Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.09
MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.2%
Payout Ratio
29.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
12 years
MSA Dividend Income Check
Safety
29.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.4% and trend is rising.
MSA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.2%
Trailing DPS$2.09
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout29.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout26.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR4.9%
5Y CAGR4.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.3%
Total Shareholder Yield2.5%
1Y Total Return13.2%
5Y Total Return13.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,35610Y ago$39,83520Y ago$46,421
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.
MSA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
MSA Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
MSA Safety Incorporated distributes 29.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 26.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MSA has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.9% and 5-year CAGR of 4.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MSA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.2% dividend yield, 1.3% buyback yield, 2.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 13.6%, with dividends contributing 6.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $39,835 today.
MSA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$9.64
Avg/Payment$0.4820
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026Latest | $0.5300 | — | 1.05% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.5300 | — | 1.34% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.5300 | — | 1.23% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.5300 | ↑ +3.9% | 1.30% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.5100 | — | 1.29% | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.5100 | — | 1.16% | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.5100 | — | 1.09% | Sep 10, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 | $0.5100 | ↑ +8.5% | 1.02% | Jun 10, 2024 |
MSA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.2%
#6 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
29.5% payout
Streak
12Y
4.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.5%
#5 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSAMSA Safety Incorpora… | $6.7B | 1.2% | 29.5% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  HONHoneywell Internatio… | $137.4B | 2.1% | 62.9% | 15 | Watch |
 MMM3M Company | $76.4B | 1.5% | 36.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ROPRoper Technologies, … | $36.1B | 0.9% | 23.1% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st  AMSFAMERISAFE, Inc. | $556M | 8.6% | 1.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
 LAKELakeland Industries,… | $94M | 1.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  KFRCKforce Inc. | $769M | 3.7% | 78.9% | 8 | Watch |
MSA Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.53 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $2.10 | 5.0% | 4 | $7.09 | 29.6% | 3.38x | 1.4% |
| 2024 | $2.00 | 7.0% | 4 | $7.21 | 27.7% | 3.60x | 1.4% |
| 2023 | $1.87 | 2.7% | 4 | $1.48 | 126.4% | 0.79x | 1.3% |
| 2022 | $1.82 | 4.0% | 4 | $4.56 | 39.9% | 2.51x | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $1.75 | 2.3% | 4 | $0.54 | 324.1% | 0.31x | 1.2% |
| 2020 | $1.71 | 4.3% | 4 | $3.16 | 54.1% | 1.85x | 1.2% |
| 2019 | $1.64 | 10.1% | 4 | $3.48 | 47.1% | 2.12x | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $1.49 | 8.0% | 4 | $3.19 | 46.7% | 2.14x | 1.0% |
| 2017 | $1.38 | 5.3% | 4 | $0.67 | 206.0% | 0.49x | 0.9% |
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Start ComparisonMSA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MSA stock.
How much dividend does MSA pay per share?
MSA Safety Incorporated (MSA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.09 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is MSA's next ex-dividend date?
MSA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MSA typically pays dividends Annual.
Is MSA's dividend safe?
MSA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +29.5% and FCF payout ratio of +26.2%. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is MSA a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, MSA Safety Incorporated is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.2%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does MSA pay dividends?
MSA Safety Incorporated pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.09 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MSA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MSA five years ago would be worth approximately $11,356 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MSA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MSA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.