MSDL Dividend History & Analysis | 12.5% Yield
MSDL has a dividend yield of 12.5% and paid 1.85 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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MSDL Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-23 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 3.25% |
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-24 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 0% | 2.97% |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-04-24 | Quarterly | 0.45 | -10% | 3.2% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-23 | Quarterly | 0.5 | 0% | 3.04% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-24 | Quarterly | 0.5 | 0% | 3.09% |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-07-25 | Quarterly | 0.5 | 0% | 2.67% |
| 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
As of October 2026, MSDL's dividend yield is 12.45%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.85 USD by the current share price of 13.48.
As of October 2026, MSDL paid a dividend of 1.85 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-30 and the payout was 0.45 USD.
MSDL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MSDL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-30.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MSDL for the next payments are between 0.433 (-3.8%) and 0.602 (+33.8%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 15.6%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.45 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Morgan Stanley Direct (MSDL) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Morgan Stanley Direct (MSDL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
MSDL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 23.3% per year. Strong growth: MSDL's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
MSDL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 12.2%. If you bought MSDL's shares at 15.17 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.85 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 12.2% of your original purchase price.
MSDL Payout Consistency is 97.0%. 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.
MSDL's 12.45% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of MSDL is 96.9%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.
MSDL's Overall Dividend Rating is 78.98%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
MSDL 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: 2026-10-03 02:38 UTC