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MSM Dividend History & Analysis | 5% Yield

MSM has a dividend yield of 5% and paid 4.29 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.98%
Dividends per Share 12m 4.29
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.64%
Dividend Rating 64.97%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.34%
Payout Ratio 91.7%
Payouts last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 97.13%

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: 23%
Total Return 5y: 27.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Trading Companies & Distributors

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
RXL 11,478 M 3.58% 11.3%
MSM 4,863 M 4.98% 6.34%
WSO 14,157 M 3.41% 5.96%
FAST 48,022 M 3.21% 6.20%
FTAI 17,514 M 0.63% 7.68%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
VSTS 705 M 300% 100%
ALTG 152 M 174% 100%
RXL 11,478 M 37.7% 64.5%
IMCD 5,348 M 30.0% 95.1%
WSO 14,157 M 11.4% 92.7%

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RXL
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WSO
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FAST
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 3.21% Yield
SIX3
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HRI
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MSM Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 2026-01-28 Quarterly 0.87 0% N/A
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 2025-11-26 Quarterly 0.87 2.4% 0.98%
2025-07-09 2025-07-09 2025-07-23 Quarterly 0.85 0% 0.94%
2025-04-09 2025-04-09 2025-04-23 Quarterly 0.85 0% 1.24%
2025-01-15 2025-01-15 2025-01-29 Quarterly 0.85 0% 1.03%
2024-11-13 2024-11-13 2024-11-27 Quarterly 0.85 2.4% 0.96%
2024-07-09 2024-07-09 2024-07-23 Quarterly 0.83 0% 1.08%
2024-04-08 2024-04-09 2024-04-23 Quarterly 0.83 0% 0.87%
2024-01-08 2024-01-09 2024-01-23 Quarterly 0.83 0% 0.87%
2023-11-13 2023-11-14 2023-11-28 Quarterly 0.83 5.1% 0.85%
2023-07-10 2023-07-11 2023-07-25 Quarterly 0.79 0% 0.83%
2023-04-10 2023-04-11 2023-04-25 Quarterly 0.79 0% 0.94%
2023-01-09 2023-01-10 2023-01-24 Quarterly 0.79 0% 1.01%
2022-11-14 2022-11-15 2022-11-29 Quarterly 0.79 5.3% 0.94%
2022-07-11 2022-07-12 2022-07-26 Quarterly 0.75 0% 1.03%
2022-04-11 2022-04-12 2022-04-26 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.89%
2022-01-10 2022-01-11 2022-01-25 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.9%
2021-11-15 2021-11-16 2021-11-30 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.88%
2021-07-12 2021-07-13 2021-07-27 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.83%
2021-04-12 2021-04-13 2021-04-27 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.84%
2021-01-11 2021-01-12 2021-01-26 Quarterly 0.75 -78.6% 0.91%
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2020-12-15 Other 3.5 366.7% N/A
2020-11-09 2020-11-10 2020-11-24 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2020-07-13 2020-07-14 2020-07-28 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2020-04-13 2020-04-14 2020-04-28 Quarterly 0.75 -87% N/A
2020-01-21 2020-01-22 2020-02-05 Quarterly 5.75 666.7% N/A
2019-11-08 2019-11-12 2019-11-26 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2019-07-22 2019-07-23 2019-08-06 Quarterly 0.75 19% N/A
2019-04-08 2019-04-09 2019-04-23 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A
2019-01-07 2019-01-08 2019-01-22 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A
2018-11-09 2018-11-13 2018-11-27 Quarterly 0.63 8.6% N/A
2018-07-09 2018-07-10 2018-07-24 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2018-04-16 2018-04-17 2018-05-01 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2018-01-12 2018-01-16 2018-01-30 Quarterly 0.58 20.8% N/A
2017-11-13 2017-11-14 2017-11-28 Quarterly 0.48 6.7% N/A
2017-07-14 2017-07-18 2017-08-01 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2017-04-13 2017-04-18 2017-05-02 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2017-01-20 0.45 0% N/A
2017-01-06 2017-01-10 2017-01-24 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2016-11-10 2016-11-15 2016-11-29 Quarterly 0.45 4.7% N/A
2016-07-08 2016-07-12 2016-07-26 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2016-04-08 2016-04-12 2016-04-26 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2016-01-08 2016-01-12 2016-01-26 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2015-11-06 2015-11-10 2015-11-24 Quarterly 0.43 7.5% N/A
2015-07-10 2015-07-14 2015-07-28 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2015-04-10 2015-04-14 2015-04-28 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2015-01-09 2015-01-13 2015-01-27 Quarterly 0.4 -88.2% N/A
2014-11-14 2014-11-18 2014-11-26 Quarterly 3.4 930.3% N/A
2014-07-03 2014-07-08 2014-07-22 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2014-04-11 2014-04-15 2014-04-22 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A

MSM Dividend FAQ

MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) is a North-American distributor of metalworking and MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) products, serving machine shops, manufacturers, and government agencies through a mix of catalog, e-commerce, and extensive physical inventory networks across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the U.K., and other international markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of MSM?

As of December 2025, MSM`s dividend yield is 4.98%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.29 USD by the current share price of 86.19.

Does MSM pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, MSM paid a dividend of 4.29 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-14 and the payout was 0.87 USD.

How often does MSM pay dividends?

MSM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MSM has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-14.

MSM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MSM for the next 4 payments are between 0.976 (+12.2%) and 1.23 (+41.4%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will MSM pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.87 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) is 2026-01-14.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MSM?

The next Ex-Dividend date for MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) is 2026-01-14.

What is the Dividend Growth of MSM?

MSM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.64% per year.
Strong growth: MSM's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MSM?

MSM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.34%. If you bought MSM's shares at 67.70 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.29 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.34% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MSM?

MSM Payout Consistency is 87.5%. 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.
Moderately consistent: MSC Industrial Direct has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MSM have a good Dividend Yield?

MSM`s 4.98% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MSM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MSM is 91.7%. 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.

What is the Dividend Rating of MSM?

MSM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.97%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MSM Outstanding Shares Analysis

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

MSC Industrial Direct`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.74% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has MSC Industrial Direct ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1998-05-26 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
1995 47,300,000
1996 64,497,300 +36.36%
1997 67,857,100 +5.21%
1998 67,222,200 -0.94%
1999 67,303,000 +0.12%
2000 68,913,000 +2.39%
2001 70,362,000 +2.1%
2002 66,953,000 -4.84%
2003 68,350,000 +2.09%
2004 70,664,000 +3.39%
2005 67,787,000 -4.07%
2006 67,712,000 -0.11%
2007 66,704,000 -1.49%
2008 62,494,000 -6.31%
2009 62,727,000 +0.37%
2010 62,795,000 +0.11%
2011 62,627,000 -0.27%
2012 62,701,000 +0.12%
2013 63,078,000 +0.6%
2014 61,542,000 -2.44%
2015 61,408,000 -0.22%
2016 56,572,000 -7.88%
2017 56,504,000 -0.12%
2018 55,831,000 -1.19%
2019 55,444,000 -0.69%
2020 55,850,000 +0.73%
2021 55,856,000 +0.01%
2022 56,081,000 +0.4%
2023 56,723,000 +1.14%
2024 56,068,000 -1.15%
2025 55,890,000 -0.32%

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: 2025-12-23 04:44