MSM Dividend History & Yield
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 (in 24 days) | Oct 17, 2026 | $0.87 | $87.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 (in 111 days) | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.87 | $87.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 (in 198 days) | Apr 9, 2027 | $0.87 | $87.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 (in 285 days) | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.87 | $87.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MSM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.48 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much MSM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 345 | $41,510 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,725 | $207,552 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,449 | $415,103 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.89%. $10,000 in MSM would currently pay about $289 a year ($24 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MSM dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | — | $0.87 | +0.0% |
| Apr 8, 2026 | — | $0.87 | +0.0% |
| Jan 14, 2026 | — | $0.87 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2025 | — | $0.87 | +2.4% |
| Jul 9, 2025 | — | $0.85 | +0.0% |
| Apr 9, 2025 | — | $0.85 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2025 | — | $0.85 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2024 | — | $0.85 | +2.4% |
| Jul 9, 2024 | — | $0.83 | +0.0% |
| Apr 8, 2024 | — | $0.83 | +0.0% |
| Jan 8, 2024 | — | $0.83 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2023 | — | $0.83 | +5.1% |
| Jul 10, 2023 | — | $0.79 | +0.0% |
| Apr 10, 2023 | — | $0.79 | +0.0% |
| Jan 9, 2023 | — | $0.79 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2022 | — | $0.79 | +5.3% |
| Jul 11, 2022 | — | $0.75 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2022 | — | $0.75 | +0.0% |
| Jan 10, 2022 | — | $0.75 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2021 | — | $0.75 | +0.0% |
| Jul 12, 2021 | — | $0.75 | +0.0% |
| Apr 12, 2021 | — | $0.75 | +0.0% |
| Jan 11, 2021 | — | $0.75 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2020 | — | $3.50 Special | — |
MSM dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | Raised 2.4% | $0.85 | $0.87 | 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
MSM scores 15/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payout ratio above 80% of earnings
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 Industrial Direct Co., Inc.
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company's metalworking and MRO products include cutting tools, abrasives, machining fluids, measuring instruments, metalworking products, machinery and accessories, tooling components, fasteners, flat stock products, raw materials, machinery hand and power tools, safety and janitorial supplies, plumbing supplies, materials handling products, power transmission components, and electrical supplies.
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Industrial Distribution. First dividend on our records: Jul 29, 2003. 95 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MSM dividend FAQ
When is MSM's next ex-dividend date?
MSM's next ex-dividend date is Oct 3, 2026 (in 24 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.87 per share, expected on Oct 17, 2026.
How often does MSM pay dividends?
MSM pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.87 per share with an ex-date of Jul 8, 2026.
What is MSM's dividend yield?
MSM's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.89%, based on $3.48 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $120.38. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.48 per share, is 2.89%.
How much does MSM pay per share?
MSM pays about $0.87 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.48 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $348.00 a year.
Has MSM grown or cut its dividend?
MSM has raised its annual dividend for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 3.0% a year (+2.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of MSM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.89%, you would need about 345 shares of MSM (roughly $41,510 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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