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MSA Dividend History & Analysis | 1.3% Yield

MSA has a dividend yield of 1.3% and paid 2.08 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.25%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.08
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.18%
Overall Dividend Rating 53.80%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.65%
Payout Ratio 27.1%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.41%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -4.5% (S&P 500: 18.7%)
Total Return 5y: 33.4% (S&P 500: 113.5%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
ACCO 357 M 7.27% 6.33%
PBI 1,967 M 2.56% 5.65%
HNI 2,119 M 2.88% 4.68%
MLKN 1,418 M 3.65% 2.51%
SCS 1,928 M 2.83% 4.07%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
MSA 6,625 M 3.18% 99.3%
HNI 2,119 M 1.43% 98.6%
ACCO 357 M 2.90% 47.6%
MLKN 1,418 M 13.6% 91.5%
SCS 1,928 M 6.21% 88.8%

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MSA Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-10 Quarterly 0.53 0% 0.31%
2025-05-15 2025-05-15 2025-06-10 Quarterly 0.53 3.9% 0.33%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-03-10 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.31%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-12-10 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.29%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-09-10 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.28%
2024-05-14 2024-05-15 2024-06-10 Quarterly 0.51 8.5% 0.27%
2024-02-14 2024-02-15 2024-03-10 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.27%
2023-11-14 2023-11-15 2023-12-10 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.29%
2023-08-15 2023-08-16 2023-09-10 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.26%
2023-05-15 2023-05-16 2023-06-10 Quarterly 0.47 2.2% 0.33%
2023-02-13 2023-02-14 2023-03-10 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.34%
2022-11-14 2022-11-15 2022-12-10 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.33%
2022-08-15 2022-08-16 2022-09-10 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.35%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.46 4.5% 0.38%
2022-02-11 2022-02-14 2022-03-10 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.32%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-12-10 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.28%
2021-08-13 2021-08-16 2021-09-10 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.27%
2021-05-14 2021-05-17 2021-06-10 Quarterly 0.44 2.3% 0.26%
2021-02-18 2021-02-19 2021-03-10 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.25%
2020-11-10 2020-11-12 2020-12-10 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.3%
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-09-10 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2020-05-21 2020-05-22 2020-06-10 Quarterly 0.43 2.4% N/A
2020-02-11 2020-02-12 2020-03-10 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2019-11-06 2019-11-07 2019-12-10 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2019-08-19 2019-08-20 2019-09-10 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2019-05-17 2019-05-20 2019-06-10 Quarterly 0.42 10.5% N/A
2019-02-15 2019-02-19 2019-03-10 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2018-11-13 2018-11-14 2018-12-10 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2018-08-17 2018-08-20 2018-09-10 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2018-05-18 2018-05-21 2018-06-10 Quarterly 0.38 8.6% N/A
2018-02-13 2018-02-14 2018-03-10 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2017-11-13 2017-11-14 2017-12-10 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2017-08-14 2017-08-16 2017-09-10 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2017-05-19 2017-05-23 2017-06-10 Quarterly 0.35 6.1% N/A
2017-02-10 2017-02-14 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2016-11-09 2016-11-14 2016-12-10 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2016-08-16 2016-08-18 2016-09-10 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2016-05-19 2016-05-23 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.33 3.1% N/A
2016-02-11 2016-02-16 2016-03-10 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2015-11-19 2015-11-23 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2015-08-17 2015-08-19 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2015-05-21 2015-05-26 2015-06-10 Quarterly 0.32 3.2% N/A
2015-02-10 2015-02-12 2015-03-10 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2014-11-13 2014-11-17 2014-12-10 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2014-08-15 2014-08-19 2014-09-10 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2014-05-16 2014-05-20 2014-06-10 Quarterly 0.31 3.3% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-03-10 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2013-11-08 2013-11-13 2013-12-10 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2013-08-15 2013-08-19 2013-09-10 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2013-05-16 2013-05-20 2013-06-10 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A

MSA Dividend FAQ

MSA Safety Incorporated is a leading global provider of safety products and technology solutions, protecting people and infrastructure across various industries, including fire service, energy, and industrial manufacturing. The companys diverse product portfolio includes breathing apparatus, firefighter helmets, gas detection systems, fall protection equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, eye protection, and ballistic helmets.

What is the Dividend Yield of MSA?

As of September 2025, MSA`s dividend yield is 1.25%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.08 USD by the current share price of 168.32.

Does MSA pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, MSA paid a dividend of 2.08 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-15 and the payout was 0.53 USD.

How often does MSA pay dividends?

MSA pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MSA has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-15.

Will MSA pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.53 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for MSA Safety (MSA) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MSA?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of MSA?

MSA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.18% per year.
Strong growth: MSA's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MSA?

MSA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.65%. If you bought MSA's shares at 126.17 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.08 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.65% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MSA?

MSA Payout Consistency is 99.3%. 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: MSA Safety has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MSA have a good Dividend Yield?

MSA`s 1.25% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MSA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MSA is 27.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MSA?

MSA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 53.80%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MSA Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MSA`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

MSA Safety`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.01% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 33.9%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has MSA Safety ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2004-01-29 with a factor of 3:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 3.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 60,024,000
1986 59,744,400 -0.47%
1987 59,807,600 +0.11%
1988 59,455,900 -0.59%
1989 58,923,800 -0.89%
1990 58,293,600 -1.07%
1991 57,557,600 -1.26%
1992 57,557,600
1993 52,552,600 -8.7%
1994 51,870,100 -1.3%
1995 46,546,500 -10.26%
1996 41,580,000 -10.67%
1997 40,284,200 -3.12%
1998 39,039,000 -3.09%
1999 38,581,000 -1.17%
2000 35,668,200 -7.55%
2001 36,290,900 +1.75%
2002 36,737,800 +1.23%
2003 36,677,300 -0.16%
2004 36,798,300 +0.33%
2005 36,600,000 -0.54%
2006 35,684,400 -2.5%
2007 35,615,600 -0.19%
2008 35,633,000 +0.05%
2009 36,097,300 +1.3%
2010 36,165,000 +0.19%
2011 36,874,000 +1.96%
2012 37,137,000 +0.71%
2013 37,487,000 +0.94%
2014 37,786,000 +0.8%
2015 37,512,000 -0.73%
2016 38,218,000 +1.88%
2017 38,079,000 -0.36%
2018 39,104,000 +2.69%
2019 39,366,000 +0.67%
2020 39,335,000 -0.08%
2021 39,236,000 -0.25%
2022 39,387,000 +0.38%
2023 39,541,000 +0.39%
2024 39,495,000 -0.12%
2025 39,359,000 -0.34%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-08-29 02:48