MSM Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with MSM's current 2.86% yield and 2.7% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 2.86%
Annual Dividend: $3.48 per share
Share Price: $121.71
Payout Ratio: 83.8%
MSM DRIP Calculator
Model MSM 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): 2.7% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in MSM 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in MSM on 2016-09-30 would be worth $2,612.12 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 161.2%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $2,171.5 (117.2% return). Reinvesting dividends added $440.62 in extra value.
Starting share price: $73.41 — Current share price: $121.89
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is MSM's current dividend yield?
- MSM (MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 2.86%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $286 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much MSM do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from MSM at its current yield of 2.86%, you would need approximately $419,580 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does MSM pay monthly dividends?
- No, MSM pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is MSM's dividend safe?
- MSM's payout ratio is 83.8%, which is elevated. Monitor earnings closely, as high payout ratios can indicate less flexibility for dividend growth or sustainability during downturns.
- What is MSM's dividend growth rate?
- MSM's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 2.7% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in MSM 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in MSM on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $2,612.12 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 161.2% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $2,171.5 — meaning DRIP added $440.62 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the MSM dividend page.