Morgan Stanley
S&P 500Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial holding company that provides a comprehensive range of financial products and services to governments, financial institutions, corporations, and individuals across the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The firm operates through three primary segments: Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management. In Institutional Securities, it offers capital raising, financial advisory services including underwriting of debt and equity securities, and expertise in mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and project finance. The Wealth Management segment delivers personalized investment advice, brokerage services, and planning solutions to high-net-worth clients. Investment Management encompasses asset management strategies across equity, fixed income, alternatives, and multi-asset solutions. With a market capitalization exceeding $200 billion, substantial revenue of $55.87 billion, and net income of $12.04 billion on a trailing twelve-month basis, Morgan Stanley plays a pivotal role in global capital markets by facilitating liquidity, enabling strategic transactions, and supporting long-term wealth creation for diverse clients worldwide.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
2.52%
Annual Dividend
$3.92
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
37.71%
FCF Payout Ratio
-31.72%
Stock Price
$165.87
52-Week Range
$94.33 – $192.68
Dividend Health Score
MS's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 37.7% earnings payout ratio & 20.4% net debt / total assets. Areas of concern: -31.7% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 22.42% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.
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Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
January 30, 2026
Next Payment Date
February 13, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
9.28%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
22.42%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
21.48%
3-Year Total Growth
30.51%
5-Year Total Growth
175.00%
10-Year Total Growth
600.00%
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