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MKSI Dividend History & Analysis | 0.6% Yield

MKSI has a dividend yield of 0.6% and paid 0.88 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.61%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.88
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.41%
Overall Dividend Rating 42.09%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.81%
Payout Ratio 12.0%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 52.03%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 42.8% (S&P 500: 19.4%)
Total Return 5y: 33.6% (S&P 500: 122.8%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
AMKR 8,099 M 2.22% 6.72%
BESI 13,514 M 1.47% 7.39%
KLIC 2,026 M 2.01% 3.42%
AMAT 182,232 M 0.94% 3.83%
JEN 1,347 M 1.87% 1.95%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
AMKR 8,099 M 106% 100%
ASM 31,654 M 53.1% 61.6%
AIXA 1,747 M 53.8% 41.8%
JEN 1,347 M 28.1% 62.0%
MU 232,025 M 32.0% 22.5%

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MKSI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-25 2025-08-25 2025-09-05 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.21%
2025-05-27 2025-05-27 2025-06-06 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.25%
2025-02-24 2025-02-24 2025-03-07 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.21%
2024-11-25 2024-11-25 2024-12-06 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.19%
2024-08-26 2024-08-26 2024-09-06 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.18%
2024-05-24 2024-05-28 2024-06-07 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.17%
2024-02-23 2024-02-26 2024-03-08 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.18%
2023-11-24 2023-11-27 2023-12-08 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.28%
2023-08-25 2023-08-28 2023-09-08 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.23%
2023-05-26 2023-05-30 2023-06-09 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.24%
2023-02-24 2023-02-27 2023-03-10 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.24%
2022-11-25 2022-11-28 2022-12-09 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.27%
2022-08-05 2022-08-08 2022-09-09 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.18%
2022-05-26 2022-05-30 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.19%
2022-02-25 2022-02-28 2022-03-11 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.15%
2021-11-26 2021-11-29 2021-12-10 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.14%
2021-08-27 2021-08-30 2021-09-10 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.15%
2021-05-27 2021-05-31 2021-06-11 Quarterly 0.22 10% 0.12%
2021-02-19 2021-02-22 2021-03-05 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.12%
2020-11-20 2020-11-23 2020-12-04 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.15%
2020-08-21 2020-08-24 2020-09-04 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2020-05-21 2020-05-25 2020-06-05 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2020-02-21 2020-02-24 2020-03-06 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-11-22 2019-11-25 2019-12-06 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-08-23 2019-08-26 2019-09-06 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-05-23 2019-05-27 2019-06-07 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-02-22 2019-02-25 2019-03-08 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-11-23 2018-11-26 2018-12-07 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-08-24 2018-08-27 2018-09-07 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-05-24 2018-05-28 2018-06-08 Quarterly 0.2 11.1% N/A
2018-02-23 2018-02-26 2018-03-09 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2017-11-24 2017-11-27 2017-12-08 Quarterly 0.18 2.9% N/A
2017-08-24 2017-08-28 2017-09-08 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2017-05-24 2017-05-29 2017-06-09 Quarterly 0.175 0% N/A
2017-02-23 2017-02-27 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.175 2.9% N/A
2016-11-23 2016-11-28 2016-12-09 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2016-08-25 2016-08-29 2016-09-09 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2016-05-25 2016-05-30 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2016-02-25 2016-02-29 2016-03-11 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2015-11-25 2015-11-30 2015-12-11 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2015-08-27 2015-08-31 2015-09-11 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-06-12 Quarterly 0.17 3% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-13 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2014-11-26 2014-12-01 2014-12-12 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2014-08-28 2014-09-02 2014-09-12 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2014-05-29 2014-06-02 2014-06-13 Quarterly 0.165 3.1% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-03-14 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2013-11-27 2013-12-02 2013-12-13 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2013-08-28 2013-08-30 2013-09-13 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2013-05-30 2013-06-03 2013-06-14 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A

MKSI Dividend FAQ

MKS Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:MKSI) is a leading provider of foundational technology solutions to various industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. The company operates globally, with a presence in several countries, including the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Singapore.

What is the Dividend Yield of MKSI?

As of October 2025, MKSI`s dividend yield is 0.61%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.88 USD by the current share price of 145.01.

Does MKSI pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, MKSI paid a dividend of 0.88 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-25 and the payout was 0.22 USD.

How often does MKSI pay dividends?

MKSI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MKSI has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-25.

Will MKSI pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.22 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-25. The next Ex-Dividend date for MKS Instruments (MKSI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MKSI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for MKS Instruments (MKSI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MKSI?

MKSI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.41% per year.
Weak growth: MKSI's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MKSI?

MKSI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.81%. If you bought MKSI's shares at 108.57 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.88 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.81% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MKSI?

MKSI Payout Consistency is 99.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: MKS Instruments has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MKSI have a good Dividend Yield?

MKSI`s 0.61% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MKSI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MKSI is 12.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MKSI?

MKSI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 42.09%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MKSI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MKSI`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

MKS Instruments`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.22% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 33.3%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has MKS Instruments ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1999 24,793,000
2000 36,820,000 +48.51%
2001 46,288,000 +25.71%
2002 51,380,000 +11%
2003 53,255,000 +3.65%
2004 53,878,000 +1.17%
2005 54,633,000 +1.4%
2006 55,961,000 +2.43%
2007 57,173,000 +2.17%
2008 50,754,000 -11.23%
2009 49,318,000 -2.83%
2010 51,407,000 +4.24%
2011 52,504,000 +2.13%
2012 53,234,000 +1.39%
2013 53,695,000 +0.87%
2014 53,436,000 -0.48%
2015 53,554,000 +0.22%
2016 54,518,000 +1.8%
2017 55,236,000 +1.32%
2018 54,454,000 -1.42%
2019 55,400,000 +1.74%
2020 55,500,000 +0.18%
2021 55,700,000 +0.36%
2022 66,700,000 +19.75%
2023 67,100,000 +0.6%
2024 67,700,000 +0.89%
2025 67,400,000 -0.44%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-20 04:40