 4.69% 5.86%
WSO 15,723 M 2.83% 5.42%
FAST 54,797 M 2.10% 5.32%
FTAI 26,578 M 0.96% 7.25%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SIX3 3,732 M 172% 80.1%
INTR 4,107 M 167% 100%
AER 24,976 M 44.0% 18.0%
RXL 13,007 M 27.1% 65.8%
WSO 15,723 M 11.3% 95.3%

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MSM Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 2026-01-28 Quarterly 0.87 0% 1.04%
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 2025-11-26 Quarterly 0.87 2.4% 0.98%
2025-07-09 2025-07-09 2025-07-23 Quarterly 0.85 0% 0.94%
2025-04-09 2025-04-09 2025-04-23 Quarterly 0.85 0% 1.24%
2025-01-15 2025-01-15 2025-01-29 Quarterly 0.85 0% 1.03%
2024-11-13 2024-11-13 2024-11-27 Quarterly 0.85 2.4% 0.96%
2024-07-09 2024-07-09 2024-07-23 Quarterly 0.83 0% 1.08%
2024-04-08 2024-04-09 2024-04-23 Quarterly 0.83 0% 0.87%
2024-01-08 2024-01-09 2024-01-23 Quarterly 0.83 0% 0.87%
2023-11-13 2023-11-14 2023-11-28 Quarterly 0.83 5.1% 0.85%
2023-07-10 2023-07-11 2023-07-25 Quarterly 0.79 0% 0.83%
2023-04-10 2023-04-11 2023-04-25 Quarterly 0.79 0% 0.94%
2023-01-09 2023-01-10 2023-01-24 Quarterly 0.79 0% 1.01%
2022-11-14 2022-11-15 2022-11-29 Quarterly 0.79 5.3% 0.94%
2022-07-11 2022-07-12 2022-07-26 Quarterly 0.75 0% 1.03%
2022-04-11 2022-04-12 2022-04-26 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.89%
2022-01-10 2022-01-11 2022-01-25 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.9%
2021-11-15 2021-11-16 2021-11-30 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.88%
2021-07-12 2021-07-13 2021-07-27 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.83%
2021-04-12 2021-04-13 2021-04-27 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.84%
2021-01-11 2021-01-12 2021-01-26 Quarterly 0.75 -78.6% N/A
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2020-12-15 Other 3.5 366.7% N/A
2020-11-09 2020-11-10 2020-11-24 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2020-07-13 2020-07-14 2020-07-28 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2020-04-13 2020-04-14 2020-04-28 Quarterly 0.75 -87% N/A
2020-01-21 2020-01-22 2020-02-05 Quarterly 5.75 666.7% N/A
2019-11-08 2019-11-12 2019-11-26 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2019-07-22 2019-07-23 2019-08-06 Quarterly 0.75 19% N/A
2019-04-08 2019-04-09 2019-04-23 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A
2019-01-07 2019-01-08 2019-01-22 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A
2018-11-09 2018-11-13 2018-11-27 Quarterly 0.63 8.6% N/A
2018-07-09 2018-07-10 2018-07-24 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2018-04-16 2018-04-17 2018-05-01 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2018-01-12 2018-01-16 2018-01-30 Quarterly 0.58 20.8% N/A
2017-11-13 2017-11-14 2017-11-28 Quarterly 0.48 6.7% N/A
2017-07-14 2017-07-18 2017-08-01 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2017-04-13 2017-04-18 2017-05-02 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2017-01-20 0.45 0% N/A
2017-01-06 2017-01-10 2017-01-24 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2016-11-10 2016-11-15 2016-11-29 Quarterly 0.45 4.7% N/A
2016-07-08 2016-07-12 2016-07-26 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2016-04-08 2016-04-12 2016-04-26 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2016-01-08 2016-01-12 2016-01-26 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2015-11-06 2015-11-10 2015-11-24 Quarterly 0.43 7.5% N/A
2015-07-10 2015-07-14 2015-07-28 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2015-04-10 2015-04-14 2015-04-28 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2015-01-09 2015-01-13 2015-01-27 Quarterly 0.4 -88.2% N/A
2014-11-14 2014-11-18 2014-11-26 Quarterly 3.4 930.3% N/A
2014-07-03 2014-07-08 2014-07-22 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2014-04-11 2014-04-15 2014-04-22 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A

MSM Dividend FAQ

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE:MSM) is a U.S.-based distributor of metalworking and maintenance-repair-operations (MRO) products, operating across the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and other international markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of MSM?

As of February 2026, MSM`s dividend yield is 4.07%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.44 USD by the current share price of 95.56.

Does MSM pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MSM paid a dividend of 3.44 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-14 and the payout was 0.87 USD.

How often does MSM pay dividends?

MSM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MSM has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-14.

MSM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MSM for the next 4 payments are between 0.976 (+12.2%) and 1.23 (+41.4%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will MSM pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.87 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MSM?

The next Ex-Dividend date for MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MSM?

MSM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.33% per year.
Strong growth: MSM's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MSM?

MSM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.81%. If you bought MSM's shares at 71.46 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.44 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.81% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MSM?

MSM Payout Consistency is 85.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: MSC Industrial Direct has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MSM have a good Dividend Yield?

MSM`s 4.07% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MSM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MSM is 88.7%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of MSM?

MSM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.32%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MSM Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MSM's Outstanding Shares?

MSC Industrial Direct's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.66% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has MSM ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 26, 1998 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1995 47,300,000
1996 64,497,300 +36.36%
1997 67,857,100 +5.21%
1998 67,222,200 -0.94%
1999 67,303,000 +0.12%
2000 68,913,000 +2.39%
2001 70,362,000 +2.1%
2002 66,953,000 -4.84%
2003 68,350,000 +2.09%
2004 70,664,000 +3.39%
2005 67,787,000 -4.07%
2006 67,712,000 -0.11%
2007 66,704,000 -1.49%
2008 62,494,000 -6.31%
2009 62,727,000 +0.37%
2010 62,795,000 +0.11%
2011 62,627,000 -0.27%
2012 62,701,000 +0.12%
2013 63,078,000 +0.6%
2014 61,542,000 -2.44%
2015 61,408,000 -0.22%
2016 56,572,000 -7.88%
2017 56,504,000 -0.12%
2018 55,831,000 -1.19%
2019 55,444,000 -0.69%
2020 55,850,000 +0.73%
2021 55,856,000 +0.01%
2022 56,081,000 +0.4%
2023 56,723,000 +1.14%
2024 56,068,000 -1.15%
2025 55,975,000 -0.17%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:23