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MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.
$117.21
+0.99%MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. Its MRO products include cutting tools, measuring instruments, tooling components, metalworking products, fasteners, flat stock products, raw materials, abrasives, machinery hand and power tools, safety and janitorial supplies, plumbing supplies, materials handling products, power transmission components, and electrical supplies. The company offers approximately 1.9 million stock-keeping units through its catalogs and brochures; e-commerce channels, including its Website, mscdirect.com; inventory management solutions; and call-centers and branches. It operates through a distribution network of 28 branch offices, 11 customer fulfilment centers, and seven regional inventory centers. The company serves individual machine shops, Fortune 1000 manufacturing companies, and government agencies, as well as manufacturers of various sizes. MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Melville, New York.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotMSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Dividend History
MSM Dividend Payment History
Total Payments
50
Latest Dividend
$0.8700
Annual Amount
$4.3100
Frequency
Quarterly
| Declaration | Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adjusted | Frequency | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 19, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | Apr 22, 2026 | $0.8700 | $0.8700 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 18, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 | $0.8700 | $0.8700 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 7, 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | $0.8700 | $0.8700 | Quarterly | +2.35% |
Jun 25, 2025 | Jul 9, 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 | $0.8500 | $0.8500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 26, 2025 | Apr 9, 2025 | Apr 23, 2025 | $0.8500 | $0.8500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 18, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 29, 2025 | $0.8500 | $0.8500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 10, 2024 | Nov 13, 2024 | Nov 27, 2024 | $0.8500 | $0.8500 | Quarterly | +2.41% |
Jun 25, 2024 | Jul 9, 2024 | Jul 23, 2024 | $0.8300 | $0.8300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 26, 2024 | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 23, 2024 | $0.8300 | $0.8300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 15, 2023 | Jan 9, 2024 | Jan 23, 2024 | $0.8300 | $0.8300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 11, 2023 | Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 28, 2023 | $0.8300 | $0.8300 | Quarterly | +5.06% |
Jun 21, 2023 | Jul 11, 2023 | Jul 25, 2023 | $0.7900 | $0.7900 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 22, 2023 | Apr 11, 2023 | Apr 25, 2023 | $0.7900 | $0.7900 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 16, 2022 | Jan 10, 2023 | Jan 24, 2023 | $0.7900 | $0.7900 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 11, 2022 | Nov 15, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 | $0.7900 | $0.7900 | Quarterly | +5.33% |
Jun 21, 2022 | Jul 12, 2022 | Jul 26, 2022 | $0.7500 | $0.7500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 22, 2022 | Apr 12, 2022 | Apr 26, 2022 | $0.7500 | $0.7500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 15, 2021 | Jan 11, 2022 | Jan 25, 2022 | $0.7500 | $0.7500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 14, 2021 | Nov 16, 2021 | Nov 30, 2021 | $0.7500 | $0.7500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 29, 2021 | Jul 13, 2021 | Jul 27, 2021 | $0.7500 | $0.7500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 30, 2021 | Apr 13, 2021 | Apr 27, 2021 | $0.7500 | $0.7500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 16, 2020 | Jan 12, 2021 | Jan 26, 2021 | $0.7500 | $0.7500 | Quarterly | -78.57% |
Nov 17, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 15, 2020 | $3.5000 | $3.5000 | Quarterly | +366.67% |
Oct 20, 2020 | Nov 10, 2020 | Nov 24, 2020 | $0.7500 | $0.7500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 30, 2020 | Jul 14, 2020 | Jul 28, 2020 | $0.7500 | $0.7500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 31, 2020 | Apr 14, 2020 | Apr 28, 2020 | $0.7500 | $0.7500 | Quarterly | -86.96% |
Dec 17, 2019 | Jan 22, 2020 | Feb 5, 2020 | $5.7500 | $5.7500 | Quarterly | +666.67% |
Oct 17, 2019 | Nov 12, 2019 | Nov 26, 2019 | $0.7500 | $0.7500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 10, 2019 | Jul 23, 2019 | Aug 6, 2019 | $0.7500 | $0.7500 | Quarterly | +19.05% |
Mar 26, 2019 | Apr 9, 2019 | Apr 23, 2019 | $0.6300 | $0.6300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 18, 2018 | Jan 8, 2019 | Jan 22, 2019 | $0.6300 | $0.6300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 18, 2018 | Nov 13, 2018 | Nov 27, 2018 | $0.6300 | $0.6300 | Quarterly | +8.62% |
Jun 19, 2018 | Jul 10, 2018 | Jul 24, 2018 | $0.5800 | $0.5800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 5, 2018 | Apr 17, 2018 | May 1, 2018 | $0.5800 | $0.5800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 3, 2018 | Jan 16, 2018 | Jan 30, 2018 | $0.5800 | $0.5800 | Quarterly | +20.83% |
Oct 24, 2017 | Nov 14, 2017 | Nov 28, 2017 | $0.4800 | $0.4800 | Quarterly | +6.67% |
Jul 7, 2017 | Jul 18, 2017 | Aug 1, 2017 | $0.4500 | $0.4500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 30, 2017 | Apr 18, 2017 | May 2, 2017 | $0.4500 | $0.4500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 20, 2016 | Jan 10, 2017 | Jan 24, 2017 | $0.4500 | $0.4500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 27, 2016 | Nov 15, 2016 | Nov 29, 2016 | $0.4500 | $0.4500 | Quarterly | +4.65% |
Jun 23, 2016 | Jul 12, 2016 | Jul 26, 2016 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 31, 2016 | Apr 12, 2016 | Apr 26, 2016 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 16, 2015 | Jan 12, 2016 | Jan 26, 2016 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 21, 2015 | Nov 10, 2015 | Nov 24, 2015 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | +7.50% |
Jun 23, 2015 | Jul 14, 2015 | Jul 28, 2015 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 2, 2015 | Apr 14, 2015 | Apr 28, 2015 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 17, 2014 | Jan 13, 2015 | Jan 27, 2015 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 | Quarterly | -88.24% |
Oct 27, 2014 | Nov 18, 2014 | Nov 26, 2014 | $3.0000 | $3.4000 | Quarterly | +930.30% |
Jun 19, 2014 | Jul 8, 2014 | Jul 22, 2014 | $0.3300 | $0.3300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 3, 2014 | Apr 15, 2014 | Apr 22, 2014 | $0.3300 | $0.3300 | Quarterly | - |
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Payout Ratio Analysis
Dividend Sustainability Analysis
Payout Ratio
Conservative payout with excellent safety margin. Company retains significant earnings for growth, acquisitions, or building cash reserves. Dividend is highly sustainable.
FCF Payout Ratio
Moderate FCF concern. Most free cash flow goes to dividends, limiting flexibility. Monitor CapEx needs and ensure FCF isn't declining.
Dividend Growth
Dividend cut is concerning. Investigate whether due to one-time factors or fundamental business deterioration. Reassess dividend sustainability.
Sustainability
Dividend sustainability questionable. Monitor closely for signs of stress. Consider whether yield justifies the risk.
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