MS — Morgan Stanley
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | MS | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% | 2.59% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 22.42% | 6.11% |
| Payout Ratio | 36.4% | 33.1% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 34 | 11 |
| 1Y Total Return | +69.9% | 13.6% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
8.45%
3-Year Growth
9.28%
5-Year Growth
22.42%
10-Year Growth
21.48%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Apr 30, 2026
Last Payment
May 15, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | $1.0000 | 0.00% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $1.0000 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $1.0000 | 0.00% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $1.0000 | +8.11% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.9250 | 0.00% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.9250 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.9250 | 0.00% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.9250 | +8.82% |
| Apr 29, 2024 | $0.8500 | 0.00% |
| Jan 30, 2024 | $0.8500 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2023 | $0.8500 | 0.00% |
| Jul 28, 2023 | $0.8500 | +9.68% |
| Apr 28, 2023 | $0.7750 | 0.00% |
| Jan 30, 2023 | $0.7750 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2022 | $0.7750 | 0.00% |
| Jul 28, 2022 | $0.7750 | +10.71% |
| Apr 28, 2022 | $0.7000 | 0.00% |
| Jan 28, 2022 | $0.7000 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2021 | $0.7000 | 0.00% |
| Jul 29, 2021 | $0.7000 | +100.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
36.4%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Financial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $3.44 | -$7.85B |
| Q1 2025 | $2.62 | -$24.69B |
| Q2 2025 | $2.15 | $11.07B |
| Q3 2025 | $2.83 | -$4.04B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of June 21, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.