MSCI (MSCI) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ContenderMSCI (MSCI) has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years and currently yields 1.32%. The most recent dividend was $2.0500/share on Feb 27, 2026, paid Quarterly.
MSCI
Current Yield
1.32%
TTM Dividend/Share
$7.70
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
44.3%
Consecutive Growth Years
12 (Dividend Contender)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
12.50%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
19.78%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
24.57%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
21.1%
FCF payout ratio
9.8%
Net debt / EBITDA
3.1x
Interest coverage
7.71x
ROIC (TTM)
40.7%
Dividend Safety Score
7 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 44.3%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($20.08) covers dividend/share ($7.70).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
12 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 9.8%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 3.1x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (19.8%) ≤ EPS growth (23.8%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 15, 2026
- Payment date
- May 29, 2026
- Dividend
- $2.0500
- Adj. dividend
- $2.0500
Ex-date Feb 13, 2026
- Payment date
- Feb 27, 2026
- Dividend
- $2.0500
- Adj. dividend
- $2.0500
Ex-date Nov 14, 2025
- Payment date
- Nov 28, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.8000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.8000
Ex-date Aug 15, 2025
- Payment date
- Aug 29, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.8000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.8000
Ex-date May 16, 2025
- Payment date
- May 30, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.8000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.8000
Ex-date Feb 14, 2025
- Payment date
- Feb 28, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.8000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.8000
Ex-date Nov 15, 2024
- Payment date
- Nov 29, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.6000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.6000
Ex-date Aug 16, 2024
- Payment date
- Aug 30, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.6000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.6000
Ex-date May 16, 2024
- Payment date
- May 31, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.6000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.6000
Ex-date Feb 15, 2024
- Payment date
- Feb 29, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.6000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.6000
Ex-date Nov 8, 2023
- Payment date
- Nov 30, 2023
- Dividend
- $1.3800
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3800
Ex-date Aug 10, 2023
- Payment date
- Aug 31, 2023
- Dividend
- $1.3800
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3800
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $2.0500 | $2.0500 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $2.0500 | $2.0500 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $1.8000 | $1.8000 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $1.8000 | $1.8000 |
| May 16, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | $1.8000 | $1.8000 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | $1.8000 | $1.8000 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 | $1.6000 | $1.6000 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 | $1.6000 | $1.6000 |
| May 16, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | $1.6000 | $1.6000 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | $1.6000 | $1.6000 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | $1.3800 | $1.3800 |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | $1.3800 | $1.3800 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
MSCI has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 12 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7.2000 | — | — |
| 2025 | $6.4000 | $7.2000 | +12.5% |
| 2024 | $5.5200 | $6.4000 | +15.9% |
| 2023 | $4.5800 | $5.5200 | +20.5% |
| 2022 | $3.6400 | $4.5800 | +25.8% |
| 2021 | $2.9200 | $3.6400 | +24.7% |
| 2020 | $2.5200 | $2.9200 | +15.9% |
| 2019 | $1.9200 | $2.5200 | +31.3% |
| 2018 | $1.3200 | $1.9200 | +45.5% |
| 2017 | $1.0000 | $1.3200 | +32.0% |
| 2016 | $0.8000 | $1.0000 | +25.0% |
| 2015 | — | $0.8000 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for MSCI (MSCI) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$563.24M
YoY change
+9.3%
5Y CAGR
+17.7%
Peak year (2007)
$973.00M
Latest annual
$556.52M
Cash dividends paid over time for MSCI (MSCI)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for MSCI (MSCI)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $556.52M | +9.3% | +$47.41M | ||
| 2024 | $509.11M | +15.4% | +$68.12M | ||
| 2023 | $440.99M | +18.3% | +$68.08M | ||
| 2022 | $372.92M | +23.3% | +$70.47M | ||
| 2021 | $302.45M | +22.7% | +$56.01M | ||
| 2020 | $246.44M | +10.6% | +$23.52M | ||
| 2019 | $222.92M | +30.4% | +$51.98M | ||
| 2018 | $170.94M | +42.8% | +$51.22M | ||
| 2017 | $119.72M | +24.5% | +$23.53M | ||
| 2016 | $96.19M | +9.6% | +$8.45M | ||
| 2015 | $87.74M | +330.3% | +$67.35M | ||
| 2014 | $20.39M | — | +$20.39M | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2008 | $0 | -100.0% | -$973.00M | ||
| 2007 | $973.00M | +19360.0% | +$968.00M | ||
| 2006 | $5.00M | — | +$5.00M | ||
| 2005 | $0 | -100.0% | -$177.50M | ||
| 2004 | $177.50M | — | — |
2025's annual dividends paid for MSCI (MSCI) came in at $556.52M – grew 9.3% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), MSCI dividends paid produced a CAGR of +17.7% – sustaining 12 straight years of year-over-year growth.
MSCI dividends paid peaked at $973.00M in 2007; the latest annual figure is $556.52M in 2025 (42.8% below peak).
The highest annual dividends paid of $973.00M was reported in 2007. The lowest in the available history was $0 in 2005.
Within Financial Services, MSCI (MSCI) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $5.36B.
MSCI Dividends Paid 2025: $556.52M
MSCI dividends paid in 2025 was $556.52M, grew 9.3% from 2024.
MSCI Dividends Paid 2024: $509.11M
MSCI dividends paid in 2024 was $509.11M, grew 15.4% from 2023.
MSCI Dividends Paid 2023: $440.99M
MSCI dividends paid in 2023 was $440.99M, grew 18.3% from 2022.
MSCI Dividends Paid 2022: $372.92M
MSCI dividends paid in 2022 was $372.92M, grew 23.3% from 2021.
MSCI Dividends Paid 2021: $302.45M
MSCI dividends paid in 2021 was $302.45M.
See more financial history for MSCI (MSCI).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as MSCI, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase (JPM) | $16.63B | Financial Services |
| Bank of America (BAC) | $9.56B | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $6.59B | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo (WFC) | $5.43B | Financial Services |
| Goldman Sachs (GS) | $5.28B | Financial Services |
| Visa (V) | $4.63B | Financial Services |
| Mastercard (MA) | $2.76B | Financial Services |
| Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) | $0 | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
Does MSCI pay dividends?
Yes, MSCI (MSCI) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $7.70 per share annually, yielding 1.32%.
What is MSCI's dividend yield?
MSCI (MSCI) has a current dividend yield of 1.32%.
Is MSCI's dividend safe?
MSCI (MSCI) passes 7 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has MSCI increased its dividend?
MSCI (MSCI) has 12 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is MSCI's dividend payout ratio?
MSCI (MSCI) has a dividend payout ratio of 44.3%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is MSCI's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for MSCI (MSCI) is $563.24M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has MSCI dividends paid changed year-over-year?
MSCI (MSCI) dividends paid changed +9.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of MSCI dividends paid?
MSCI (MSCI) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +17.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did MSCI dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
MSCI dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $973.00M in 2007.
What was MSCI dividends paid in 2024?
MSCI (MSCI) dividends paid in 2024 was $509.11M.
What was MSCI dividends paid in 2025?
MSCI (MSCI) dividends paid in 2025 was $556.52M.
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