MKSI Mks Instruments dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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Last dividend date: May 27, 2025
Dividend yield: 0.84%
Payout ratio: 26.1%
Mks Instruments's most recent dividend of $0.22 per share was on May 27, 2025 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $0.88 per share represents a current dividend yield of 0.84%.
MKSI dividend stats
vs. Technology sector
Mks Instruments Dividend yield
MKSI has a dividend yield of 0.84% which is above its peers average but below the Technology sector and the industry average. Compared to its Technology sector average of 1.64%, Mks Instruments's dividend yield is 49% lower. The current dividend yield is above the historical average of 0.8% of the last 5 years.
MKSI Dividend history
Mks Instruments has a history of paying dividends since 2011. Our records of MKSI show that the company has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has remained the same for the last twelve months. But since the stock price has gone down by 23% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 29%.
Mks Instruments Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2025 | $0.22 | 1.01% |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $0.22 | 0.88% |
| Nov 25, 2024 | $0.22 | 0.76% |
| Aug 26, 2024 | $0.22 | 0.75% |
| May 24, 2024 | $0.22 | 0.67% |
| Feb 23, 2024 | $0.22 | 0.73% |
| Nov 24, 2023 | $0.22 | 1.12% |
| Aug 25, 2023 | $0.22 | 0.93% |
| May 26, 2023 | $0.22 | 0.88% |
| Feb 24, 2023 | $0.22 | 0.96% |
| Nov 25, 2022 | $0.22 | 1.09% |
| Aug 5, 2022 | $0.22 | 0.73% |
| May 26, 2022 | $0.22 | 0.74% |
| Feb 25, 2022 | $0.22 | 0.58% |
| Nov 26, 2021 | $0.22 | 0.55% |
| Aug 27, 2021 | $0.22 | 0.56% |
| May 27, 2021 | $0.22 | 0.44% |
| Feb 19, 2021 | $0.2 | 0.47% |
| Nov 20, 2020 | $0.2 | 0.6% |
| Aug 21, 2020 | $0.2 | 0.66% |
| May 21, 2020 | $0.2 | 0.8% |
| Feb 21, 2020 | $0.2 | 0.71% |
| Nov 22, 2019 | $0.2 | 0.78% |
| Aug 23, 2019 | $0.2 | 1.07% |
| May 23, 2019 | $0.2 | 1.08% |
| Feb 22, 2019 | $0.2 | 0.95% |
| Nov 23, 2018 | $0.2 | 1.07% |
| Aug 24, 2018 | $0.2 | 0.83% |
| May 24, 2018 | $0.2 | 0.65% |
| Feb 23, 2018 | $0.18 | 0.63% |
| Nov 24, 2017 | $0.18 | 0.67% |
| Aug 24, 2017 | $0.175 | 0.87% |
| May 24, 2017 | $0.175 | 0.86% |
| Feb 23, 2017 | $0.175 | 1.02% |
| Nov 23, 2016 | $0.17 | 1.18% |
| Aug 25, 2016 | $0.17 | 1.41% |
| May 25, 2016 | $0.17 | 1.73% |
| Feb 25, 2016 | $0.17 | 2.08% |
| Nov 25, 2015 | $0.17 | 1.84% |
| Aug 27, 2015 | $0.17 | 2.02% |
| May 28, 2015 | $0.17 | 1.76% |
| Feb 26, 2015 | $0.165 | 1.84% |
Mks Instruments dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
MKSI has a payout ratio of 26.1% which is higher than its peers average but lower than the Technology sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Technology sector average of 38.1%, Mks Instruments's payout ratio is 31% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
MKSI dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGNX Cognex Corp | 0.97% | $0.32 | 45.7% |
| LRCX Lam Research Corp | 0.93% | $0.92 | 25.5% |
| AMAT Applied Materials Inc | 0.87% | $1.66 | 20.1% |
| MKSI Mks Instruments Inc | 0.84% | $0.88 | 26.1% |
| AME Ametek Inc | 0.64% | $1.18 | 19.3% |
| ROP Roper Technologies Inc | 0.55% | $3.15 | 22.5% |
| ENTG Entegris Inc | 0.46% | $0.4 | 19.4% |
| AEIS Advanced Energy Industries Inc | 0.29% | $0.4 | 20.3% |
| ESE Esco Technologies Inc | 0.16% | $0.32 | 7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Mks Instruments pay a dividend?
Yes, Mks Instruments has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. MKSI has been paying dividends since 2011.
When was MKSI's last dividend?
Mks Instruments's last dividend ex-date was on May 27, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.22 per share.
How much dividend does Mks Instruments pay (per share)?
On an annual basis MKSI pays $0.88 per share.
What is Mks Instruments's dividend yield?
Mks Instruments's current dividend yield is 0.84%.
How often does Mks Instruments pay dividends?
Mks Instruments pays four dividends per year.
What is Mks Instruments's dividend payout ratio?
Mks Instruments's dividend payout ratio is 26.1%.
Does Mks Instruments pay a good dividend?
Mks Instruments's dividend yield is below the Technology sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.