MSM
MSC Industrial Direct Co
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Industrials
- NYSE: MSM
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Nov 11, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.67%
Payout ratio: 110%
MSC Industrial Direct Co's last cash dividend of $0.89 per share was issued to shareholders on record before Nov 11, 2026. The dividend payment stands at $4.39 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 3.63%.
MSM dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
MSC Industrial Direct Co Dividend yield
MSM has a dividend yield of 3.63% which is higher than the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 1.52%, MSC Industrial Direct Co's dividend yield is 139% higher. The historical 5-year average of MSM's dividend yield is 3.7%, which is in line with the current one.
MSM Dividend history
MSC Industrial Direct Co has been paying dividends for the last 24 years. According to our records MSM has distributed six dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 29% for the last twelve months. However with the stock price up by 35% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 4.7%.
MSC Industrial Direct Co Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | $0.89 | 3.63% |
| Nov 10, 2026 | $0.89 | 2.93% |
| Jul 8, 2026 | $0.87 | 2.92% |
| Apr 8, 2026 | $0.87 | 3.62% |
| Jan 14, 2026 | $0.87 | 4.06% |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $0.87 | 3.82% |
| Jul 9, 2025 | $0.85 | 3.75% |
| Apr 9, 2025 | $0.85 | 4.5% |
| Jan 15, 2025 | $0.85 | 4.2% |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $0.85 | 3.82% |
| Jul 9, 2024 | $0.83 | 4.38% |
| Apr 8, 2024 | $0.83 | 3.47% |
| Jan 8, 2024 | $0.83 | 3.39% |
| Nov 13, 2023 | $0.83 | 3.28% |
| Jul 10, 2023 | $0.79 | 3.26% |
| Apr 10, 2023 | $0.79 | 3.67% |
| Jan 9, 2023 | $0.79 | 3.91% |
| Nov 14, 2022 | $0.79 | 3.62% |
| Jul 11, 2022 | $0.75 | 4.07% |
| Apr 11, 2022 | $0.75 | 3.52% |
| Jan 10, 2022 | $0.75 | 3.61% |
| Nov 15, 2021 | $0.75 | 3.53% |
| Jul 12, 2021 | $0.75 | 7.18% |
| Apr 12, 2021 | $0.75 | 7.28% |
| Jan 11, 2021 | $0.75 | 7.85% |
| Nov 30, 2020 | $3.5 | 13.8% |
| Nov 9, 2020 | $0.75 | 10.25% |
| Jul 13, 2020 | $0.75 | 12.33% |
| Apr 13, 2020 | $0.75 | 14.02% |
| Jan 21, 2020 | $5.75 | 11.06% |
| Nov 8, 2019 | $0.75 | 3.67% |
| Jul 22, 2019 | $0.75 | 3.76% |
| Apr 8, 2019 | $0.63 | 2.88% |
| Jan 7, 2019 | $0.63 | 3.15% |
| Nov 9, 2018 | $0.63 | 2.72% |
| Jul 9, 2018 | $0.58 | 2.61% |
| Apr 16, 2018 | $0.58 | 2.33% |
| Jan 12, 2018 | $0.58 | 2.07% |
| Nov 13, 2017 | $0.48 | 2.31% |
| Jul 14, 2017 | $0.45 | 2.44% |
| Apr 13, 2017 | $0.45 | 1.99% |
| Jan 6, 2017 | $0.45 | 1.91% |
| Nov 10, 2016 | $0.45 | 2.09% |
| Jul 8, 2016 | $0.43 | 2.36% |
| Apr 8, 2016 | $0.43 | 2.24% |
| Jan 8, 2016 | $0.43 | 2.8% |
| Nov 6, 2015 | $0.43 | 2.56% |
| Jul 10, 2015 | $0.4 | 6.54% |
| Apr 10, 2015 | $0.4 | 6.45% |
| Jan 9, 2015 | $0.4 | 5.96% |
MSC Industrial Direct Co dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
MSM has a payout ratio of 110% which is higher than the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Industrials sector average of 32.9%, MSC Industrial Direct Co's payout ratio is 234% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
MSM dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSM MSC Industrial Direct Co. Inc - Class A | 3.67% | $4.39 | 110% |
| FAST Fastenal Company | 1.8% | $1 | 80.6% |
| AIT Applied Industrial Technologies Inc | 0.66% | $1.99 | 17.4% |
| GWW W.W. Grainger Inc | 0.65% | $9.73 | 21.4% |
| WCC Wesco International Inc | 0.6% | $1.95 | 12% |
Frequently asked questions
Does MSC Industrial Direct Co pay a dividend?
Yes, MSC Industrial Direct Co has been paying dividends for the last 24 years.
When was MSM's last dividend?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's last dividend ex-date was on Nov 11, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.89 per share.
How much dividend does MSC Industrial Direct Co pay (per share)?
MSM's annualized dividend per share is $4.39.
What is MSC Industrial Direct Co's dividend yield?
Currently MSC Industrial Direct Co's dividend yield is 3.63%.
What is MSC Industrial Direct Co's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of MSC Industrial Direct Co is 110%.
Does MSC Industrial Direct Co pay a good dividend?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's dividend yield is higher than the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.