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MKS Instruments Inc.

S&P 500

MKSI/Technology · Scientific & Technical Instruments/NASDAQ

Dividend Yield

0.22%

$0.94 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$410.31P/E87.6MCap28.4BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

68/ 100Safe

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

Safe
19.0%Very Safe
15.2%Very Safe
11.9%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Caution
1.1xCaution
152.7Caution

Profitability

Safe

Dividend Track Record

Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
Mostly StableCaution

About 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%

Income Calculator

MKSI Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

$41,031.00

Annual Income

$94.00

Quarterly Income

$23.50

Monthly Income

$7.83

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MKSI's current dividend yield?
MKS Instruments Inc. (MKSI) currently has a dividend yield of 0.22%, based on a stock price of $410.31 and an annual dividend of $0.94.
When is MKSI's next dividend payment date?
MKSI's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-03 and the next payment date is 2026-06-12. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does MKSI pay in dividends per year?
MKS Instruments Inc. paid $0.88 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has MKSI been increasing its dividend?
MKS Instruments Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 1.92% and a 10-year CAGR of 2.69%.
Is MKSI's dividend safe?
MKS Instruments Inc. has a payout ratio of 19.04%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 15.17%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is MKSI's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates MKS Instruments Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for technology companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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