MSM is MSC Industrial Direct Company, (Industrials). Trading at $117.89. Current dividend yield: 2.85%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $3.48 |
| Current yield | 2.85% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Oct 08, 2026(in 34 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jul 08, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.8700 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | -12.05% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 4.00% |
| Payout ratio | 84% |
| Market cap | $6.50B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | $0.8700 |
| 2026-04-08 | $0.8700 |
| 2026-01-14 | $0.8700 |
| 2025-11-12 | $0.8700 |
| 2025-07-09 | $0.8500 |
| 2025-04-09 | $0.8500 |
| 2025-01-15 | $0.8500 |
| 2024-11-13 | $0.8500 |
About MSM
Founded in 1941, MSC Industrial Direct originally manufactured and sold cutting tools to metalworking shops in New York. Through a series of acquisitions and organic expansions, MSC has grown into an industrial distribution powerhouse with a focus on specialized metalworking products and services. The firm also distributes a wide breadth of maintenance, repair, and operations supplies. MSC primarily operates in North America, where it derives over 95% of its revenue.
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Frequently asked
What is MSM's dividend yield?
MSM (MSC Industrial Direct Company,) currently has a dividend yield of 2.85%, which works out to about $3.48 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is MSM's next ex-dividend date?
MSM's next ex-dividend date is Oct 08, 2026 (in 34 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did MSM last pay a dividend?
MSM's most recent dividend payment date was Jul 08, 2026.
How often does MSM pay dividends?
MSM pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is MSM growing its dividend?
MSM has been growing its dividend at a 4.00% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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