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MS Dividend History & Analysis | 2.4% Yield

MS has a dividend yield of 2.4% and paid 3.85 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.35%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.85
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 26.19%
Overall Dividend Rating 77.95%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.14%
Payout Ratio 33.1%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.41%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 45% (S&P 500: 21.4%)
Total Return 5y: 289.6% (S&P 500: 121.6%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
DOMH 77 M 10.6% 7.0%
NMR 20,898 M 5.61% 10.7%
MC 5,117 M 4.03% 9.16%
LAZ 4,541 M 4.10% 7.27%
GS 242,062 M 2.15% 10.1%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
PJT 7,263 M 49.5% 97.0%
SF 12,006 M 38.8% 51.6%
MS 260,701 M 26.2% 91.9%
GS 242,062 M 23.2% 98.8%
RJF 33,106 M 16.2% 89.4%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare MS Dividends with its Peer-Group

GS
Goldman Sachs
 2.15% Yield
HLI
Houlihan Lokey
 1.31% Yield
RJF
Raymond James
 1.26% Yield
PIPR
Piper Sandler
 1.77% Yield

MS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-10-31 2025-10-31 2025-11-14 Quarterly 1 0% 0.61%
2025-07-31 2025-07-31 2025-08-15 Quarterly 1 8.1% 0.7%
2025-04-30 2025-04-30 2025-05-15 Quarterly 0.925 0% 0.82%
2025-01-31 2025-01-31 2025-02-14 Quarterly 0.925 0% 0.66%
2024-10-31 2024-10-31 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.925 0% 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% 0.93%
2024-01-30 2024-01-31 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.85 0% 0.98%
2023-10-30 2023-10-31 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.85 0% 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% 0.87%
2023-01-30 2023-01-31 2023-02-15 Quarterly 0.775 0% 0.82%
2022-10-28 2022-10-31 2022-11-15 Quarterly 0.775 0% 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% 0.85%
2022-01-28 2022-01-31 2022-02-15 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.71%
2021-10-28 2021-10-29 2021-11-15 Quarterly 0.7 0% 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% 0.42%
2021-01-28 2021-01-29 2021-02-12 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.5%
2020-10-29 2020-10-30 2020-11-13 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2020-07-30 2020-07-31 2020-08-14 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2020-04-29 2020-04-30 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2020-01-30 2020-01-31 2020-02-14 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-10-30 2019-10-31 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-07-30 2019-07-31 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.35 16.7% N/A
2019-04-29 2019-04-30 2019-05-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2019-01-30 2019-01-31 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-10-30 2018-10-31 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-07-30 2018-07-31 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.3 20% N/A
2018-04-27 2018-04-30 2018-05-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-01-30 2018-01-31 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2017-10-30 2017-10-31 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2017-07-27 2017-07-31 2017-08-15 Quarterly 0.25 25% N/A
2017-04-27 2017-05-01 2017-05-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2017-01-27 2017-01-31 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-10-27 2016-10-31 2016-11-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-07-27 2016-07-29 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.2 33.3% N/A
2016-04-27 2016-04-29 2016-05-13 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2016-01-27 2016-01-29 2016-02-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-10-28 2015-10-30 2015-11-13 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-07-29 2015-07-31 2015-08-14 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-04-28 2015-04-30 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.15 50% N/A
2015-01-28 2015-01-30 2015-02-13 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-10-29 2014-10-31 2014-11-14 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-07-29 2014-07-31 2014-08-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-04-28 2014-04-30 2014-05-15 Quarterly 0.1 100% N/A
2014-01-29 2014-01-31 2014-02-14 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2013-10-29 2013-10-31 2013-11-15 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2013-07-29 2013-07-31 2013-08-15 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A

MS Dividend FAQ

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a diversified financial holding company that serves governments, institutions and individual clients across the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Its operations are organized into three primary segments: Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management.

What is the Dividend Yield of MS?

As of November 2025, MS`s dividend yield is 2.35%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.85 USD by the current share price of 164.00.

Does MS pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, MS paid a dividend of 3.85 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-31 and the payout was 1 USD.

How often does MS pay dividends?

MS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-10-31.

Will MS pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for Morgan Stanley (MS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Morgan Stanley (MS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MS?

MS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 26.2% per year.
Strong growth: MS's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MS?

MS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.14%. If you bought MS's shares at 42.10 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.85 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.14% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MS?

MS Payout Consistency is 91.9%. 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: Morgan Stanley has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MS have a good Dividend Yield?

MS`s 2.35% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MS is 33.1%. 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 77.95%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MS`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Morgan Stanley`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.05% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Morgan Stanley ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the 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 115,217,000
1986 146,296,000 +26.97%
1987 155,106,000 +6.02%
1988 158,788,000 +2.37%
1989 150,938,000 -4.94%
1990 146,522,000 -2.93%
1991 150,658,000 +2.82%
1992 682,000,000 +352.68%
1993 660,000,000 -3.23%
1994 683,333,000 +3.54%
1995 705,484,000 +3.24%
1996 1,228,000,000 +74.06%
1997 1,191,379,000 -2.98%
1998 1,103,226,000 -7.4%
1999 1,096,429,000 -0.62%
2000 1,089,270,000 -0.65%
2001 1,112,959,100 +2.17%
2002 1,079,052,000 -3.05%
2003 1,078,718,000 -0.03%
2004 1,069,097,000 -0.89%
2005 1,079,936,000 +1.01%
2006 1,009,187,000 -6.55%
2007 1,020,802,000 +1.15%
2008 1,095,705,000 +7.34%
2009 1,318,692,000 +20.35%
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%
2025 1,593,000,000 -0.93%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-11-01 02:25