Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.14
Morgan Stanley (MS-PQ) Dividend History
Income profile from 2024 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
17.7%
Payout Ratio
39.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
MS-PQ Dividend Income Check
Safety
39.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.5% and trend is unknown.
MS-PQ Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield17.7%
Trailing DPS$4.14
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout39.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.5%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield15.7%
Total Shareholder Yield33.4%
1Y Total Return-4.8%
5Y Total Return5.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,57810Y ago$10,57820Y ago$10,578
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
MS-PQ Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (3 years of payments)
MS-PQ Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Morgan Stanley distributes 39.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
MS-PQ has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MS-PQ returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 17.7% dividend yield, 15.7% buyback yield, 33.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.5% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 5.8%, with dividends contributing 14.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,578 today.
MS-PQ Recent Dividend Payments
Last 9 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$3.66
Avg/Payment$0.4064
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026Latest | $0.4141 | — | 6.85% | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.4141 | — | 6.52% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.4141 | — | 6.56% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.4141 | — | 6.34% | — |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.4141 | — | 6.39% | — |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.4141 | — | 6.14% | — |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.4141 | — | 4.60% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.4141 | ↑ +20.0% | 2.86% | Jan 15, 2025 |
MS-PQ Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
17.7%
#1 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
39.1% payout
Streak
2Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
33.4%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st MS-PQMorgan Stanley | $37.2B | 17.7% | 39.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
 GSThe Goldman Sachs Gr… | $269.7B | 1.9% | 30.7% | 14 | Sustainable |
 JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co. | $888.5B | 1.8% | 29.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
3rd  BACBank of America Corp… | $358.8B | 2.5% | 31.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
 CCitigroup Inc. | $206.9B | 2.4% | 37.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
 WFCWells Fargo & Compan… | $252.1B | 2.0% | 25.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
 UBSUBS Group AG | $152.0B | 1.5% | 29.3% | 8 | Sustainable |
2nd  BXBlackstone Inc. | $92.9B | 6.5% | 2.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
 BLKBlackRock, Inc. | $173.3B | 1.8% | 60.3% | 16 | Watch |
MS-PQ Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.24 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 4.9% |
| 2025 | $1.66 | 118.2% | 4 | $10.20 | 16.2% | 6.16x | 6.5% |
| 2024 | $0.76 | — | 2 | $7.95 | 9.5% | 10.47x | 3.0% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $5.18 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $6.15 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $8.03 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $6.46 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $5.19 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.73 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.08 | — | — | — |
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MS-PQ — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MS-PQ stock.
How much dividend does MS-PQ pay per share?
Morgan Stanley (MS-PQ) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.14 per share, with a current dividend yield of +17.7%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is MS-PQ's next ex-dividend date?
MS-PQ's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MS-PQ typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is MS-PQ's dividend safe?
MS-PQ's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +39.1% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has MS-PQ increased its dividend?
MS-PQ has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does MS-PQ pay dividends?
Morgan Stanley pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $4.14 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 2+ years from 2024 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MS-PQ grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MS-PQ five years ago would be worth approximately $10,578 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MS-PQ's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MS-PQ's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +17.7% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.