MS
Morgan Stanley
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NYSE: MS
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jul 31, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.99%
Payout ratio: 37.2%
Morgan Stanley's most recent dividend of $1.15 per share was on Jul 31, 2026 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $4.15 per share, the stock yields 1.97%. The latest MS distribution of $1.15 marks a dividend growth of 15%.
MS dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Morgan Stanley Dividend yield
Morgan Stanley's dividend yield of 1.97% is higher than the industry and its peers average but lower than the Financial Services sector average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 2.4%, Morgan Stanley's dividend yield is 18% lower. The current dividend yield is less than the historical average of 3.0% of the last 5 years.
MS Dividend history
Morgan Stanley has a history of paying dividends since 1994. Our records of MS show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 10% for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 51% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 27%.
Morgan Stanley Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | $1.15 | 1.97% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $1 | 2.1% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $1 | 2.15% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $1 | 2.35% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $1 | 2.65% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.925 | 3.21% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.925 | 2.62% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.925 | 3.05% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.925 | 3.37% |
| Apr 29, 2024 | $0.85 | 3.69% |
| Jan 30, 2024 | $0.85 | 3.79% |
| Oct 30, 2023 | $0.85 | 4.6% |
| Jul 28, 2023 | $0.85 | 3.47% |
| Apr 28, 2023 | $0.775 | 3.45% |
| Jan 30, 2023 | $0.775 | 3.15% |
| Oct 28, 2022 | $0.775 | 3.59% |
| Jul 28, 2022 | $0.775 | 3.47% |
| Apr 28, 2022 | $0.7 | 3.36% |
| Jan 28, 2022 | $0.7 | 2.41% |
| Oct 28, 2021 | $0.7 | 2.05% |
| Jul 29, 2021 | $0.7 | 1.82% |
| Apr 29, 2021 | $0.35 | 1.67% |
| Jan 28, 2021 | $0.35 | 2.02% |
| Oct 29, 2020 | $0.35 | 2.91% |
| Jul 30, 2020 | $0.35 | 2.86% |
| Apr 29, 2020 | $0.35 | 3.43% |
| Jan 30, 2020 | $0.35 | 2.51% |
| Oct 30, 2019 | $0.35 | 2.81% |
| Jul 30, 2019 | $0.35 | 2.8% |
| Apr 29, 2019 | $0.3 | 2.48% |
| Jan 30, 2019 | $0.3 | 2.69% |
| Oct 30, 2018 | $0.3 | 2.47% |
| Jul 30, 2018 | $0.3 | 2.06% |
| Apr 27, 2018 | $0.25 | 1.93% |
| Jan 30, 2018 | $0.25 | 1.68% |
| Oct 30, 2017 | $0.25 | 1.78% |
| Jul 27, 2017 | $0.25 | 1.81% |
| Apr 27, 2017 | $0.2 | 1.84% |
| Jan 27, 2017 | $0.2 | 1.72% |
| Oct 27, 2016 | $0.2 | 2.07% |
| Jul 27, 2016 | $0.2 | 2.24% |
| Apr 27, 2016 | $0.15 | 2.18% |
| Jan 27, 2016 | $0.15 | 2.36% |
| Oct 28, 2015 | $0.15 | 1.64% |
| Jul 29, 2015 | $0.15 | 1.27% |
| Apr 28, 2015 | $0.15 | 1.21% |
| Jan 28, 2015 | $0.1 | 1.18% |
Morgan Stanley dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Morgan Stanley's payout ratio of 37.2% is above the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 32.9%, Morgan Stanley's payout ratio is 13% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
MS dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS Morgan Stanley | 1.99% | $4.15 | 37.2% |
| C Citigroup Inc | 1.82% | $2.4 | 29.2% |
| BAC Bank Of America Corp | 1.81% | $1.12 | 25.5% |
| JPM JPMorgan Chase & Company | 1.71% | $6 | 28.7% |
| GS Goldman Sachs Group Inc | 1.68% | $17 | 30.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Morgan Stanley pay a dividend?
Yes, Morgan Stanley has been paying dividends for the last 32 years.
When was MS's last dividend?
Morgan Stanley's last regular dividend was on Jul 31, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.15 per share.
How much dividend does Morgan Stanley pay (per share)?
MS's annualized dividend per share is $4.15.
What is Morgan Stanley's dividend yield?
Currently Morgan Stanley's dividend yield is 1.97%.
How often does Morgan Stanley pay dividends?
Morgan Stanley pays four dividends per year.
What is Morgan Stanley's dividend payout ratio?
Morgan Stanley's dividend payout ratio is 37.2%.
Does Morgan Stanley pay a good dividend?
Morgan Stanley's dividend yield is less than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.