Does Morgan Stanley Pay Dividends?
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Key facts: Morgan Stanley dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, Morgan Stanley (MS) pays a dividend of $1.15 per share every quarter, $4.60 a year, a 2.55% yield at its share price of $180.57.
- Morgan Stanley (MS) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, May, August and November.
- The next dividend from Morgan Stanley (MS), $1.15 per share, goes ex-dividend on Oct 30, 2026 and is paid on Nov 13, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Oct 29, 2026.
- Morgan Stanley (MS) has paid a dividend since at least 1993; SmarterDividends' records hold 135 of its dividend payments.
- Morgan Stanley (MS) has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Morgan Stanley (MS), 15.0% to $1.15 per share, went ex-dividend on Jul 31, 2026.
- At $4.60 a year per share, 100 shares of MS pay $460.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Morgan Stanley (MS) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 32% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Morgan Stanley Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-morgan-stanley-pay-dividends
How much does Morgan Stanley pay?
Morgan Stanley (MS) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $1.15 per share. That is $4.60 per share a year, a 2.55% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $460.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $255.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | $1.15 | +15.0% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | $1.00 | — |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | $1.00 | — |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | $1.00 | — |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | $1.00 | +8.1% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | $0.93 | — |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 | $0.93 | — |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | $0.93 | — |
When does Morgan Stanley pay dividends?
Morgan Stanley (MS) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, May, August and November. Its next dividend goes ex-dividend on Oct 30, 2026 and is paid on Nov 13, 2026.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The MS ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Morgan Stanley's dividend history
Morgan Stanley (MS) has paid a dividend since at least 1993, and SmarterDividends' records hold 135 payments. It has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 15.0%, went ex-dividend on Jul 31, 2026.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2009, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full MS dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Morgan Stanley pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Morgan Stanley (MS) pays a dividend of $1.15 per share every quarter, $4.60 a year, a 2.55% yield at its share price of $180.57.
How much is Morgan Stanley's dividend?
Morgan Stanley (MS) pays $1.15 per share each payment, $4.60 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $4.15 per share in total.
How often does Morgan Stanley pay dividends?
Morgan Stanley (MS) pays every quarter, most recently in February, May, August and November.
When is Morgan Stanley's next dividend?
The next dividend from Morgan Stanley (MS), $1.15 per share, goes ex-dividend on Oct 30, 2026 and is paid on Nov 13, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Oct 29, 2026.
What is Morgan Stanley's dividend yield?
2.55% as of Oct 19, 2026: $4.60 a year in dividends divided by the $180.57 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of MS pay?
About $460.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $115.00, at Morgan Stanley's current dividend rate.
Has Morgan Stanley ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Morgan Stanley's annual dividend, most recently in 2009. It has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years since.
How long has Morgan Stanley paid dividends?
Since at least 1993, the start of Morgan Stanley's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 135 payments.
When do I need to buy MS to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date, which for the next dividend is Oct 29, 2026. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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