MSCI Dividend History & Yield
MSCI Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (in 65 days) | Nov 27, 2026 | $2.05 | $205.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 (in 156 days) | Feb 26, 2027 | $2.05 | $205.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 (in 247 days) | May 28, 2027 | $2.05 | $205.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 13, 2027 (in 338 days) | Aug 27, 2027 | $2.05 | $205.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MSCI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $8.20 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much MSCI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 147 | $80,691 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 732 | $403,456 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 1,464 | $806,912 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.49%. $10,000 in MSCI would currently pay about $149 a year ($12 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MSCI dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $2.05 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2026 | — | $2.05 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | — | $2.05 | +13.9% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $1.80 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $1.80 | +0.0% |
| May 16, 2025 | — | $1.80 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $1.80 | +12.5% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | — | $1.60 | +0.0% |
| Aug 16, 2024 | — | $1.60 | +0.0% |
| May 16, 2024 | — | $1.60 | +0.0% |
| Feb 15, 2024 | — | $1.60 | +15.9% |
| Nov 8, 2023 | — | $1.38 | +0.0% |
| Aug 10, 2023 | — | $1.38 | +0.0% |
| May 11, 2023 | — | $1.38 | +0.0% |
| Feb 16, 2023 | — | $1.38 | +10.4% |
| Nov 9, 2022 | — | $1.25 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | — | $1.25 | +20.2% |
| May 12, 2022 | — | $1.04 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2022 | — | $1.04 | +0.0% |
| Nov 10, 2021 | — | $1.04 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | — | $1.04 | +33.3% |
| May 13, 2021 | — | $0.78 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 2021 | — | $0.78 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2020 | — | $0.78 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | — | $0.78 | +14.7% |
| May 14, 2020 | — | $0.68 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2020 | — | $0.68 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2019 | — | $0.68 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2019 | — | $0.68 | +17.2% |
| May 16, 2019 | — | $0.58 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2019 | — | $0.58 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2018 | — | $0.58 | +0.0% |
| Aug 16, 2018 | — | $0.58 | +52.6% |
| May 17, 2018 | — | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Feb 15, 2018 | — | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Nov 16, 2017 | — | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Aug 16, 2017 | — | $0.38 | +35.7% |
| May 17, 2017 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Feb 15, 2017 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Nov 9, 2016 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2016 | — | $0.28 | +27.3% |
| May 11, 2016 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2016 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Nov 10, 2015 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 2015 | — | $0.22 | +22.2% |
| May 13, 2015 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 2015 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Oct 10, 2014 | — | $0.18 | — |
MSCI dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | Raised 13.9% | $1.80 | $2.05 | 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
MSCI 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.
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About MSCI Inc.
MSCI Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides research-based data, analytics, and indexes, supported by advanced technology worldwide. The Index segment provides indexes for use in various areas of the investment process, including indexed financial products, such as ETFs, mutual funds, annuities, futures, options, structured products, and over-the-counter derivatives; performance benchmarking; portfolio construction and rebalancing; and asset allocation, as well as licenses GICS and GICS Direct.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Financial Data & Stock Exchanges. First dividend on our records: Oct 10, 2014. 48 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MSCI dividend FAQ
When is MSCI's next ex-dividend date?
MSCI's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026 (in 65 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $2.05 per share, expected on Nov 27, 2026.
How often does MSCI pay dividends?
MSCI pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $2.05 per share with an ex-date of Aug 14, 2026.
What is MSCI's dividend yield?
MSCI's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.44%, based on $7.95 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $551.39. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $8.20 per share, is 1.49%.
How much does MSCI pay per share?
MSCI pays about $2.05 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $8.20 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $820.00 a year.
Has MSCI grown or cut its dividend?
MSCI has raised its annual dividend for 11 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 18.7% a year (+13.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of MSCI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.49%, you would need about 147 shares of MSCI (roughly $80,691 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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