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
$3.32
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$3.32
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
3.95%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
3.6%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Nov 26, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Nov 12, 2025
3.73 %
93.27
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 07, 2025 | 0.87 | Nov 12, 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 0.85 | Jul 09, 2025 | Jul 09, 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 0.85 | Apr 09, 2025 | Apr 09, 2025 | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 0.85 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 0.85 | Nov 13, 2024 | Nov 13, 2024 | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 0.83 | Jul 09, 2024 | Jul 09, 2024 | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | 0.83 | Apr 08, 2024 | Apr 09, 2024 | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 0.83 | Jan 08, 2024 | Jan 09, 2024 | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 0.83 | Nov 13, 2023 | Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | 0.79 | Jul 10, 2023 | Jul 11, 2023 | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 0.79 | Apr 10, 2023 | Apr 11, 2023 | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | 0.79 | Jan 09, 2023 | Jan 10, 2023 | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Oct 11, 2022 | 0.79 | Nov 14, 2022 | Nov 15, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 0.75 | Jul 11, 2022 | Jul 12, 2022 | Jul 26, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 1998 | 2:1 | +0.96% | -2.63% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) 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. MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is MSM'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%. MSM's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 3.95.
When did MSM last pay a dividend?
MSM last paid dividends on 2025-11-26, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-11-12.
When was the last time MSM stock split?
MSM stock split took place on 26-05-1998.
How did MSM's stock split work?
Its last split took place on May 26, 1998, when MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 MSM share(s).