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Yield 12m 3.29%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.70
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 20.45%
Overall Dividend Rating 81.27%
Yield on Cost 5y 11.41%
Payout Ratio 35.1%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 88.3%
Total Return 12m: 31.12%
#24 in Group
Total Return 5y: 255.92%
#14 in Group
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PJT 5,278m 38.0% 80.1%
SF 8,841m 30.0% 47.8%
SAVE 6,765m 21.7% 95.7%
MS 186,428m 20.5% 88.3%

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MS Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-04-30 2025-04-30 2025-05-15 Quarterly 0.925 0.82%
2025-01-31 2025-01-31 2025-02-14 Quarterly 0.925 0.66%
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
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

MS Dividend FAQ

Does MS pay dividends?

Yes, as of May 2025, MS paid a dividend of 3.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-30.

What is the Dividend Yield of MS?

As of May 2025, MS`s dividend yield is 3.29%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.70 USD by the current share price of 115.42.

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 of MS?

MS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 20.5% 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 11.4%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Morgan Stanley five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (3.70) divided by the purchase price five years ago (32.43):

What is the Payout Consistency of MS?

MS Payout Consistency is 88.3%.
Moderately consistent: Morgan Stanley has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does MS have a good Dividend Yield?

MS`s 3.29% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MS is 35.1%. 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 81.27%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

MS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MS`s Outstanding Shares?

Morgan Stanley`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.25% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has 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 Annual Growth Rate
1985 115,217,400
1986 146,296,300 +26.97%
1987 155,106,400 +6.02%
1988 158,787,900 +2.37%
1989 150,937,500 -4.94%
1990 146,521,700 -2.93%
1991 150,657,900 +2.82%
1992 682,000,000 +352.68%
1993 660,000,000 -3.23%
1994 683,333,300 +3.54%
1995 705,483,900 +3.24%
1996 1,228,000,000 +74.06%
1997 1,191,379,300 -2.98%
1998 1,103,225,800 -7.4%
1999 1,096,428,600 -0.62%
2000 1,089,270,400 -0.65%
2001 1,112,959,100 +2.17%
2002 1,079,052,400 -3.05%
2003 1,078,718,000 -0.03%
2004 1,069,097,200 -0.89%
2005 1,020,041,200 -4.59%
2006 1,009,187,000 -1.06%
2007 1,020,802,200 +1.15%
2008 1,042,541,500 +2.13%
2009 1,318,691,600 +26.49%
2010 1,456,000,000 +10.41%
2011 1,877,000,000 +28.91%
2012 1,937,000,000 +3.2%
2013 1,970,000,000 +1.7%
2014 1,972,000,000 +0.1%
2015 1,939,000,000 -1.67%
2016 1,853,000,000 -4.44%
2017 1,796,000,000 -3.08%
2018 1,705,000,000 -5.07%
2019 1,602,000,000 -6.04%
2020 1,802,000,000 +12.48%
2021 1,785,000,000 -0.94%
2022 1,679,000,000 -5.94%
2023 1,627,000,000 -3.1%
2024 1,608,000,000 -1.17%