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MSCI Dividend History & Analysis | 1.2% Yield

MSCI has a dividend yield of 1.2% and paid 7 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.23%
Dividends per Share 12m 7.00
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 16.99%
Overall Dividend Rating 64.00%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.97%
Payout Ratio 43.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.52%

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: -0.8% (S&P 500: 17.7%)
Total Return 5y: 60.2% (S&P 500: 99.5%)

Top Dividend Payers in Financial Exchanges & Data

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
CME 98,964 M 2.79% 5.02%
ENX 16,818 M 2.22% 3.53%
ICE 102,315 M 1.65% 2.83%
DB1 54,693 M 1.59% 2.79%
NDAQ 54,224 M 1.45% 3.02%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
MSCI 43,767 M 17.0% 100%
ENX 16,818 M 11.3% 98.6%
MCO 93,503 M 8.70% 92.5%
CBOE 26,349 M 8.63% 97.0%
ICE 102,315 M 8.45% 100%

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

GPW
Gielda Papierow
 6.27% Yield
VALU
Value Line
 3.23% Yield
CME
CME
 2.79% Yield
ICE
Intercontinental
 1.65% Yield
ENX
Euronext
 2.22% Yield
NDAQ
Nasdaq
 1.45% Yield

MSCI Dividend History: Last 44 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-08-29 Quarterly 1.8 0% 0.32%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-05-30 Quarterly 1.8 0% 0.31%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-02-28 Quarterly 1.8 12.5% 0.31%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-11-29 Quarterly 1.6 0% 0.27%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-08-30 Quarterly 1.6 0% 0.29%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-05-31 Quarterly 1.6 0% 0.33%
2024-02-15 2024-02-16 2024-02-29 Quarterly 1.6 15.9% 0.28%
2023-11-08 2023-11-09 2023-11-30 Quarterly 1.38 0% 0.28%
2023-08-10 2023-08-11 2023-08-31 Quarterly 1.38 0% 0.25%
2023-05-11 2023-05-12 2023-05-31 Quarterly 1.38 0% 0.29%
2023-02-16 2023-02-17 2023-02-28 Quarterly 1.38 10.4% 0.25%
2022-11-09 2022-11-10 2022-11-30 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.27%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-08-31 Quarterly 1.25 20.2% 0.24%
2022-05-12 2022-05-13 2022-05-31 Quarterly 1.04 0% 0.27%
2022-02-17 2022-02-18 2022-02-28 Quarterly 1.04 0% 0.19%
2021-11-10 2021-11-12 2021-11-30 Quarterly 1.04 0% 0.16%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-08-31 Quarterly 1.04 33.3% 0.17%
2021-05-13 2021-05-14 2021-05-28 Quarterly 0.78 0% 0.17%
2021-02-18 2021-02-19 2021-02-26 Quarterly 0.78 0% 0.18%
2020-11-12 2020-11-13 2020-11-30 Quarterly 0.78 0% 0.2%
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-08-31 Quarterly 0.78 14.7% N/A
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-05-29 Quarterly 0.68 0% N/A
2020-02-20 2020-02-21 2020-03-06 Quarterly 0.68 0% N/A
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-11-27 Quarterly 0.68 0% N/A
2019-08-15 2019-08-16 2019-08-30 Quarterly 0.68 17.2% N/A
2019-05-16 2019-05-17 2019-05-31 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2019-02-21 2019-02-22 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2018-11-15 2018-11-16 2018-11-30 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2018-08-16 2018-08-17 2018-08-31 Quarterly 0.58 52.6% N/A
2018-05-17 2018-05-18 2018-05-31 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2018-02-15 2018-02-16 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2017-11-16 2017-11-17 2017-11-30 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2017-08-16 2017-08-18 2017-08-31 Quarterly 0.38 35.7% N/A
2017-05-17 2017-05-19 2017-05-31 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2017-02-15 2017-02-17 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2016-11-09 2016-11-14 2016-11-30 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-08-31 Quarterly 0.28 27.3% N/A
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-05-27 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2016-02-17 2016-02-19 2016-03-11 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-11-10 2015-11-13 2015-11-30 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-08-13 2015-08-17 2015-08-31 Quarterly 0.22 22.2% N/A
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-05-29 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2015-02-18 2015-02-20 2015-03-13 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2014-10-10 2014-10-15 2014-10-31 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A

MSCI Dividend FAQ

MSCI Inc. is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and solutions for the global investment community, enabling clients to manage investment processes effectively. The company operates through four main segments: Index, Analytics, ESG and Climate, and All Other Private Assets, offering a range of products and services that cater to diverse client needs.

What is the Dividend Yield of MSCI?

As of August 2025, MSCI`s dividend yield is 1.23%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 7.00 USD by the current share price of 568.55.

Does MSCI pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, MSCI paid a dividend of 7.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-15 and the payout was 1.8 USD.

How often does MSCI pay dividends?

MSCI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MSCI has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-15.

Will MSCI pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.8 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for MSCI (MSCI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MSCI?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of MSCI?

MSCI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 17.0% per year.
Strong growth: MSCI's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MSCI?

MSCI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.97%. If you bought MSCI's shares at 355.00 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (7.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.97% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MSCI?

MSCI 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: MSCI has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MSCI have a good Dividend Yield?

MSCI`s 1.23% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MSCI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MSCI is 43.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of MSCI?

MSCI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.00%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MSCI Outstanding Shares Analysis

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

MSCI`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.87% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has MSCI ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2004 83,900,000
2005 83,900,000
2006 83,900,000
2007 83,900,000
2008 100,286,000 +19.53%
2009 100,402,000 +0.12%
2010 118,339,000 +17.87%
2011 121,754,000 +2.89%
2012 122,995,000 +1.02%
2013 119,877,000 -2.54%
2014 113,289,000 -5.5%
2015 103,590,000 -8.56%
2016 93,845,000 -9.41%
2017 92,467,000 -1.47%
2018 89,495,000 -3.21%
2019 85,546,000 -4.41%
2020 83,707,000 -2.15%
2021 83,578,000 -0.15%
2022 80,424,000 -3.77%
2023 79,499,000 -1.15%
2024 78,365,000 -1.43%
2025 77,496,000 -1.11%

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: 2025-08-29 02:48