# MSCI Inc. (MSCI): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

MSCI Inc., alongside its subsidiaries, offers sophisticated tools and services to support global investment decision-making and process management for its clients. The company is structured into four key segments: Index, Analytics, ESG and Climate, and Private Assets. The Index division furnishes benchmarks employed across diverse investment applications, including the creation of indexed financial products such as ETFs, mutual funds, and various derivatives; performance evaluation; portfolio building and adjustment; and strategic asset allocation. This segment also oversees the licensing o...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $615.62 USD |
| Market Cap | $44.76B |
| P/E (TTM) | 31.96 |
| EPS (TTM) | $19.26 |
| 52-Week Range | $501.08 – $644.77 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.29% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 1.29% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $7.95 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $8.20 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 12 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 13.9% / 14.1% / 14.5% / 22.0% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 42.4% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 37.3% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 43.7% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 38.4% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-13 | $2.0500 | 2026-11-27 |
| 2026-08-14 | $2.0500 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2026-05-15 | $2.0500 | 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-02-13 | $2.0500 | 2026-02-27 |
| 2025-11-14 | $1.8000 | 2025-11-28 |
| 2025-08-15 | $1.8000 | 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-05-16 | $1.8000 | 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-02-14 | $1.8000 | 2025-02-28 |
| 2024-11-15 | $1.6000 | 2024-11-29 |
| 2024-08-16 | $1.6000 | 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-05-16 | $1.6000 | 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-02-15 | $1.6000 | 2024-02-29 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/msci/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does MSCI Inc. do?

MSCI Inc. (MSCI) operates in the Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is MSCI's market cap?

MSCI Inc. (MSCI) has a market capitalization of approximately $44.76 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does MSCI pay a dividend?

Yes, MSCI Inc. (MSCI) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 1.29%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does MSCI pay dividends?

MSCI Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $8.20 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is MSCI's payout ratio?

MSCI Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/msci
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/msci/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/msci/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/msci/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/msci/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/msci/peers

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