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Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.

S&P 500

MSGS/Communication Services · Entertainment/NYSE

Stock Price

$378.73

Stock Price$378.73P/E977.0MCap8.9BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

25/ 100Warning

MSGS's dividend shows several warning signs. Strengths include a 0.0% earnings payout ratio & 0.9% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 0.2x interest coverage & 70.6% net debt / total assets.

Based on 14 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 0.0%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 0.9%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 2.2%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.

Risks

  • Interest Coverage: 0.2xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
  • Net Debt / Total Assets: 70.6%Net debt is high relative to total assets.
  • Current Ratio: 0.5xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.

Payout & Coverage

Safe
0.9%Very Safe
2.2%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Danger

Profitability

Warning
8.0%Warning
18.0%Warning

Dividend Track Record

Danger

About Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. is a professional sports holding company based in New York City. The company’s core assets include the New York Knicks of the NBA and the New York Rangers of the NHL, along with their affiliated development teams, the Westchester Knicks and the Hartford Wolf Pack. Through these teams, Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. participates in the management, operations, and commercial development of major league and minor league sports properties. It also operates the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh, New York, which supports team preparation and performance. The company’s business is centered on live sports, ticketing, media visibility, sponsorships, and fan engagement across basketball and hockey markets. Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. is positioned as a focused owner and operator of premier professional sports franchises in the U.S. sports industry.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Annual Dividend

$0.00

Frequency

N/A

Payout Ratio

0.00%

FCF Payout Ratio

0.89%

52-Week Range

$188.59 - $397.00

Dividend History (2016–2025)

MSGS annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

MSGS earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

October 14, 2022

Last Payment Date

October 31, 2022

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

5-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

10-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

3-Year Total Growth

N/A

5-Year Total Growth

N/A

10-Year Total Growth

N/A

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$37,873.00

Annual Income

$0.00

Quarterly Income

$0.00

Monthly Income

$0.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MSGS's current dividend yield?
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSGS) currently has a dividend yield of 0.00%, based on a stock price of $378.73 and an annual dividend of $0.00.
When is MSGS's next dividend payment date?
MSGS's next ex-dividend date is 2022-10-14 and the next payment date is 2022-10-31. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does MSGS pay in dividends per year?
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. paid $7.00 per share in annual dividends in 2022. The dividends are paid unknown.
Has MSGS been increasing its dividend?
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of —.
Is MSGS's dividend safe?
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. has a payout ratio of 0.00%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 0.89%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is MSGS's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for communication services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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