MKSI Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield

MKSI has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 0.91 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.71%
Payout Ratio 11.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.58%
Consistency Lifetime 98.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.53%
Payout FCF 11.9%
Streak Years 14
Dividend Rating 41.22%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 165%
Total Return 5y: 30.1%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
BESI 16,891 M 2.25% 6.43%
KLAC 202,846 M 0.76% 2.55%
ASM 39,720 M 0.60% 2.72%
LRCX 293,220 M 1.02% 1.87%
AMAT 296,802 M 0.91% 1.97%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SMHN 1,336 M 23.3% 99.0%
AMKR 12,348 M 18.3% 91.9%
AMAT 296,802 M 17.3% 99.1%
KLAC 202,846 M 17.4% 93.5%
MU 430,896 M 23.2% 23.3%

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 1.02% Yield

MKSI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-23 2026-02-23 2026-03-06 Quarterly 0.25 13.6% 0.1%
2025-11-24 2025-11-24 2025-12-05 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.15%
2025-08-25 2025-08-25 2025-09-05 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.21%
2025-05-27 2025-05-27 2025-06-06 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.25%
2025-02-24 2025-02-24 2025-03-07 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.21%
2024-11-25 2024-11-25 2024-12-06 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.19%
2024-08-26 2024-08-26 2024-09-06 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.18%
2024-05-24 2024-05-28 2024-06-07 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.17%
2024-02-23 2024-02-26 2024-03-08 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.18%
2023-11-24 2023-11-27 2023-12-08 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.28%
2023-08-25 2023-08-28 2023-09-08 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.23%
2023-05-26 2023-05-30 2023-06-09 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.24%
2023-02-24 2023-02-27 2023-03-10 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.24%
2022-11-25 2022-11-28 2022-12-09 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.27%
2022-08-05 2022-08-08 2022-09-09 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.18%
2022-05-26 2022-05-30 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.19%
2022-02-25 2022-02-28 2022-03-11 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.15%
2021-11-26 2021-11-29 2021-12-10 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.14%
2021-08-27 2021-08-30 2021-09-10 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.15%
2021-05-27 2021-05-31 2021-06-11 Quarterly 0.22 10% 0.12%
2021-02-19 2021-02-22 2021-03-05 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2020-11-20 2020-11-23 2020-12-04 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2020-08-21 2020-08-24 2020-09-04 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2020-05-21 2020-05-25 2020-06-05 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2020-02-21 2020-02-24 2020-03-06 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-11-22 2019-11-25 2019-12-06 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-08-23 2019-08-26 2019-09-06 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-05-23 2019-05-27 2019-06-07 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-02-22 2019-02-25 2019-03-08 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-11-23 2018-11-26 2018-12-07 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-08-24 2018-08-27 2018-09-07 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-05-24 2018-05-28 2018-06-08 Quarterly 0.2 11.1% N/A
2018-02-23 2018-02-26 2018-03-09 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2017-11-24 2017-11-27 2017-12-08 Quarterly 0.18 2.9% N/A
2017-08-24 2017-08-28 2017-09-08 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2017-05-24 2017-05-29 2017-06-09 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2017-02-23 2017-02-27 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.175 2.9% N/A
2016-11-23 2016-11-28 2016-12-09 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2016-08-25 2016-08-29 2016-09-09 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2016-05-25 2016-05-30 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2016-02-25 2016-02-29 2016-03-11 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2015-11-25 2015-11-30 2015-12-11 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2015-08-27 2015-08-31 2015-09-11 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-06-12 Quarterly 0.17 3% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-13 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2014-11-26 2014-12-01 2014-12-12 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2014-08-28 2014-09-02 2014-09-12 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2014-05-29 2014-06-02 2014-06-13 Quarterly 0.165 3.1% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-03-14 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2013-11-27 2013-12-02 2013-12-13 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A

MKSI Dividend FAQ

MKS Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI) supplies foundational technology solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, electronics packaging, and specialty industrial markets. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, the company operates through three primary segments: Vacuum Solutions (VSD), Photonics Solutions (PSD), and Material Solutions (MSD). The VSD segment focuses on pressure measurement, flow control, and gas delivery systems, which are critical for maintaining the precise vacuum environments required in semiconductor wafer fabrication.

What is the Dividend Yield of MKSI?

As of March 2026, MKSI`s dividend yield is 0.71%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.91 USD by the current share price of 223.18.

Does MKSI pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, MKSI paid a dividend of 0.91 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-23 and the payout was 0.25 USD.

How often does MKSI pay dividends?

MKSI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MKSI has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-23.

MKSI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MKSI for the next payments are between 0.228 (-8.8%) and 0.229 (-8.4%). This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.41%.

Will MKSI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.25 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-23. The next Ex-Dividend date for MKS Instruments (MKSI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MKSI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for MKS Instruments (MKSI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MKSI?

MKSI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.58% per year.
Weak growth: MKSI's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MKSI?

MKSI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.53%. If you bought MKSI's shares at 171.61 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.91 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.53% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MKSI?

MKSI Payout Consistency is 98.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: MKS Instruments has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MKSI have a good Dividend Yield?

MKSI`s 0.71% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MKSI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MKSI is 11.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MKSI?

MKSI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 41.22%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MKSI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MKSI's Outstanding Shares?

MKS Instruments's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.67% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has MKSI ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1999 24,793,000
2000 36,820,000 +48.51%
2001 46,288,000 +25.71%
2002 51,380,000 +11%
2003 53,255,000 +3.65%
2004 53,878,000 +1.17%
2005 54,633,000 +1.4%
2006 55,961,000 +2.43%
2007 57,173,000 +2.17%
2008 50,754,000 -11.23%
2009 49,318,000 -2.83%
2010 51,407,000 +4.24%
2011 52,504,000 +2.13%
2012 53,234,000 +1.39%
2013 53,695,000 +0.87%
2014 53,436,000 -0.48%
2015 53,554,000 +0.22%
2016 54,518,000 +1.8%
2017 55,236,000 +1.32%
2018 54,454,000 -1.42%
2019 55,400,000 +1.74%
2020 55,500,000 +0.18%
2021 55,700,000 +0.36%
2022 66,700,000 +19.75%
2023 67,100,000 +0.6%
2024 67,700,000 +0.89%
2025 68,000,000 +0.44%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-21 02:41