Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.87
MKS Inc. (MKSI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.3%
Payout Ratio
20.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
MKSI Dividend Income Check
Safety
20.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.6% and trend is flat.
MKSI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.3%
Trailing DPS$0.87
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout20.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout11.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR1.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.6%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.2%
Total Shareholder Yield0.5%
1Y Total Return287.5%
5Y Total Return65.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,55110Y ago$82,43920Y ago$122,184
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
MKSI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
MKSI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
MKS Inc. distributes 20.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 11.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MKSI does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 1.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MKSI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.3% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 0.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.6% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 65.5%, with dividends contributing 2.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $82,439 today.
MKSI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.43
Avg/Payment$0.2215
Latest Change+13.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026Latest | $0.2500 | ↑ +13.6% | 35.87% | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.2200 | — | 58.69% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | $0.2200 | — | 82.85% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| May 27, 2025 | $0.2200 | — | 1.01% | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $0.2200 | — | 88.09% | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | $0.2200 | — | 75.54% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | $0.2200 | — | 74.60% | Sep 6, 2024 |
| May 24, 2024 | $0.2200 | — | 67.17% | Jun 7, 2024 |
MKSI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.3%
#2 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
20.0% payout
Streak
0Y
1.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.5%
#2 of 3
ENTG
FELEMKSI Annual Dividend History (1998–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.25 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2025 | $0.88 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.37 | 20.1% | 4.97x | 0.6% |
| 2024 | $0.88 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.81 | 31.3% | 3.19x | 0.6% |
| 2023 | $0.88 | 0.0% | 4 | $-27.56 | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2022 | $0.88 | 2.3% | 4 | $5.56 | 15.8% | 6.32x | 0.6% |
| 2021 | $0.86 | 7.5% | 4 | $9.90 | 8.7% | 11.51x | 0.6% |
| 2020 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.33 | 12.6% | 7.91x | 0.5% |
| 2019 | $0.80 | 2.6% | 4 | $2.55 | 31.4% | 3.19x | 0.5% |
| 2018 | $0.78 | 10.6% | 4 | $7.14 | 10.9% | 9.15x | 0.5% |
| 2017 | $0.70 | 3.7% | 4 | $6.16 | 11.4% | 8.74x | 0.5% |
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Start ComparisonMKSI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MKSI stock.
How much dividend does MKSI pay per share?
MKS Inc. (MKSI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.87 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is MKSI's next ex-dividend date?
MKSI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MKSI typically pays dividends Annual.
Is MKSI's dividend safe?
MKSI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +20.0% and FCF payout ratio of +11.9%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has MKSI increased its dividend?
MKSI has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.9%.
How often does MKSI pay dividends?
MKS Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.87 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MKSI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MKSI five years ago would be worth approximately $16,551 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MKSI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MKSI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.