MS Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income Morgan Stanley (MS) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with MS's current 2.05% yield and 12.9% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 2.05%
Annual Dividend: $4.15 per share
Share Price: $202.52
Payout Ratio: 33.5%
MS DRIP Calculator
Model MS dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 12.9% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in MS 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in MS on 2016-09-30 would be worth $8,366.2 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 736.6%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $7,059.58 (606% return). Reinvesting dividends added $1,306.62 in extra value.
Starting share price: $32.06 — Current share price: $202.58
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is MS's current dividend yield?
- MS (Morgan Stanley) currently has a dividend yield of 2.05%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $205 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much MS do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from MS at its current yield of 2.05%, you would need approximately $585,366 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does MS pay monthly dividends?
- No, MS pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is MS's dividend safe?
- MS's payout ratio is 33.5%, which is generally considered safe. The company retains enough earnings to sustain and potentially grow its dividend.
- What is MS's dividend growth rate?
- MS's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 12.9% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in MS 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in MS on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $8,366.2 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 736.6% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $7,059.58 — meaning DRIP added $1,306.62 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the MS dividend page.