Morgan Stanley Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.414 per Share for Series Q Preferred Stock.

Morgan Stanley's 6.625 PFD SER Q (MS.PR.Q) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.414/share, resulting in a forward yield of 6.49%. The dividend is payable on June 16 and is for shareholders of record on May 30. The ex-dividend date is also May 30.

In a recent announcement, Morgan Stanley's 6.625 PFD SER Q (MS.PR.Q) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.414 per share, resulting in a forward yield of 6.49%. The dividend is scheduled to be payable on June 16, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 30, 2025. The ex-dividend date is also May 30, 2025 [1].

The forward yield of 6.49% is calculated based on the current stock price and the quarterly dividend amount. This yield is attractive to investors seeking income from their investments, particularly in the current low-interest-rate environment. Morgan Stanley's dividend history indicates a stable and growing dividend policy, which is a positive sign for income-focused investors.

Comparatively, The Cigna Group (CI) is another S&P 500 company that has been yielding above the 2% mark based on its quarterly dividend. This highlights the potential for high-yielding investments within the large-cap segment of the market [2].

Investors should carefully consider the sustainability of the dividend and the company's overall financial health before making investment decisions. Historical data and the company's earnings reports can provide valuable insights into the dividend's future prospects.

References:
[1] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4449257-morgan-stanley-6_625-pfd-ser-q-declares-0_414-dividend
[2] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/ci-crosses-above-2-yield-territory