MSM Dividend History & Analysis | 3.7% Yield
MSM has a dividend yield of 3.7% and paid 3.48 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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MSM Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 5 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-10 | 2026-11-11 | 2026-11-25 | Quarterly | 0.89 | +2.3% | N/A |
| 2026-07-08 | 2026-07-08 | 2026-07-22 | Quarterly | 0.87 | 0% | 0.74% |
| 2026-04-08 | 2026-04-08 | 2026-04-22 | Quarterly | 0.87 | 0% | 0.95% |
| 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% |
MSM Dividend FAQ
As of November 2026, MSM's dividend yield is 3.72%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.48 USD by the current share price of 119.62.
As of November 2026, MSM paid a dividend of 3.48 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-11-10 and the payout was 0.89 USD.
MSM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MSM has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-11-10.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MSM for the next payments are between 0.888 (-0.2%) and 0.901 (+1.2%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.98%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.89 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-11-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) is 2026-11-10.
The next Ex-Dividend date for MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) is 2026-11-10.
MSM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.77% per year. Strong growth: MSM's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
MSM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.95%. If you bought MSM's shares at 70.24 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.48 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.95% of your original purchase price.
MSM Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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. Very consistent: MSC Industrial Direct has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
MSM's 3.72% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of MSM is 74.6%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
MSM's Overall Dividend Rating is 61.51%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
MSM Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-10-30 02:38 UTC