MS ex-dividend date, dividend & yield
Morgan Stanley
MS dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | ≈ Aug 14, 2026 | $1.15 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | ≈ May 14, 2026 | $1.00 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | ≈ Feb 13, 2026 | $1.00 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | ≈ Nov 14, 2025 | $1.00 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | ≈ Aug 14, 2025 | $1.00 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | ≈ May 14, 2025 | $0.925 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | ≈ Feb 14, 2025 | $0.925 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | ≈ Nov 14, 2024 | $0.925 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | ≈ Aug 14, 2024 | $0.925 |
| Apr 29, 2024 | ≈ May 13, 2024 | $0.85 |
| Jan 30, 2024 | ≈ Feb 13, 2024 | $0.85 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from MS's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is MS's next ex-dividend date?
MS's next ex-dividend date is Oct 30, 2026. To receive that dividend you need to own the shares by the close of Oct 29, 2026, the last business day before the ex-dividend date.
How much is MS's dividend?
MS most recently paid about $1.15 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $4.1488 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is MS's dividend yield?
MS's dividend yield is about 2.18%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $190.02 as of Oct 12, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does MS pay its dividend?
MS pays quarterly. The payment date for the Oct 30, 2026 ex-dividend date hasn't been announced yet; based on MS's usual timing we estimate about Nov 13, 2026.
Has MS grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, MS paid $4.15 per share, which was 9.9% higher than the 4 payments before that ($3.775). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of MS pay?
At the current yield of 2.18%, $10,000 invested in MS would pay roughly $218 a year in dividends, or about $18 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has MS made money for investors over the past year?
Yes. Over the past year MS's share price changed by +20.8%, and including the dividends paid its total return was about +23.4%. Past returns do not predict future returns.
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Data as of Oct 12, 2026. Figures are estimates, can be delayed or wrong, and are not investment advice. Learn more: what is an ex-dividend date?