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MKSI

MKS Inc.

MKSI

Technology · Scientific & Technical Instruments · Stock · quarterly payer

$214.83

Overvalued · -24% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

0.47%

Annual Dividend

$1.00

Payout Ratio

15%

5-Yr Growth

1.9%

Ex-Date

Aug 25, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about MKSI's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, MKS Inc. (MKSI) has a forward dividend yield of 0.47%, based on an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and a share price of $214.83.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, MKSI's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (90 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • MKSI has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • MKSI's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 25, 2026, for a dividend of $0.25 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, MKSI pays out 15% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • MKSI's dividend has grown at an average rate of 1.9% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, MKSI's 0.47% yield is 38% below its five-year average yield of 0.76%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for MKSI is $164.33 per share, 24% below the $214.83 share price, so MKSI screens as overvalued.
  • MKS Inc. (MKSI) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • MKS Inc. (MKSI) has raised its regular dividend 8 times and cut it 0 times across the 63 payments on record since 2011. Its most recent change was a 13.6% increase to $0.250 per share, going ex-dividend on Feb 23, 2026.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "MKSI Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/MKSI

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, MKS Inc. (MKSI) yields 0.47% ($1.00 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (90/100).

Is MKSI a good dividend stock?

Yes

MKS Inc. (MKSI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.47% ($1.00/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (15%)
  • 41% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.47%
Payout Ratio
15%
Annual Dividend
$1.00
5-Yr Avg Growth
1.9%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 25, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
2.02
Market Cap
$14.5B
P/E Ratio
34.2
5-Yr Total Return
41%
52-Week Range
$130.72 – $447.62
Dividend Safety
A · 90/100
Ever Cut?
No

MKSI dividend raises and cuts

MKS Inc. (MKSI) has raised its regular dividend 8 times and cut it 0 times across the 63 payments on record since 2011. Its most recent change was a 13.6% increase to $0.250 per share, going ex-dividend on Feb 23, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Feb 23, 2026Raise$0.220 → $0.250+13.6%
May 27, 2021Raise$0.200 → $0.220+10.0%
May 24, 2018Raise$0.180 → $0.200+11.1%
Nov 24, 2017Raise$0.175 → $0.180+2.9%
Feb 23, 2017Raise$0.170 → $0.175+2.9%
May 28, 2015Raise$0.165 → $0.170+3.0%
May 29, 2014Raise$0.160 → $0.165+3.1%
Aug 29, 2012Raise$0.150 → $0.160+6.7%
Every MKSI payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
MKSI ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 25, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →MKSI dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MKSI a good dividend stock?

Yes. MKS Inc. (MKSI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.47% ($1.00/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is MKSI undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, MKSI's fair value is about $164.33 versus a $214.83 share price — so it looks overvalued (-24% vs. fair value).

Is MKSI's dividend safe?

MKSI has a dividend-safety grade of A (90/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is MKSI's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for MKSI is about $164.33 per share, about 24% below the current $214.83 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is MKSI a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data MKSI screens as "yes" and overvalued. MKS Inc. (MKSI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.47% ($1.00/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will MKSI cut its dividend?

MKSI earns a dividend-safety grade of A (90/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does MKSI pay a dividend?

Yes. MKS Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.00 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.47%.

What is MKSI's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MKSI's forward dividend yield is 0.47%, based on a $1.00 annual dividend and a $214.83 share price.

What is MKSI's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MKSI pays $1.00 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is MKSI's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MKSI's payout ratio is 15% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has MKSI grown its dividend?

MKSI does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next MKSI ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MKSI's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 25, 2026, for $0.25 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.00 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$25.00
Annual$100.00
Monthly avg$8.33

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