MSIF MSC Income Fund, Inc. — dividend yield, history & ex-dividend dates
MSC Income Fund, Inc. operates as a Business Development Company (BDC), dedicating its capital to middle-market debt opportunities and hybrid debt-and-equity placements within the lower middle-market segment. The fund actively supports various corporate initiatives, including management buyouts, strategic recapitalizations, expansion financing, debt optimization, and business acquisitions. Its investment focus is directed towards businesses generating annual revenues ranging from $10 million to $150 million.
Dividend Snapshot
Research Scores
Scores describe this security's published financial data on a 0–100 scale using the formulas on our methodology pages. They are the same for every reader, are not a probability or a forecast, and are not a recommendation. Past dividend growth does not guarantee future increases. Report a data error.
Not Rated
How the Dividend Safety Score is built for MSIF
| Input | Value | Points | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend record | 4 years of uninterrupted regular payments | 42 | 25% |
| Debt / equity | Debt / equity 0.88x (balance sheet Jun 30, 2026) | 100 | 25% |
| NAV per share trend (3 years) | NAV per share +4.2% over 3 fiscal years (FY2022 15.24 to FY2025 15.89) | 100 | 25% |
| 3-year earnings payout ratio | 3-year earnings payout ratio 60% (FY2023–FY2025) | 79 | 25% |
Inputs that are not available are left out and the remaining weights are scaled up. Profile: business development company. Formula version 2026-10-19.4.
How the Dividend Growth Score is built for MSIF
| Input | Value | Points | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year dividend growth | N/A (not used) | N/A | 25% |
| Consecutive annual increases | 0 consecutive annual increases (through 2025) | 10 | 20% |
| Payout headroom | Headroom from the 3-year earnings payout ratio 60% (FY2023–FY2025) | 69 | 20% |
| NAV per share change (3 years) | NAV per share +4.2% over 3 fiscal years (FY2022 15.24 to FY2025 15.89) | 100 | 15% |
| Revenue growth (3 years) | Revenue CAGR 35.8% (FY2022–FY2025) | 100 | 10% |
| 10-year dividend growth | N/A (not used) | N/A | 10% |
Inputs that are not available are left out and the remaining weights are scaled up. Profile: business development company. Formula version 2026-10-19.4.
Key Metrics
Current Yield
9.17%
At the Oct 29, 2026 price
The annual dividend as a percentage of the share price. A 3% yield is about $3 of dividends a year for every $100 invested at today's price.Annualized Dividend
$1.0800
Declared Aug 05, 2026
The latest declared regular dividend scaled to a full year by how often it's paid (for semi-annual payers, the latest two payments), adjusted for stock splits. A $0.25 quarterly dividend annualizes to $1.00. Special dividends are excluded.Frequency
M Monthly
How often the dividend is paid, read from the dates of recent payments: Q = quarterly (4x a year), M = monthly, S = semi-annual, A = annual.RSI (14)
49
As of Oct 29, 2026
Relative Strength Index (0-100), a price-momentum gauge. Above 70 is often called 'overbought', below 30 'oversold'. A technical signal, not a dividend metric.52-Week Range
$10.91 – $14.31
Closes through Oct 23, 2026
The lowest and highest price over the past year, showing where today's price sits in its recent range.Payout Ratio (TTM)
63.08% (EPS-based)
12 months to Jun 30, 2026 (Q2 FY2026)
The share of earnings paid out as dividends over the trailing twelve months (TTM): dividends paid divided by net income across the company's four most recent reported quarters, dated by the latest quarter end. A fiscal-year tag such as FY2025 means only annual figures were available. Lower leaves more cushion; above 100% means paying out more than the company earned. It shows n/a for funds and when net income over the period was negative; for REITs and BDCs it is marked EPS-based, since they are judged on FFO/AFFO or net investment income instead.Years Paying
4
How many years of payments we have on record. This can understate very long histories where our data doesn't reach far enough back.Price / Book (TTM)
0.70
Price as of Oct 25, 2026; latest reported book value
Price-to-book ratio: the share price on the date shown divided by the latest reported book value per share. A rough valuation gauge, most useful for asset-heavy sectors like REITs, banks and insurers.S.A.F.E. Dividend Read
Quote & Key Data
Dividend Growth
Why the Yield Moved (90 Days)
MSIF's dividend yield fell from 9.65% to 9.17% over the past ~90 days (-0.48 pp). Of that move, +0.00 pp came from changes in the dividend rate and -0.48 pp from the share price ($11.19 on Jul 31, 2026 → $11.78 on Oct 29, 2026). A yield that rises because the price fell is not an improvement in the payout itself.
Yield vs Its Own History
Across 273 daily observations over the past 13 months (through Oct 23, 2026), MSIF's current yield is higher than approximately 25% of them. Our stored price history for MSIF covers the past 13 months; 3- and 5-year averages are not yet computable from it and are deliberately not shown.
Adjusted Price History
Dividend History
Dividend Payment History
Ex-dividend calendar →| Amount | Type | Declared | Ex-Date | Record | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.0300 I | Special upcoming, declared | Aug 05, 2026 | Dec 16, 2026 | Dec 16, 2026 | Dec 23, 2026 |
| $0.1100 M | Regular upcoming, declared | Aug 05, 2026 | Dec 02, 2026 | Dec 02, 2026 | Dec 09, 2026 |
| $0.1100 M | Regular upcoming, declared | Aug 05, 2026 | Nov 02, 2026 | Nov 02, 2026 | Nov 09, 2026 |
| $0.1100 M | Regular | Aug 05, 2026 | Oct 02, 2026 | Oct 02, 2026 | Oct 09, 2026 |
| $0.0300 S | Special | May 06, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 |
| $0.1100 M | Regular | May 06, 2026 | Sep 02, 2026 | Sep 02, 2026 | Sep 09, 2026 |
| $0.1100 M | Regular | May 06, 2026 | Aug 03, 2026 | Aug 03, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| $0.1100 M | Regular | May 06, 2026 | Jul 02, 2026 | Jul 02, 2026 | Jul 09, 2026 |
| $0.3600 S | Regular | Feb 25, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | May 01, 2026 |
| $0.3600 S | Regular | Nov 11, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| $0.3600 S | Regular | Aug 12, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| $0.3600 S | Regular | May 12, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Aug 01, 2025 |
| $0.3600 S | Regular | Mar 06, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | May 01, 2025 |
| $0.3600 Q | Regular | Nov 14, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| $0.1800 Q | Regular | Aug 13, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Nov 01, 2024 |
| $0.1800 Q | Regular | May 13, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | Aug 01, 2024 |
| $0.1850 Q | Regular | Mar 07, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | May 01, 2024 |
| $0.1750 Q | Regular | Nov 13, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024 |
| $0.1750 Q | Regular | Aug 10, 2023 | Sep 28, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | Nov 01, 2023 |
| $0.1750 Q | Regular | May 12, 2023 | Jun 29, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Aug 01, 2023 |
| $0.1750 S | Regular | Mar 09, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | May 01, 2023 |
| $0.1600 S | Regular | N/A | Jun 29, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Aug 01, 2022 |
Peer Comparison
Selected Asset Management dividend payers we cover, strongest DividendRank first — for context, not a recommendation.
| Ticker | Name | Yield | 5-Yr Growth | Streak | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLNE | Hamilton Lane Incorporated | 2.90% | 11.7% | 7 yrs | 91 |
| TROW | T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | 5.00% | 7.1% | 38 yrs | 90 |
| RJF | Raymond James Financial, Inc. | 1.37% | 15.2% | 16 yrs | 89 |
| CVG.TO | Clairvest Group Inc. | 1.12% | 9.7% | 1 yr | 86 |
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MSIF dividend — frequently asked questions
Does MSC Income Fund, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes. MSC Income Fund, Inc. (MSIF) currently pays a dividend. The annualized dividend is about $1.08 per share, a yield of approximately 9.17%.
What is MSC Income Fund, Inc.'s dividend yield?
MSC Income Fund, Inc.'s dividend yield is approximately 9.17%, based on the most recent regular payment annualized against the current share price. Yields move as the share price changes.
How often does MSC Income Fund, Inc. pay dividends?
MSC Income Fund, Inc. pays dividends monthly — 12 times per year.
When is MSC Income Fund, Inc.'s next ex-dividend date?
The next declared ex-dividend date for MSC Income Fund, Inc. is November 2, 2026. The associated payment is $0.1100 per share; you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date to receive it.
How long has MSC Income Fund, Inc. paid dividends?
MSC Income Fund, Inc. has 4 years of dividend payments on record.
Data updated Oct 29, 2026. This research page is generated from Dividendly's structured market and dividend dataset using the approach described on our methodology and data sources pages. Data is automatically validated using defined rules and may also be periodically reviewed. Research only, not investment advice. Spotted a data error? Report it.