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MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$110.67 -5.39 (-4.65%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$110.85 +0.18 (+0.16%)
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MSC Industrial Direct Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
3.14%
Forward Dividend Yield
3.22%Based on upcoming increase
Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date
Nov. 10
Dividend Increase
Track Record
3 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
-11.75%
Dividend Payout Ratio
87.44%

MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $3.48 per share and a dividend yield of 3.14%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, November 10, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $0.89 per share, scheduled for Wednesday, November 25, 2026. MSM has grown its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of -11.75% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 87.44% of its earnings and 55.78% of its cash flow as dividends.

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MSM Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of MSC Industrial Direct's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

MSM Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks MSC Industrial Direct's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

MSC Industrial Direct vs. The Competition

Compare MSC Industrial Direct's annual dividend and yield with averages for Industrials and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeMSC Industrial DirectIndustrials CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$3.56$0.07$1.65
Dividend Yield3.22%2.91%3.70%
Track Record3 years12 years11 years

MSC Industrial Direct Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings89.45%
Based on This Year's Estimate64.61%
Based on Next Year's Estimate55.45%
Based on Cashflow59.16%

MSC Industrial Direct Dividend History by Quarter

Dividend Date
0 Results
AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
10/14/2026quarterly$0.89+$0.02
2.30%
2.69%11/10/202611/11/202611/25/2026
6/16/2026quarterly$0.87 - 2.93%7/8/20267/8/20267/22/2026
3/19/2026quarterly$0.87 - 3.64%4/8/20264/8/20264/22/2026
12/18/2025quarterly$0.87 - 4.11%1/14/20261/14/20261/28/2026
10/7/2025quarterly$0.87+$0.02
2.35%
3.89%11/12/202511/12/202511/26/2025
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6/25/2025quarterly$0.85 - 4.15%7/9/20257/9/20257/23/2025
3/26/2025quarterly$0.85 - 4.26%4/9/20254/9/20254/23/2025
12/18/2024quarterly$0.85 - 4.34%1/15/20251/15/20251/29/2025

This table shows MSC Industrial Direct's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

MSC Industrial Direct Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for MSC Industrial Direct is 3.22%. Learn more on MSM's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for MSM shares is $3.56. Learn more on MSM's annual dividend history.

MSC Industrial Direct pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

MSC Industrial Direct's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.89 per share will be made to shareholders on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.

MSC Industrial Direct's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.87 per share was made to shareholders on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

MSC Industrial Direct's next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

MSC Industrial Direct's most recent ex-dividend date was Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has not grown. It has decreased by -11.75%.

MSC Industrial Direct has increased its dividend for the past 3 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.02 on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for MSM is:
  • 89.45% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 64.61% based on this year's estimates
  • 55.45% based on next year's estimates
  • 59.16% based on cash flow

MSC Industrial Direct's dividend yield of 2.91% is higher than the average Industrials company that issues a dividend. The company's 3 consecutive years of dividend growth are not enough to demonstrate a strong track record of dividend growth yet. MSC Industrial Direct's dividend payout ratio of 89.45% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, MSM will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 55.45% next year.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate MSC Industrial Direct stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.


MarketBeat compiles MSC Industrial Direct dividend data from multiple sources, with the most recent dividend announced on 10/14/2026.
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