MLAB Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield

MLAB has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 0.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.71%
Payout Ratio 9.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 96.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.29%
Payout FCF 9.4%
Streak Years 23
Dividend Rating 37.68%
Ex-Dividend in 18 days: Buy before Feb 27, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -33.7%
Total Return 5y: -66.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Life Sciences Tools & Services

Top 1 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
A 38,383 M 0.79% 0.84%
Top 3 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
TMO 217,388 M 13.4% 42.1%
QGEN 10,553 M 27.0% 8.80%
BRKR 6,482 M 5.74% 96.4%

MLAB Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-27 2026-02-28 2026-03-16 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.2%
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.24%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-16 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.16%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-03-17 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.12%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.13%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-16 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.12%
2024-05-31 2024-05-31 2024-06-14 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.14%
2024-02-28 2024-02-29 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.15%
2023-11-29 2023-11-30 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.18%
2023-08-30 2023-08-31 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.11%
2023-05-30 2023-05-31 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.11%
2023-02-27 2023-02-28 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.09%
2022-11-29 2022-11-30 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.09%
2022-08-30 2022-08-31 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.09%
2022-05-27 2022-05-31 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.08%
2022-02-25 2022-02-28 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.06%
2021-11-29 2021-11-30 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.05%
2021-08-30 2021-08-31 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.06%
2021-05-27 2021-05-31 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.06%
2021-02-25 2021-02-26 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.06%
2020-11-27 2020-11-30 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2020-08-28 2020-08-31 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2020-05-28 2020-05-29 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-03-16 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2019-11-27 2019-11-29 2019-12-16 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-16 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2019-05-30 2019-05-31 2019-06-14 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2019-02-27 2019-02-28 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-17 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2018-08-30 2018-08-31 2018-09-17 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2018-05-30 2018-05-31 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2018-02-27 2018-02-28 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2017-11-29 2017-11-30 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2017-08-29 2017-08-31 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2017-05-26 2017-05-31 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2017-02-24 2017-02-28 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2016-11-28 2016-11-30 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2016-08-29 2016-08-31 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2016-05-26 2016-05-31 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2016-02-25 2016-02-29 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2015-11-25 2015-11-30 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2015-08-27 2015-08-31 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2015-05-27 2015-05-29 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2015-02-25 2015-02-27 2015-03-16 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2014-11-25 2014-11-28 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.16 6.7% N/A
2014-08-27 2014-08-29 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-05-28 2014-05-30 2014-06-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-02-26 2014-02-28 2014-03-17 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2013-11-26 2013-11-29 2013-12-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A

MLAB Dividend FAQ

Mesa Laboratories (NASDAQ: MLAB) is a diversified provider of life-sciences tools and quality-control solutions operating across four primary segments: Sterilization & Disinfection Control, Clinical Genomics, Biopharmaceutical Development, and Calibration Solutions. The company designs, manufactures, and services products that enable pharmaceutical, medical-device, dental, and research customers to verify sterilization efficacy, perform high-throughput genetic testing, conduct microfluidic protein and peptide analyses, and calibrate critical process parameters.

What is the Dividend Yield of MLAB?

As of February 2026, MLAB`s dividend yield is 0.71%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.80 USD by the current share price of 93.27.

Does MLAB pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MLAB paid a dividend of 0.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-27 and the payout was 0.16 USD.

How often does MLAB pay dividends?

MLAB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MLAB has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-27.

MLAB dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MLAB for the next 4 payments are between 0.159 (-0.6%) and 0.188 (+17.5%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will MLAB pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.16 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-27. The next Ex-Dividend date for Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) is 2026-02-27.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MLAB?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Mesa Laboratories (MLAB) is 2026-02-27.

What is the Dividend Growth of MLAB?

MLAB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of MLAB?

MLAB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.29%. If you bought MLAB's shares at 276.02 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.29% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MLAB?

MLAB Payout Consistency is 96.1%. 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: Mesa Laboratories has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MLAB have a good Dividend Yield?

MLAB`s 0.71% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MLAB?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MLAB is 9.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MLAB?

MLAB`s Overall Dividend Rating is 37.68%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MLAB Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MLAB's Outstanding Shares?

Mesa Laboratories's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.28% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has MLAB ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1987 3,482,000
1988 3,482,000
1989 3,333,300 -4.27%
1990 4,000,000 +20%
1991 5,000,000 +25%
1992 5,000,000
1993 4,285,700 -14.29%
1994 3,750,000 -12.5%
1995 4,545,500 +21.21%
1996 4,545,500
1997 4,545,500
1998 4,615,400 +1.54%
1999 3,753,000 -18.69%
2000 3,725,000 -0.75%
2001 3,418,000 -8.24%
2002 3,238,000 -5.27%
2003 3,148,000 -2.78%
2004 3,154,000 +0.19%
2005 3,033,000 -3.84%
2006 3,273,000 +7.91%
2007 3,292,000 +0.58%
2008 3,229,000 -1.91%
2009 3,317,000 +2.73%
2010 3,355,000 +1.15%
2011 3,498,000 +4.26%
2012 3,542,000 +1.26%
2013 3,637,000 +2.68%
2014 3,654,000 +0.47%
2015 3,755,000 +2.76%
2016 3,868,000 +3.01%
2017 3,781,000 -2.25%
2018 4,045,000 +6.98%
2019 4,367,000 +7.96%
2020 5,125,000 +17.36%
2021 5,233,000 +2.11%
2022 5,360,000 +2.43%
2023 5,396,000 +0.67%
2024 5,429,000 +0.61%
2025 5,535,000 +1.95%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-08 02:18