MSA MSA Safety dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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- NYSE: MSA
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 15, 2025
Dividend yield: 1.26%
Payout ratio: 28.3%
MSA Safety's most recent dividend payment of $0.53 per share was made to shareholders on record before May 15, 2025. The payout stands at $2.06 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 1.26%. The latest MSA stock dividend of $0.53 is an increase from the previous $0.51 distribution, representing a growth of 3.9%.
MSA dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
MSA Safety Dividend yield
MSA has a dividend yield of 1.26% which is lower than the Industrials sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 1.57%, MSA Safety's dividend yield is 20% lower. Historically MSA's dividend yield has averaged at 1.2% in the last 5 years, which is in line with the current one.
MSA Dividend history
MSA Safety has been paying dividends for the last 31 years. According to our data MSA has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 7% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 9% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 17%.
MSA Safety Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | $0.53 | 1.3% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.51 | 1.29% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.51 | 1.16% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.51 | 1.09% |
| May 14, 2024 | $0.51 | 1.02% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | $0.47 | 1.07% |
| Nov 14, 2023 | $0.47 | 1.13% |
| Aug 15, 2023 | $0.47 | 1.05% |
| May 15, 2023 | $0.47 | 1.29% |
| Feb 13, 2023 | $0.46 | 1.34% |
| Nov 14, 2022 | $0.46 | 1.32% |
| Aug 15, 2022 | $0.46 | 1.36% |
| May 13, 2022 | $0.46 | 1.47% |
| Feb 11, 2022 | $0.44 | 1.29% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | $0.44 | 1.15% |
| Aug 13, 2021 | $0.44 | 1.08% |
| May 14, 2021 | $0.44 | 1.03% |
| Feb 18, 2021 | $0.43 | 1.04% |
| Nov 10, 2020 | $0.43 | 1.19% |
| Aug 14, 2020 | $0.43 | 1.36% |
| May 21, 2020 | $0.43 | 1.43% |
| Feb 11, 2020 | $0.42 | 1.19% |
| Nov 6, 2019 | $0.42 | 1.33% |
| Aug 19, 2019 | $0.42 | 1.56% |
| May 17, 2019 | $0.42 | 1.49% |
| Feb 15, 2019 | $0.38 | 1.49% |
| Nov 13, 2018 | $0.38 | 1.37% |
| Aug 17, 2018 | $0.38 | 1.46% |
| May 18, 2018 | $0.38 | 1.57% |
| Feb 13, 2018 | $0.35 | 1.86% |
| Nov 13, 2017 | $0.35 | 1.76% |
| Aug 14, 2017 | $0.35 | 2% |
| May 19, 2017 | $0.35 | 1.73% |
| Feb 10, 2017 | $0.33 | 1.91% |
| Nov 9, 2016 | $0.33 | 2.24% |
| Aug 16, 2016 | $0.33 | 2.36% |
| May 19, 2016 | $0.33 | 2.74% |
| Feb 11, 2016 | $0.32 | 3.25% |
| Nov 19, 2015 | $0.32 | 2.85% |
| Aug 17, 2015 | $0.32 | 2.63% |
| May 21, 2015 | $0.32 | 2.75% |
| Feb 10, 2015 | $0.31 | 2.63% |
MSA Safety dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
MSA has a payout ratio of 28.3% which is lower than the Industrials sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 34.7%, MSA Safety's payout ratio is 18% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
MSA dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOV Movado Group Inc | 8.64% | $1.4 | 184.2% |
| MATW Matthews International Corp | 4.62% | $0.99 | N/A |
| HI Hillenbrand Inc | 4.58% | $0.9 | N/A |
| MSA MSA Safety Inc | 1.26% | $2.06 | 28.3% |
| NPO Enpro Industries Inc | 0.65% | $1.21 | 30% |
Frequently asked questions
Does MSA Safety pay a dividend?
Yes, MSA Safety has been paying dividends for the last 31 years.
When was MSA's last dividend?
MSA Safety's last dividend ex-date was on May 15, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.53 per share.
How much dividend does MSA Safety pay (per share)?
MSA's annualized dividend per share is $2.06.
What is MSA Safety's dividend yield?
MSA Safety's current dividend yield is 1.26%.
How often does MSA Safety pay dividends?
MSA Safety pays dividends quarterly.
What is MSA Safety's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of MSA Safety is 28.3%.
Does MSA Safety pay a good dividend?
MSA Safety's dividend yield is lower than the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.