MORN Dividend History & Yield
Morningstar, Inc. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 (in 68 days) | Jan 28, 2027 | $0.50 | $50.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 (in 159 days) | Apr 29, 2027 | $0.50 | $50.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 2, 2027 (in 250 days) | Jul 29, 2027 | $0.50 | $50.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Oct 1, 2027 (in 341 days) | Oct 28, 2027 | $0.50 | $50.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MORN's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.00 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much MORN do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 600 | $134,934 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,000 | $674,670 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,000 | $1,349,340 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.89%. $10,000 in MORN would currently pay about $89 a year ($7 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MORN dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.50 | +9.9% |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.455 | +0.0% |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.455 | +0.0% |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | $0.455 | +0.0% |
| Jan 3, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | $0.455 | +12.3% |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $0.405 | +0.0% |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | $0.405 | +0.0% |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | $0.405 | +0.0% |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | $0.405 | +8.0% |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Jul 6, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Apr 5, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Jan 5, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | $0.375 | +4.2% |
| Oct 17, 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Jan 6, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | $0.36 | +14.3% |
| Oct 18, 2021 | Oct 29, 2021 | $0.315 | +0.0% |
| Jul 8, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 | $0.315 | +0.0% |
| Apr 8, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | $0.315 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | Jan 29, 2021 | $0.315 | +5.0% |
MORN dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | Raised 9.9% | $0.455 | $0.50 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
MORN scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Morningstar, Inc.
Morningstar, Inc. provides independent investment insights for investors in the United States, Asia, Australia, Canada, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Morningstar Direct Platform, PitchBook, Morningstar Credit, Morningstar Wealth, and Morningstar Retirement. The company offers managed investments, including mutual funds, exchanged traded funds, separate accounts, collective investment trusts, model portfolios, equities, and fixed-income securities; Morningstar Direct, an investment analysis and reporting application; and Morningstar Advisor Workstation, a suite of tools to provide advice to clients.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Financial Data & Stock Exchanges. First dividend on our records: Dec 29, 2010. 64 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MORN dividend FAQ
When is MORN's next ex-dividend date?
MORN's next ex-dividend date is Jan 1, 2027 (in 68 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.50 per share, expected on Jan 28, 2027.
How often does MORN pay dividends?
MORN pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.50 per share with an ex-date of Oct 2, 2026.
What is MORN's dividend yield?
MORN's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.89%, based on $2.00 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $224.89. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.00 per share, is 0.89%.
How much does MORN pay per share?
MORN pays about $0.50 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.00 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $200.00 a year.
Has MORN grown or cut its dividend?
MORN has raised its annual dividend for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 9.7% a year (+9.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of MORN do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.89%, you would need about 600 shares of MORN (roughly $134,934 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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