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MLAB

Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

MLAB

Technology · Scientific & Technical Instruments · Stock · quarterly payer

$122.48

Undervalued · +28% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

0.52%

Annual Dividend

$0.64

Payout Ratio

75%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Nov 30, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about MLAB's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) has a forward dividend yield of 0.52%, based on an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and a share price of $122.48.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, MLAB's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (90 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • MLAB has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • MLAB's next ex-dividend date is Nov 30, 2026, with payment on Dec 15, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, MLAB pays out 75% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • MLAB's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, MLAB's 0.52% yield is 15% above its five-year average yield of 0.45%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for MLAB is $157.16 per share, 28% above the $122.48 share price, so MLAB screens as undervalued.
  • Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) has raised its regular dividend 10 times and cut it 0 times across the 92 payments on record since 2003. Its most recent change was a 6.7% increase to $0.160 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 25, 2014.
Cite this page

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

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) yields 0.52% ($0.64 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (90/100).

Is MLAB a good dividend stock?

Yes

Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.52% ($0.64/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
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.52%
Payout Ratio
75%
Annual Dividend
$0.64
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Nov 30, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.05
Market Cap
$685.4M
P/E Ratio
144.1
5-Yr Total Return
-60%
52-Week Range
$69.51 – $144.35
Dividend Safety
A · 90/100
Ever Cut?
No

MLAB dividend raises and cuts

Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) has raised its regular dividend 10 times and cut it 0 times across the 92 payments on record since 2003. Its most recent change was a 6.7% increase to $0.160 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 25, 2014.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Nov 25, 2014Raise$0.150 → $0.160+6.7%
Nov 26, 2013Raise$0.140 → $0.150+7.1%
Nov 28, 2012Raise$0.130 → $0.140+7.7%
Nov 23, 2011Raise$0.120 → $0.130+8.3%
Nov 24, 2010Raise$0.110 → $0.120+9.1%
Nov 25, 2009Raise$0.100 → $0.110+10.0%
Nov 21, 2007Raise$0.0800 → $0.100+25.0%
Feb 27, 2007Raise$0.0700 → $0.0800+14.3%
Feb 27, 2006Raise$0.0600 → $0.0700+16.7%
Feb 25, 2005Raise$0.0500 → $0.0600+20.0%
Every MLAB payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
MLAB ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 30, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →MLAB dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MLAB a good dividend stock?

Yes. Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.52% ($0.64/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 MLAB undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, MLAB's fair value is about $157.16 versus a $122.48 share price — so it looks undervalued (+28% vs. fair value).

Is MLAB's dividend safe?

MLAB 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 MLAB's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for MLAB is about $157.16 per share, roughly 28% above the current $122.48 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is MLAB a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data MLAB screens as "yes" and undervalued. Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.52% ($0.64/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 MLAB cut its dividend?

MLAB 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 MLAB pay a dividend?

Yes. Mesa Laboratories, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.64 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.52%.

What is MLAB's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MLAB's forward dividend yield is 0.52%, based on a $0.64 annual dividend and a $122.48 share price.

What is MLAB's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MLAB pays $0.64 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is MLAB's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MLAB's payout ratio is 75% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

How many years has MLAB grown its dividend?

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

When is the next MLAB ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for MLAB is Nov 30, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $0.64 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$16.00
Annual$64.00
Monthly avg$5.33

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