Mesa Laboratories, Inc. Dividends | Yield & Payout

For Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 0.54% and a payout ratio of -175.68%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

23 years
Metric (FY)20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003
Dividends per share (FY)$0.64$0.64$0.64$0.64$0.64$0.64$0.64$0.64$0.64$0.64$0.64$0.61$0.57$0.53$0.49$0.45$0.41$0.40$0.34$0.39$0.50$0.41$0.20
Dividend yield (FY) %0.54%0.57%0.37%0.25%0.26%0.29%0.28%0.43%0.52%0.66%0.86%0.64%1.04%1.02%1.60%1.62%2.50%1.64%2.12%3.68%3.05%2.64%0.00%
Payout ratio (FY) %-175.68%-1.36%366.24%178.46%96.67%201.78%32.90%-81.47%21.06%20.62%22.77%22.10%21.48%20.77%24.07%28.16%26.56%24.73%32.11%55.33%55.45%36.15%0.00%

Dividend Payout History

89 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-15November 28, 252025-11-28$0.16
2025-09-15August 29, 252025-08-29$0.16
2025-06-16May 30, 252025-05-30$0.16
2025-03-17February 28, 252025-02-28$0.16
2024-12-16November 29, 242024-11-29$0.16
2024-09-16August 30, 242024-08-30$0.16
2024-06-14May 31, 242024-05-31$0.16
2024-03-15February 28, 242024-02-29$0.16
2023-12-15November 29, 232023-11-30$0.16
2023-09-15August 30, 232023-08-31$0.16
2023-06-15May 30, 232023-05-31$0.16
2023-03-15February 27, 232023-02-28$0.16
2022-12-15November 29, 222022-11-30$0.16
2022-09-15August 30, 222022-08-31$0.16
2022-06-15May 27, 222022-05-31$0.16
2022-03-15February 25, 222022-02-28$0.16
2021-12-15November 29, 212021-11-30$0.16
2021-09-15August 30, 212021-08-31$0.16
2021-06-15May 27, 212021-05-31$0.16
2021-03-15February 25, 212021-02-26$0.16
2020-12-15November 27, 202020-11-30$0.16
2020-09-15August 28, 202020-08-31$0.16
2020-06-15May 28, 202020-05-29$0.16
2020-03-16February 27, 202020-02-28$0.16
2019-12-16November 27, 192019-11-29$0.16
2019-09-16August 29, 192019-08-30$0.16
2019-06-14May 30, 192019-05-31$0.16
2019-03-15February 27, 192019-02-28$0.16
2018-12-17November 29, 182018-11-30$0.16
2018-09-17August 30, 182018-08-31$0.16
2018-06-15May 30, 182018-05-31$0.16
2018-03-15February 27, 182018-02-28$0.16
2017-12-15November 29, 172017-11-30$0.16
2017-09-15August 29, 172017-08-31$0.16
2017-06-15May 26, 172017-05-31$0.16
2017-03-15February 24, 172017-02-28$0.16
2016-12-15November 28, 162016-11-30$0.16
2016-09-15August 29, 162016-08-31$0.16
2016-06-15May 26, 162016-05-31$0.16
2016-03-15February 25, 162016-02-29$0.16
2015-12-15November 25, 152015-11-30$0.16
2015-09-15August 27, 152015-08-31$0.16
2015-06-15May 27, 152015-05-29$0.16
2015-03-16February 25, 152015-02-27$0.16
2014-12-15November 25, 142014-11-28$0.16
2014-09-15August 27, 142014-08-29$0.15
2014-06-16May 28, 142014-05-30$0.15
2014-03-17February 26, 142014-02-28$0.15
2013-12-16November 26, 132013-11-29$0.15
2013-09-18August 28, 132013-08-30$0.14
2013-06-14May 22, 132013-05-27$0.14
2013-03-15February 25, 132013-02-27$0.14
2012-12-14November 28, 122012-11-30$0.14
2012-09-17August 27, 122012-08-29$0.13
2012-06-15May 25, 122012-05-30$0.13
2012-03-15February 23, 122012-02-27$0.13
2011-12-15November 23, 112011-11-28$0.13
2011-09-15August 24, 112011-08-26$0.12
2011-06-15May 26, 112011-05-31$0.12
2011-03-15February 23, 112011-02-25$0.12
2010-12-15November 24, 102010-11-29$0.12
2010-09-15August 27, 102010-08-31$0.11
2010-06-15May 26, 102010-05-28$0.11
2010-03-15February 24, 102010-02-26$0.11
2009-12-15November 25, 092009-11-30$0.11
2009-09-15August 26, 092009-08-28$0.10
2009-06-15May 29, 092009-06-02$0.10
2009-03-16February 25, 092009-02-27$0.10
2008-12-15November 24, 082008-11-26$0.10
2008-09-15August 26, 082008-08-28$0.10
2008-06-13May 22, 082008-05-27$0.10
2008-03-14February 21, 082008-02-25$0.10
2007-12-14November 21, 072007-11-26$0.10
2007-09-14August 21, 072007-08-23$0.08
2007-06-15May 17, 072007-05-21$0.08
2007-03-15February 27, 072007-03-01$0.08
2006-12-15November 29, 062006-12-01$0.18
2006-09-15August 30, 062006-09-01$0.07
2006-06-15May 30, 062006-06-01$0.07
2006-03-15February 27, 062006-03-01$0.07
2005-12-15November 29, 052005-12-01$0.32
2005-09-15August 30, 052005-09-01$0.06
2005-06-15May 27, 052005-06-01$0.06
2005-03-15February 25, 052005-03-01$0.06
2004-12-15November 29, 042004-12-01$0.26
2004-09-15August 30, 042004-09-01$0.05
2004-06-15May 27, 042004-06-01$0.05
2004-03-15February 26, 042004-03-01$0.05
2003-12-15November 26, 032003-12-01$0.20

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mesa Laboratories, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Mesa Laboratories, 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 Mesa Laboratories, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Mesa Laboratories, 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 Mesa Laboratories, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

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Can Mesa Laboratories, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

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

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