MKS Inc. Dividends | Yield & Payout

Dividend history and payout analysis for MKS Inc. (MKSI). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

15 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011
Dividends per share (FY)$0.88$0.88$0.88$0.88$0.86$0.80$0.80$0.78$0.69$0.68$0.68$0.67$0.64$0.62$0.60
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A0.84%0.86%1.03%0.49%0.53%0.72%1.21%0.75%1.14%1.88%1.79%2.14%2.41%2.16%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A31.05%-3.20%15.62%8.64%12.57%31.00%10.79%11.26%34.69%29.41%30.10%94.97%68.05%24.18%

Dividend Payout History

60 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-05November 24, 252025-11-24$0.22
2025-09-05August 25, 252025-08-25$0.22
2025-06-06May 27, 252025-05-27$0.22
2025-03-07February 24, 252025-02-24$0.22
2024-12-06November 25, 242024-11-25$0.22
2024-09-06August 26, 242024-08-26$0.22
2024-06-07May 24, 242024-05-28$0.22
2024-03-08February 23, 242024-02-26$0.22
2023-12-08November 24, 232023-11-27$0.22
2023-09-08August 25, 232023-08-28$0.22
2023-06-09May 26, 232023-05-30$0.22
2023-03-10February 24, 232023-02-27$0.22
2022-12-09November 25, 222022-11-28$0.22
2022-09-09August 05, 222022-08-08$0.22
2022-06-10May 26, 222022-05-30$0.22
2022-03-11February 25, 222022-02-28$0.22
2021-12-10November 26, 212021-11-29$0.22
2021-09-10August 27, 212021-08-30$0.22
2021-06-11May 27, 212021-05-31$0.22
2021-03-05February 19, 212021-02-22$0.20
2020-12-04November 20, 202020-11-23$0.20
2020-09-04August 21, 202020-08-24$0.20
2020-06-05May 21, 202020-05-25$0.20
2020-03-06February 21, 202020-02-24$0.20
2019-12-06November 22, 192019-11-25$0.20
2019-09-06August 23, 192019-08-26$0.20
2019-06-07May 23, 192019-05-27$0.20
2019-03-08February 22, 192019-02-25$0.20
2018-12-07November 23, 182018-11-26$0.20
2018-09-07August 24, 182018-08-27$0.20
2018-06-08May 24, 182018-05-28$0.20
2018-03-09February 23, 182018-02-26$0.18
2017-12-08November 24, 172017-11-27$0.18
2017-09-08August 24, 172017-08-28$0.17
2017-06-09May 24, 172017-05-29$0.17
2017-03-10February 23, 172017-02-27$0.17
2016-12-09November 23, 162016-11-28$0.17
2016-09-09August 25, 162016-08-29$0.17
2016-06-10May 25, 162016-05-30$0.17
2016-03-11February 25, 162016-02-29$0.17
2015-12-11November 25, 152015-11-30$0.17
2015-09-11August 27, 152015-08-31$0.17
2015-06-12May 28, 152015-06-01$0.17
2015-03-13February 26, 152015-03-02$0.17
2014-12-12November 26, 142014-12-01$0.17
2014-09-12August 28, 142014-09-02$0.17
2014-06-13May 29, 142014-06-02$0.17
2014-03-14February 27, 142014-03-03$0.16
2013-12-13November 27, 132013-12-02$0.16
2013-09-13August 28, 132013-08-30$0.16
2013-06-14May 30, 132013-06-03$0.16
2013-03-15February 27, 132013-03-01$0.16
2012-12-14November 28, 122012-11-30$0.16
2012-09-14August 29, 122012-08-31$0.16
2012-06-15May 30, 122012-06-01$0.15
2012-03-16February 28, 122012-03-01$0.15
2011-12-16November 29, 112011-12-01$0.15
2011-09-16August 30, 112011-09-01$0.15
2011-06-17May 27, 112011-06-01$0.15
2011-03-18February 25, 112011-03-01$0.15

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MKS Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much MKS Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has MKS Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for MKS Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is MKS Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing MKS Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can MKS Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing MKS Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider MKS Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include MKS Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.