MSC Income Fund (MSIF) Dividend Calculator
MSC Income Fund, Inc. · how much MSIF pays you, by shares or dollars · updated
100 shares of MSC Income Fund (MSIF) pay $36.00 a year in dividends, about $3.00 each month, at the current monthly dividend of $0.03 per share (as of Nov 5, 2026). At the $12.12 share price that is a 2.97% yield, so $10,000 buys about 825.1 shares and pays about $297 a year. To get the next payment, buy by Dec 1, 2026.
Per share, a year
$0.36
100 shares, a year
$36.00
$10,000 invested, a year
$297.03
Shares for $1,000 a month
33,334
MSIF MSC Income Fund, Inc.
$12.12 · $0.36/yr dividend · 2.92% yield · monthly
Annual income
$36.00
Monthly (average)
$3.00
Per payment (monthly)
$3.00
Dividend yield
2.97%
Yield on cost
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Enter your cost
Position value
$1,212
Your payments over the next 12 months
Based on MSIF's actual pay dates over the past year
Income over 10 years if the dividend keeps growing 4% a year
Same shares, no reinvestment. Year 10: $51 · 10-year total: $432. Add reinvestment in the DRIP calculator →
How many MSIF shares for a monthly income
Shares and money needed to earn each monthly amount from MSC Income Fund dividends alone, at today's rate and price, before tax. Spreading it across several stocks lowers the risk that one cut hits your whole income.
| Monthly income | Shares needed | Cost today |
|---|---|---|
| $100 a month | 3,334 | $40,408 |
| $250 a month | 8,334 | $101,008 |
| $500 a month | 16,667 | $202,004 |
| $1,000 a month | 33,334 | $404,008 |
| $2,000 a month | 66,667 | $808,004 |
| $5,000 a month | 166,667 | $2,020,004 |
When you get the next MSIF dividend
Last day to buy
Dec 1, 2026
Ex-dividend date
Dec 2, 2026
Pay date
Dec 23, 2026
Buy MSIF by the close on the last day to buy and you are paid $0.03 per share on Dec 23, 2026. Buy on the ex-dividend date or later and the seller gets it. MSIF ex-dividend dates →
How the MSIF dividend is calculated
Yearly income = shares × $0.36
Each payment = shares × $0.03
Shares for a monthly income = (monthly goal × 12) ÷ $0.36
The rate is MSC Income Fund's current dividend as of Nov 5, 2026. A board can raise, cut or skip a dividend, so check the MSIF dividend safety grade before counting on it.
Key facts: MSC Income Fund (MSIF) dividend income
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of MSC Income Fund (MSIF) pay $36.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $3.00 each month, at $0.36 per share a year.
- At its Nov 5, 2026 share price of $12.12, MSIF yields 2.97%: $10,000 buys about 825.1 shares, which pay about $297.03 a year.
- Earning $1,000 a month ($12,000 a year) from MSIF dividends alone takes about 33,334 shares, roughly $404,008 at today's price, before tax.
- The next MSIF dividend goes ex-dividend on Dec 2, 2026 and is paid on Dec 23, 2026; the last day to buy shares and receive it is Dec 1, 2026.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "MSC Income Fund (MSIF) Dividend Calculator," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/MSIF/dividend-calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much dividend does 100 shares of MSIF pay?
As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of MSC Income Fund (MSIF) pay $36.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $3.00 each month, at $0.36 per share a year.
How much dividend does 1,000 shares of MSIF pay?
About $360 a year before tax, or $30.00 each month, at MSC Income Fund's current rate of $0.36 per share a year. Buying 1,000 shares costs about $12,120 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
How many shares of MSIF do I need to make $1,000 a month?
About 33,334 shares. $1,000 a month is $12,000 a year; divided by $0.36 a share, that's 33,334 shares, or about $404,008 at today's $12.12 price. Taxes in a regular brokerage account raise the number.
How much do I need to invest in MSIF to make $100 a month?
About $40,400. $100 a month is $1,200 a year, and at a 2.97% yield that takes $40,400, or about 3,334 shares.
How often does MSC Income Fund pay dividends?
MSC Income Fund (MSIF) pays every month, so you get 12 payments a year of about $0.03 per share each.
How is the MSIF dividend calculated?
Multiply your shares by the dividend per share. MSC Income Fund pays about $0.36 per share a year, so each share earns $0.36 a year and $0.03 each month. Shares bought on or after the ex-dividend date don't get the next payment.
Are MSIF dividends taxed?
In a U.S. taxable account, yes. Regular dividends from most U.S. companies are qualified, taxed at 0%, 15% or 20%, if you held the shares more than 60 days around the ex-dividend date. Foreign companies may also withhold tax at source. Inside an IRA, Roth IRA or 401(k), dividends aren't taxed when paid.
Figures use SmarterDividends data as of Nov 5, 2026, before tax, and assume the current dividend rate holds. For information only, not investment or tax advice. Back to MSIF