Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.11
MSC Income Fund, Inc. (MSIF) Dividend History
Income profile from 2022 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
9.5%
Payout Ratio
58.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
MSIF Dividend Income Check
Safety
58.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.1% and trend is unknown.
MSIF Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield9.5%
Trailing DPS$1.11
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M7
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout58.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR108.0%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)9.1%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.2%
Total Shareholder Yield11.6%
1Y Total Return-24.5%
5Y Total Return1.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)30.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,13310Y ago$10,13320Y ago$10,133
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.
MSIF Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (5 years of payments)
MSIF Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
MSC Income Fund, Inc. distributes 58.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MSIF has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 108.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MSIF returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 9.5% dividend yield, 2.2% buyback yield, 11.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 9.1% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 1.3%, with dividends contributing 30.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,133 today.
MSIF Recent Dividend Payments
Last 18 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$3.92
Avg/Payment$0.2181
Latest Change-72.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026Latest | $0.0300 | ↓ -72.7% | 12.45% | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $0.1100 | — | 12.19% | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $0.1100 | — | 11.24% | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | $0.1100 | ↓ -69.4% | 10.29% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.3600 | — | 11.82% | May 1, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.3600 | — | 10.96% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.3600 | — | 10.97% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.3600 | — | 7.67% | Aug 1, 2025 |
MSIF Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
9.5%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
58.1% payout
Streak
3Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
11.6%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSIFMSC Income Fund, Inc… | $532M | 9.5% | 58.1% | 3 | Sustainable |
 MAINMain Street Capital … | $4.8B | 7.4% | 68.8% | 5 | Watch |
 HTGCHercules Capital, In… | $3.0B | 8.9% | 81.3% | 0 | Watch |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $13.3B | 2.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.3B | 10.8% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
2nd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $196M | 21.2% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 CSWCCapital Southwest Co… | $1.5B | 9.5% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  PFLTPennantPark Floating… | $742M | 16.1% | 1.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  FSKFS KKR Capital Corp. | $3.0B | 26.4% | 71.3% | 1 | Watch |
MSIF Annual Dividend History (2016–2026)
11 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.72 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 4.6% |
| 2025 | $1.44 | 59.1% | 4 | $1.91 | 75.4% | 1.33x | 9.1% |
| 2024 | $0.90 | 29.3% | 4 | $1.41 | 64.2% | 1.56x | 5.7% |
| 2023 | $0.70 | 337.5% | 4 | $1.65 | 42.4% | 2.36x | 4.4% |
| 2022 | $0.16 | — | 1 | $1.14 | 14.0% | 7.12x | 1.0% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.84 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.24 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.02 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.02 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.33 | — | — | — |
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MSIF — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MSIF stock.
How much dividend does MSIF pay per share?
MSC Income Fund, Inc. (MSIF) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.11 per share, with a current dividend yield of +9.5%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is MSIF's next ex-dividend date?
MSIF's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MSIF typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is MSIF's dividend safe?
MSIF's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +58.1% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is MSIF a Dividend Payer?
Yes, MSC Income Fund, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does MSIF pay dividends?
MSC Income Fund, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.11 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 4+ years from 2022 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MSIF grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MSIF five years ago would be worth approximately $10,133 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MSIF's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MSIF's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +9.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +9.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.