MSDL Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

MSDL's dividend history, current yield (13.8%), dividend growth rate (-32.6%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Diversified Financial Services).

Yield 12m 13.83%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.70
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -32.58%
Overall Dividend Rating 46.89%
Yield on Cost 5y 14.86%
Payout Ratio 69.0%
Payout Frequency 12m 7
Payout Consistency 100.0%
Total Return 12m: -3.56%
Total Return 5y: 7.04%

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.

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Financial Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
MSDL 1,696 M 13.8% 14.9%
NEWT 290 M 6.76% 6.59%
JXN 6,032 M 3.62% 11.6%
CRBG 18,157 M 3.0% 4.53%
EQH 16,657 M 2.01% 5.42%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
JXN 6,032 M 53.8% 100%
VOYA 6,424 M 23.2% 90.8%
EQH 16,657 M 7.33% 100%
CRBG 18,157 M 26.0% 58.5%
IX 24,218 M -19.3% 78.5%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends

JXN
KBCA
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6.83% Yield
ALRS
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3.87% Yield
EQH
Axa Equitable
2.01% Yield
VOYA
Voya Financial
2.65% Yield

MSDL Dividend History: Last 8 Payments (USD) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-25 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-25 Quarterly 0.5 0% 2.49%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-24 Quarterly 0.5 400% 2.4%
2024-11-04 2024-11-04 2025-01-24 Other 0.1 -80% 0.5%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-25 Quarterly 0.5 400% 2.51%
2024-08-05 2024-08-05 2024-10-25 Other 0.1 -80% 0.51%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-25 Quarterly 0.5 0% 2.15%
2024-03-27 2024-03-29 2024-04-25 Quarterly 0.5 0% 2.22%

MSDL Dividend FAQ

Does MSDL pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, MSDL paid a dividend of 2.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-30 and the payout was 0.5 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of MSDL?

As of June 2025, MSDL`s dividend yield is 13.83%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.70 USD by the current share price of 19.45.

How often does MSDL pay dividends?

MSDL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), MSDL has issued 7 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MSDL?

The next ex-dividend date for Morgan Stanley Direct (MSDL) is 2025-06-30.

What is the Dividend Growth of MSDL?

MSDL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -32.58% per year.
Negative growth: MSDL's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of MSDL?

MSDL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 14.9%. If you bought MSDL's shares at 18.17 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.70 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 14.9% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MSDL?

MSDL 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: Morgan Stanley Direct has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MSDL have a good Dividend Yield?

MSDL`s 13.83% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MSDL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MSDL is 69.0%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of MSDL?

MSDL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 46.89%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MSDL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MSDL`s Outstanding Shares?

Morgan Stanley Direct`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.03% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 60.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Morgan Stanley Direct ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2020 47,784,500
2021 88,278,800 +84.74%
2022 76,190,500 -13.69%
2023 81,981,400 +7.6%
2024 89,264,700 +8.88%
2025 88,413,700 -0.95%

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 per year (typically quarterly).
  • 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.