Morgan Stanley Raises Quarterly Dividend by 15% to $1.15 Per Share
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Morgan Stanley is lifting its quarterly dividend from $1.00 to $1.15 per share — a 15% increase — putting the forward yield at 2.02% and signaling confidence in its earnings outlook.
How big is the raise?
The quarterly payout rises from $1.00 to $1.15 per share, up 15%.
Annualized, that is $4.60 per share with a forward yield of 2.02%.
This means → for every 100 shares held, quarterly income rises by $15, or $60 a year.
When does the money arrive?
The record date and ex-dividend date are both July 31.
In plain terms = to collect this dividend, you must own shares by the close on July 30.
The payout lands on August 14.
What signal does a bigger dividend send?
A sizable dividend hike typically shows management is confident in near-term earnings and cash flow.
This reflects Morgan Stanley's view that its capital base is strong enough to return more profit to shareholders.
For long-term holders, a steadily rising dividend is one of the clearest health checks on a financial institution.
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