MKS Instruments Inc.
S&P 500MKSI/Technology · Scientific & Technical Instruments/NASDAQ
Dividend Yield
0.22%
$0.94 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
MKSI's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 19.0% earnings payout ratio & 15.2% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 2.3x interest coverage & Volatile profit margin stability.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 19.0%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 15.2%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 11.9%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
Risks
- Interest Coverage: 2.3xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
- 5-Year Dividend CAGR: 1.9%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
Payout & Coverage
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SafeAbout MKS Instruments Inc.
MKS Instruments Inc. is a technology company that delivers foundational technology solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications worldwide. It operates through three primary segments: Vacuum Solutions Division, offering pressure and flow measurement and control, gas and vapor delivery, gas composition analysis, reactive gas generation, power generation and delivery, and fiber optic sensing; Photonics Solutions Division, providing lasers, beam measurement, precision motion control, vibration isolation, photonics instruments, opto-mechanical components, optical elements, and systems for flexible PCB laser processing and high-density interconnect manufacturing; and Material Solutions Division, developing advanced surface modification, electroless and electrolytic plating, and surface finishing technologies for chemistry, equipment, and high-technology markets. The company supplies instruments, subsystems, process control solutions, and specialty chemicals that enhance process performance in sectors like life and health sciences, research, defense, and automotive. Products are distributed through direct sales, independent distributors, sales representatives, and online platforms including product catalogs. Incorporated in 1961 and headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, MKS Instruments Inc. supports innovations in artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and autonomous vehicles with its broad portfolio of vacuum technologies, photonics, optics, and precision systems.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
0.22%
Annual Dividend
$0.94
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
19.04%
FCF Payout Ratio
15.17%
52-Week Range
$88.49 - $421.58
Dividend History (2016–2025)
MKSI annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
MKSI earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
June 3, 2026
Last Payment Date
June 12, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
0.00%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
1.92%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
2.69%
3-Year Total Growth
0.00%
5-Year Total Growth
10.00%
10-Year Total Growth
30.37%
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