MSA Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

MSA has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 2.13 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.56%
Payout Ratio 25.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.66%
Consistency Lifetime 92.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.37%
Payout FCF 26.8%
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 55.91%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
EBF 507 M 5.35% 6.74%
EDEN 5,983 M 4.60% 6.19%
SPIE 9,332 M 3.95% 6.23%
PBI 2,072 M 3.90% 5.47%
REN 59,266 M 3.59% 3.94%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
VLTO 21,296 M 126.08% 100.0%
FILA 484 M 60.69% 65.6%
ROL 25,874 M 18.81% 94.5%
CTAS 68,968 M 18.57% 93.9%
TEP 5,110 M 15.02% 96.6%
MSA Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 2026-06-10 0.54 +1.9% 0.31%
2026-02-13 2026-02-13 2026-03-10 Quarterly 0.53 0% 0.27%
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-12-10 Quarterly 0.53 0% 0.34%
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% N/A
2021-02-18 2021-02-19 2021-03-10 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2020-11-10 2020-11-12 2020-12-10 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
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

MSA Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of MSA?

As of May 2026, MSA's dividend yield is 1.56%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.13 USD by the current share price of 168.55.

Does MSA pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, MSA paid a dividend of 2.13 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-15 and the payout was 0.54 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 2026-05-15.

MSA dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MSA for the next payments are between 0.546 (+1.1%) and 0.558 (+3.3%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.31%.

Will MSA pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.54 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-15. 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 4.66% 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 1.37%. If you bought MSA's shares at 154.94 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.13 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.37% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MSA?

MSA Payout Consistency is 92.2%. 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 1.56% 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 25.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MSA?

MSA's Overall Dividend Rating is 55.91%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MSA Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in MSA's Outstanding Shares?

MSA Safety's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.63% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -82.8%). Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has MSA ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 29, 2004 with a ratio of 3:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 3 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 60,024,000 0%
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 0%
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 39,248,000 -0.63%
2026 38,986,000 -0.67%

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: 2026-05-21 03:01 UTC