MSIF Dividend History & Yield
MSC Income Fund, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 (in 8 days) | Dec 23, 2026 | $0.11 | $11.00 | Declared |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (in 99 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.11 | $11.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 (in 190 days) | Mar 31, 2027 | $0.11 | $11.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 16, 2027 (in 281 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.11 | $11.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MSIF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.44 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 8 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much MSIF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,728 | $34,255 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 13,637 | $171,273 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 27,273 | $342,545 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.50%. $10,000 in MSIF would currently pay about $350 a year ($29 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MSIF dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.11 | +0.0% |
| Jul 2, 2026 | — | $0.11 | -69.4% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $0.36 | — |
Payout risk check
MSIF scores 30/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Yield above 7%
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
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 MSC Income Fund, Inc.
MSC Income Fund, Inc. is a Business Development Company specializing in middle market debt and debt and equity investments in lower middle market companies. The fund seeks to invest in management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financings, refinancing and acquisitions of companies. It invests in companies with revenue between $10 million and $150 million.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Mar 31, 2025. 8 payments tracked.
MSIF dividend FAQ
When is MSIF's next ex-dividend date?
MSIF's next ex-dividend date is Sep 16, 2026 (in 8 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.11 per share, expected on Dec 23, 2026.
How often does MSIF pay dividends?
MSIF pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.11 per share with an ex-date of Sep 2, 2026.
What is MSIF's dividend yield?
MSIF's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 11.23%, based on $1.41 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $12.56. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.44 per share, is 3.50%.
How much does MSIF pay per share?
MSIF pays about $0.11 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.44 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $44.00 a year.
Has MSIF grown or cut its dividend?
MSIF did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of MSIF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.50%, you would need about 2,728 shares of MSIF (roughly $34,255 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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