During the past 12 months, MSC Industrial Direct Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of MSC Industrial Direct Co was 121.00% per year. The lowest was 1.70% per year. And the median was 12.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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MSC Industrial Direct Co (NYSE:MSM) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
MSC Industrial Direct Co Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
MSM vs POOL, XMTR, SITE: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
MSC Industrial Direct Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSC Industrial Direct Co's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
MSC Industrial Direct Co Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
MSC Industrial Direct Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.870000
2026-04-08
2026-04-08
2026-04-22
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.870000
2026-01-14
2026-01-14
2026-01-28
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.870000
2025-11-12
2025-11-12
2025-11-26
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.850000
2025-07-09
2025-07-09
2025-07-23
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.95% mean?
MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.95% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #52 out of 101 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 51.5%.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.95%. The Industrial Distribution industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.04. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 2.95% is 3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #52 out of 101 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MSC Industrial Direct Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSC Industrial Direct Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to POOL and XMTR?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, MSC Industrial Direct Co ranks #52 out of 101 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places MSC Industrial Direct Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.04. MSC Industrial Direct Co's value of 2.95% is 3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.04, based on 101 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.95% is 3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.95%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $91.18, compared to a current price of $116.55 — trading 27.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.95% and 3% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.04. MSC Industrial Direct Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.95% as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co (MSM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSC Industrial Direct Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $116.55 is trading 27.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $91.18.
GuruFocus considers MSC Industrial Direct Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MSM:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 2.95%
GF Value™: $91.18 vs. price of $116.55 (27.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3% below the Industrial Distribution median (#52 of 101)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1941, MSC Industrial Direct originally manufactured and sold cutting tools to metalworking shops in New York. Through a series of acquisitions and organic expansions, MSC has grown into an industrial distribution powerhouse with a focus on specialized metalworking products and services. The firm also distributes a wide breadth of maintenance, repair, and operations supplies. MSC primarily operates in North America, where it derives over 95% of its revenue.
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