Is Morgan Stanley a good dividend stock?

Morgan Stanley (MS) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 1.80%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is MS's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for MS stock is currently 1.80%.

How much does MS pay in dividends per year?

Morgan Stanley pays an annual dividend of $4.0000 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does MS pay dividends?

MS stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is MS's dividend growing?

Morgan Stanley's 3-year dividend CAGR is 8.87%.

MS Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Morgan Stanley (MS) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 1.80% as of Jul 9, 2026. It pays $4.00 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 23.36% 5-year compound annual rate.

350.36B

Market cap

20.12x

Current P/E

18.98x

Forward P/E

1.80%

Dividend yield

$4.00

MS dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — MS pays out about 36% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	57.07%
Operating margin	19.09%
Pretax margin	19.09%
Net margin	14.66%
Effective tax rate	22.45%
ROA	1.19%
ROE	15.45%
D/E	4.26x
Interest coverage ratio	0.45x

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MS valuation

P/E	20.12x
P/S	2.19x
P/B	2.23x
P/CF	-13.91x
P/FCF	-14.05x
P/OCF	-13.91x
PEG	3.16x
EV multiple	-4.23x

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Financial Services

Sector

Financial - Capital Markets

Industry

Morgan Stanley operates as a prominent financial holding company, delivering a comprehensive suite of financial solutions and services. Its diverse clientele spans major corporations, governmental bodies, financial institutions, and individual clients across various global regions, including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The firm's operations are structured into three primary divisions: Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management.