Morgan Stanley raises dividend 15% to $1.15/share, authorizes $20B buyback program

Filed June 24, 2026 · Period ending June 24, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

• high

  Quarterly dividend increased 15% to $1.15 per share from $1.00, effective Q3 2026, reflecting strong capital position and commitment to shareholder returns.

  Item 8.01 — Other Events verify on EDGAR →
• high

  Board authorized new $20 billion multi-year share repurchase program with no expiration date, starting Q3 2026, to be executed opportunistically based on market conditions.

  Item 8.01 — Other Events verify on EDGAR →
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  Federal Reserve's CCAR 2026 results left Stress Capital Buffer unchanged at 4.3% through October 2027; firm's CET1 ratio of 15.1% significantly exceeds 11.8% regulatory requirement.

  Item 8.01 — Other Events verify on EDGAR →