Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.39
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.8%
Payout Ratio
95.1%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
5 years
MSM Dividend Income Check
Safety
95.1% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.2% and trend is falling.
MSM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.8%
Trailing DPS$3.39
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout95.1%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout86.2%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR4.0%
5Y CAGR-21.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.2%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.6%
Total Shareholder Yield3.4%
1Y Total Return39.4%
5Y Total Return51.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,97710Y ago$22,03820Y ago$38,622
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
MSM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (24 years of payments)
MSM Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. distributes 95.1% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 86.2%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MSM has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.0% and 5-year CAGR of -21.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MSM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.8% dividend yield, 0.6% buyback yield, 3.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.2% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 51.3%, with dividends contributing 17.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,038 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
MSM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$16.36
Avg/Payment$0.8180
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026Latest | $0.8700 | — | 2.83% | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | $0.8700 | — | 3.62% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | $0.8700 | — | 4.06% | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $0.8700 | ↑ +2.4% | 3.82% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | $0.8500 | — | 3.75% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | $0.8500 | — | 4.50% | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | $0.8500 | — | 4.20% | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $0.8500 | ↑ +2.4% | 3.82% | Nov 27, 2024 |
MSM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.8%
#3 of 7
Safety
At Risk
95.1% payout
Streak
5Y
-21.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.4%
#3 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd MSMMSC Industrial Direc… | $6.8B | 2.8% | 95.1% | 5 | At Risk |
 GWWW.W. Grainger, Inc. | $64.7B | 0.7% | 27.4% | 41 | Sustainable |
 FASTFastenal Company | $55.5B | 1.8% | 79.8% | 27 | Watch |
2nd  WSOWatsco, Inc. | $16.2B | 3.1% | 95.3% | 12 | At Risk |
 WDFCWD-40 Company | $3.3B | 1.5% | 55.2% | 10 | Sustainable |
 SNASnap-on Incorporated | $21.4B | 2.1% | 45.5% | 16 | Sustainable |
1st  SWKStanley Black & Deck… | $14.2B | 3.6% | 1.2% | 41 | Sustainable |
MSM Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.61 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3.2% |
| 2025 | $3.42 | 2.4% | 4 | $3.57 | 95.8% | 1.04x | 4.2% |
| 2024 | $3.34 | 4.4% | 4 | $4.58 | 72.9% | 1.37x | 4.1% |
| 2023 | $3.20 | 5.3% | 4 | $6.11 | 52.4% | 1.91x | 3.9% |
| 2022 | $3.04 | 1.3% | 4 | $6.06 | 50.2% | 1.99x | 3.7% |
| 2021 | $3.00 | -73.9% | 4 | $3.87 | 77.5% | 1.29x | 3.7% |
| 2020 | $11.50 | 316.7% | 5 | $4.51 | 255.0% | 0.39x | 14.1% |
| 2019 | $2.76 | 16.5% | 4 | $5.20 | 53.1% | 1.88x | 3.4% |
| 2018 | $2.37 | 29.5% | 4 | $5.81 | 40.8% | 2.45x | 2.9% |
| 2017 | $1.83 | 5.2% | 4 | $4.05 | 45.2% | 2.21x | 2.2% |
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MSM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MSM stock.
How much dividend does MSM pay per share?
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.39 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.8%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is MSM's next ex-dividend date?
MSM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MSM typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is MSM's dividend safe?
MSM's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +95.1% and FCF payout ratio of +86.2%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is MSM a Dividend Payer?
Yes, MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -21.5%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does MSM pay dividends?
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $3.39 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 23+ years from 2003 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MSM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MSM five years ago would be worth approximately $14,977 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MSM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MSM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.