MKS (MKSI) Dividend History & Yield
MKS (MKSI) has increased its dividend for multiple years and currently yields 0.55%. The most recent dividend was $0.2500/share on Mar 6, 2026, paid Quarterly.
MKSI
Current Yield
0.55%
TTM Dividend/Share
$0.91
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
19.0%
Consecutive Growth Years
0
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
0.00%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
1.92%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
2.76%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
2.5%
FCF payout ratio
4.5%
Net debt / EBITDA
1.2x
Interest coverage
2.95x
ROIC (TTM)
9.5%
Dividend Safety Score
5 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 19.0%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($7.38) covers dividend/share ($0.91).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 0 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 4.5%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 1.2x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (1.9%) exceeds EPS growth (-14.6%) — payout ratio expanding.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Feb 23, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 6, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2500
Ex-date Nov 24, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 5, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2200
Ex-date Aug 25, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 5, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2200
Ex-date May 27, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 6, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2200
Ex-date Feb 24, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 7, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2200
Ex-date Nov 25, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 6, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2200
Ex-date Aug 26, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 6, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2200
Ex-date May 24, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 7, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2200
Ex-date Feb 23, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 8, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2200
Ex-date Nov 24, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 8, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.2200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2200
Ex-date Aug 25, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 8, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.2200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2200
Ex-date May 26, 2023
- Payment date
- Jun 9, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.2200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2200
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Dec 5, 2025 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 |
| May 27, 2025 | Jun 6, 2025 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Mar 7, 2025 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Sep 6, 2024 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 |
| May 24, 2024 | Jun 7, 2024 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Mar 8, 2024 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 |
| Nov 24, 2023 | Dec 8, 2023 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Sep 8, 2023 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 |
| May 26, 2023 | Jun 9, 2023 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
The table shows 10 year-over-year increases across 15 calendar years of data (2011–2025).
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.8800 | — | — |
| 2025 | $0.8800 | $0.8800 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | $0.8800 | $0.8800 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | $0.8800 | $0.8800 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | $0.8600 | $0.8800 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $0.8000 | $0.8600 | +7.5% |
| 2020 | $0.8000 | $0.8000 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $0.7800 | $0.8000 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | $0.7050 | $0.7800 | +10.6% |
| 2017 | $0.6800 | $0.7050 | +3.7% |
| 2016 | $0.6700 | $0.6800 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | $0.6550 | $0.6700 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | $0.6400 | $0.6550 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | $0.6200 | $0.6400 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | $0.6000 | $0.6200 | +3.3% |
| 2011 | — | $0.6000 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for MKS (MKSI) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$61.00M
YoY change
0.0%
5Y CAGR
+6.0%
Peak year (2023)
$59.00M
Latest annual
$59.00M
Cash dividends paid over time for MKS (MKSI)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for MKS (MKSI)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59.00M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 2024 | $59.00M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 2023 | $59.00M | +13.5% | +$7.00M | ||
| 2022 | $52.00M | +9.2% | +$4.40M | ||
| 2021 | $47.60M | +8.2% | +$3.60M | ||
| 2020 | $44.00M | +1.1% | +$472,000 | ||
| 2019 | $43.53M | +2.6% | +$1.12M | ||
| 2018 | $42.41M | +11.1% | +$4.23M | ||
| 2017 | $38.18M | +5.0% | +$1.82M | ||
| 2016 | $36.36M | +1.1% | +$392,000 | ||
| 2015 | $35.97M | +3.2% | +$1.12M | ||
| 2014 | $34.85M | +2.6% | +$876,000 | ||
| 2013 | $33.98M | +3.9% | +$1.29M | ||
| 2012 | $32.69M | +4.2% | +$1.31M | ||
| 2011 | $31.37M | — | +$31.37M | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2001 | $0 | -100.0% | -$1.42M | ||
| 2000 | $1.42M | -96.5% | -$38.58M | ||
| 1999 | $40.00M | +545.2% | +$33.80M | ||
| 1998 | $6.20M | — | — |
In 2025, MKS (MKSI) dividends paid totalled $59.00M – edged up 0.0% year-over-year.
MKS dividends paid has recorded the values shown across consecutive periods, with a +6.0% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
The dataset's maximum dividends paid sits at $59.00M (2023); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 2001.
Among 8 Technology peers, MKS (MKSI) ranks 7th; the peer median for dividends paid is $6.06B.
MKS Dividends Paid 2025: $59.00M
MKS dividends paid in 2025 was $59.00M, edged up 0.0% from 2024.
MKS Dividends Paid 2024: $59.00M
MKS dividends paid in 2024 was $59.00M, edged up 0.0% from 2023.
MKS Dividends Paid 2023: $59.00M
MKS dividends paid in 2023 was $59.00M, grew 13.5% from 2022. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
MKS Dividends Paid 2022: $52.00M
MKS dividends paid in 2022 was $52.00M, grew 9.2% from 2021.
MKS Dividends Paid 2021: $47.60M
MKS dividends paid in 2021 was $47.60M.
See more financial history for MKS (MKSI).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as MKS, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| TSMC (TSM) | $471.61B | Technology |
| Microsoft (MSFT) | $24.08B | Technology |
| Apple (AAPL) | $15.42B | Technology |
| Broadcom (AVGO) | $11.14B | Technology |
| NVIDIA (NVDA) | $974.00M | Technology |
| Micron Technology (MU) | $522.00M | Technology |
| AMD (AMD) | $0 | Technology |
| Intel (INTC) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
Does MKS pay dividends?
Yes, MKS (MKSI) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $0.91 per share annually, yielding 0.55%.
What is MKS's dividend yield?
MKS (MKSI) has a current dividend yield of 0.55%.
Is MKS's dividend safe?
MKS (MKSI) passes 5 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has MKS increased its dividend?
MKS (MKSI) has 0 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is MKS's dividend payout ratio?
MKS (MKSI) has a dividend payout ratio of 19.0%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is MKS's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for MKS (MKSI) is $61.00M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has MKS dividends paid changed year-over-year?
MKS (MKSI) dividends paid changed 0.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of MKS dividends paid?
MKS (MKSI) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +6.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did MKS dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
MKS dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $59.00M in 2023.
What was MKS dividends paid in 2024?
MKS (MKSI) dividends paid in 2024 was $59.00M.
What was MKS dividends paid in 2025?
MKS (MKSI) dividends paid in 2025 was $59.00M.
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