Trailing Dividend / Share
$7.20
MSCI Inc. (MSCI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.2%
Payout Ratio
46.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
11 years
MSCI Dividend Income Check
Safety
46.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
11 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.6% and trend is rising.
MSCI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.2%
Trailing DPS$7.20
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout46.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout34.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak11 years
3Y CAGR16.3%
5Y CAGR19.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.9%
Total Shareholder Yield7.1%
1Y Total Return6.9%
5Y Total Return27.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,74610Y ago$82,85220Y ago$248,671
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.
MSCI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
MSCI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
MSCI Inc. distributes 46.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 34.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
MSCI has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 16.3% and 5-year CAGR of 19.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MSCI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.2% dividend yield, 5.9% buyback yield, 7.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 27.5%, with dividends contributing 6.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $82,852 today.
MSCI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$29.88
Avg/Payment$1.4940
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $2.0500 | — | 1.31% | May 29, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $2.0500 | ↑ +13.9% | 1.42% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $1.8000 | — | 1.27% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $1.8000 | — | 1.26% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $1.8000 | — | 1.19% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $1.8000 | ↑ +12.5% | 1.15% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $1.6000 | — | 1.08% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $1.6000 | — | 1.10% | Aug 30, 2024 |
MSCI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.2%
#3 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
46.3% payout
Streak
11Y
19.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.1%
#1 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd MSCIMSCI Inc. | $42.3B | 1.2% | 46.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
 SPGIS&P Global Inc. | $125.5B | 0.9% | 26.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  ICEIntercontinental Exc… | $88.0B | 1.2% | 33.4% | 14 | Sustainable |
 MCOMoody's Corporation | $80.6B | 0.9% | 28.5% | 22 | Sustainable |
1st  FDSFactSet Research Sys… | $9.4B | 1.9% | 26.8% | 21 | Sustainable |
 NDAQNasdaq, Inc. | $50.6B | 1.2% | 33.6% | 13 | Sustainable |
 VRSKVerisk Analytics, In… | $23.6B | 1.0% | 27.6% | 7 | Sustainable |
MSCI Annual Dividend History (2005–2026)
22 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $4.10 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $7.20 | 12.5% | 4 | $15.56 | 46.3% | 2.16x | 1.6% |
| 2024 | $6.40 | 15.9% | 4 | $14.05 | 45.6% | 2.20x | 1.5% |
| 2023 | $5.52 | 20.5% | 4 | $14.39 | 38.4% | 2.61x | 1.3% |
| 2022 | $4.58 | 25.8% | 4 | $10.72 | 42.7% | 2.34x | 1.0% |
| 2021 | $3.64 | 24.7% | 4 | $8.70 | 41.8% | 2.39x | 0.8% |
| 2020 | $2.92 | 15.9% | 4 | $7.12 | 41.0% | 2.44x | 0.7% |
| 2019 | $2.52 | 31.3% | 4 | $6.59 | 38.2% | 2.62x | 0.6% |
| 2018 | $1.92 | 45.5% | 4 | $5.66 | 33.9% | 2.95x | 0.4% |
| 2017 | $1.32 | 32.0% | 4 | $3.31 | 39.9% | 2.51x | 0.3% |
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Start ComparisonMSCI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MSCI stock.
How much dividend does MSCI pay per share?
MSCI Inc. (MSCI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $7.20 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is MSCI's next ex-dividend date?
MSCI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MSCI typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is MSCI's dividend safe?
MSCI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +46.3% and FCF payout ratio of +34.1%. With 11 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is MSCI a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, MSCI Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 11 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +19.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does MSCI pay dividends?
MSCI Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $7.20 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 12+ years from 2014 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MSCI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MSCI five years ago would be worth approximately $12,746 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MSCI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MSCI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.