Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Inc Stock Historical Dividends and Yields
Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Inc (MSD) pays a dividend yield of 8.98% ($0.61 per share annually). The payout ratio is 0.7. The 5-year dividend growth rate is 16%. Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Inc has been paying dividends since 1993.
Below is Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Inc's complete dividend history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and dividend yield charts.
Dividend started since
Years of Dividend History
Years of No Dividend Reduction
Years of Dividend Increase
Dividend Yield
Dividend Payout Ratio
Growth Rate (5-Year)
Yield on Cost (5-Year)
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio
Dividend Growth
| Growth Rate | Yield on Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | -20.2% | 7.17% |
| 3 Year | 15% | 13.66% |
| 5 Year | 16% | 18.86% |
| 10 Year | 0% | 8.98% |
Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Inc Dividend History & Ex-Dividend Dates
Complete history of 135 dividend payments by Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Inc since 1993. Each row shows the ex-dividend date, amount per share, record date, pay date, and declaration date.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Amount | Record Date | Pay Date | Declaration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.15 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-15 | 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.14 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-04-15 | 2026-03-20 |
| 2025-12-19 | USD 0.15 | 2025-12-19 | 2026-01-15 | 2025-12-09 |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.17 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-15 | 2025-09-20 |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.19 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-07-15 | 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-03-31 | USD 0.22 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-15 | 2025-03-21 |
| 2024-12-13 | USD 0.265 | 2024-12-13 | 2025-01-15 | 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-09-30 | USD 0.22 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-10-15 | 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-06-28 | USD 0.22 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-15 | 2024-06-18 |
| 2024-03-27 | USD 0.21 | 2024-03-28 | 2024-04-15 | 2024-03-18 |
| 2023-12-14 | USD 0.2 | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-12 | 2023-12-06 |
| 2023-09-28 | USD 0.2125 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-13 | 2023-09-19 |
| 2023-06-29 | USD 0.1875 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-14 | 2023-06-20 |
| 2023-03-30 | USD 0.1575 | 2023-03-31 | 2023-04-14 | 2023-03-21 |
| 2022-12-15 | USD 0.12 | 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-13 | 2022-12-06 |
| 2022-09-29 | USD 0.12 | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-14 | 2022-09-20 |
| 2022-06-29 | USD 0.12 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-15 | 2022-06-17 |
| 2022-03-30 | USD 0.12 | 2022-03-31 | 2022-04-14 | 2022-03-21 |
| 2021-12-16 | USD 0.125 | 2021-12-17 | 2022-01-14 | 2021-12-07 |
| 2021-09-29 | USD 0.11 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-15 | 2021-09-20 |
| 2021-06-29 | USD 0.11 | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-15 | 2021-06-21 |
| 2021-03-30 | USD 0.105 | 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-15 | 2021-03-19 |
| 2020-12-17 | USD 0.105 | 2020-12-18 | 2021-01-15 | 2020-12-08 |
| 2020-09-29 | USD 0.11 | 2020-09-30 | 2020-10-15 | 2020-09-21 |
| 2020-06-29 | USD 0.0975 | 2020-06-30 | 2020-07-15 | 2020-06-19 |
| 2020-03-30 | USD 0.12 | 2020-03-31 | 2020-04-15 | 2020-03-20 |
| 2019-12-19 | USD 0.13 | 2019-12-20 | 2020-01-15 | 2019-12-10 |
| 2019-09-27 | USD 0.13 | 2019-09-30 | 2019-10-15 | 2019-09-20 |
| 2019-06-27 | USD 0.13 | 2019-06-28 | 2019-07-15 | 2019-06-18 |
| 2019-03-28 | USD 0.13 | 2019-03-29 | 2019-04-15 | 2019-03-19 |
| 2018-12-20 | USD 0.13 | 2018-12-21 | 2019-01-15 | 2018-12-11 |
| 2018-09-27 | USD 0.13 | 2018-09-28 | 2018-10-15 | 2018-09-18 |
| 2018-06-28 | USD 0.14 | 2018-06-29 | 2018-07-13 | 2018-06-20 |
| 2018-03-28 | USD 0.14 | 2018-03-29 | 2018-04-13 | 2018-03-20 |
| 2017-12-21 | USD 0.14 | 2017-12-22 | 2018-01-10 | 2017-12-13 |
| 2017-09-28 | USD 0.14 | 2017-09-29 | 2017-10-13 | 2017-09-19 |
| 2017-06-28 | USD 0.15 | 2017-06-30 | 2017-07-14 | 2017-06-20 |
| 2017-03-29 | USD 0.15 | 2017-03-31 | 2017-04-14 | 2017-03-21 |
| 2016-12-21 | USD 0.175 | 2016-12-23 | 2017-01-13 | 2016-12-13 |
| 2016-09-28 | USD 0.15 | 2016-09-30 | 2016-10-14 | 2016-09-20 |
Frequently Asked Questions: MSD Dividend
What is Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Inc's (MSD) current dividend yield?
Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Inc (MSD) currently has a dividend yield of 8.98%, paying $0.61 per share annually. The forward yield is 8.42%.
What is Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Inc's payout ratio?
Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Inc's payout ratio is 0.7, which represents the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends. A lower payout ratio generally suggests more room for future dividend growth and greater safety during earnings downturns.
How long has Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Inc been paying dividends?
Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Inc has been paying dividends since 1993, a 33-year track record. The company has increased its dividend consistently since 2025.
Is Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Inc's dividend growing?
Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Inc's dividend has grown at an annualized rate of 16% over the past 5 years and 0% over the past 10 years. This positive growth rate indicates consistent dividend increases.
Where can I see Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Inc's complete dividend data?
Above this section you'll find Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Inc's complete dividend payment history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and yield charts. For broader analysis of Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Inc as an investment, visit the Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Inc stock summary page on GuruFocus.