STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$3.70
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$3.70
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
3.21%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
2.23%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Feb 13, 2026
Ex-dividend Date
Jan 30, 2026
2.98 %
38.49
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | 1 | Jan 30, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 1 | Oct 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 1 | Jul 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 0.925 | Apr 30, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 0.925 | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 0.925 | Oct 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 0.925 | Jul 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 0.85 | Apr 29, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | May 15, 2024 |
| Jan 16, 2024 | 0.85 | Jan 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Oct 18, 2023 | 0.85 | Oct 30, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 0.85 | Jul 28, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 0.775 | Apr 28, 2023 | May 01, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 0.775 | Jan 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | 0.775 | Oct 28, 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 0.775 | Jul 28, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2000 | 2:1 | +1.82% | -4.06% |
| Jan 15, 1997 | 2:1 | +1.43% | +0.75% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Morgan Stanley (MS) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Morgan Stanley is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is MS's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. MS's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 3.21.
When did MS last pay a dividend?
MS last paid dividends on 2026-02-13, with the ex-dividend date being 2026-01-30.
When was the last time MS stock split?
MS stock split took place on 27-01-2000.
How did MS's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Jan 27, 2000, when Morgan Stanley went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 MS share(s).