Mesabi Trust (MSB) Dividend
Mesabi Trust (MSB) currently pays a dividend yield of 0.88%, distributing $0.20 per share annually ($0.05 per quarter). The company operates in the Basic Materials sector.
MSB dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 0.88% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $0.20 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.05 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | October 30, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | November 20, 2026 |
| Sector | Basic Materials |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $22.73 |
What MSB pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 0.88% yield, $10,000 invested in MSB generates about $88.00 per year, or roughly $22.00 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $22.73, derived from the $0.20 annual dividend and the 0.88% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 44 | $8.80 | $2.20 |
| $5,000 | 220 | $44.00 | $11.00 |
| $10,000 | 440 | $88.00 | $22.00 |
| $25,000 | 1,100 | $220.00 | $55.00 |
| $100,000 | 4,400 | $880.00 | $220.00 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
MSB dividend payment schedule
MSB pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is October 30, 2026, with payment on November 20, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Mesabi Trust declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2026 | November 20, 2026 | $0.05 | Confirmed |
| January 30, 2027 | February 20, 2027 | $0.05 | Projected |
| April 30, 2027 | May 21, 2027 | $0.05 | Projected |
| July 30, 2027 | August 20, 2027 | $0.05 | Projected |
To collect a MSB dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How MSB's dividend compares
Across the 713 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.76%. MSB's 0.88% is 2.88 percentage points below that median, ranking 611th of 713 by yield.
Within Basic Materials, where we track 27 names, the median yield is 0.93% — putting MSB below its sector.
What the numbers mean
Like most US dividend payers, MSB distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
MSB dividend FAQ
When is the next MSB ex-dividend date?
The next MSB ex-dividend date is October 30, 2026, with the payment scheduled for November 20, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is MSB's dividend yield?
MSB currently yields 0.88%, based on $0.20 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does MSB pay dividends?
MSB pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.05 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of MSB generate?
At the current 0.88% yield, $10,000 invested in MSB would produce roughly $88.00 per year, or about $22.00 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is MSB a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. MSB is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
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