MKS Inc. Announces $500 Million Share Repurchase Program and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
The new buyback authorization replaces a prior program with approximately $28 million remaining available.
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Rhea-AI Summary
MKS (NASDAQ: MKSI) has approved a share repurchase program of up to $500 million and authorized a quarterly cash dividend.
The program replaces the July 2011 authorization, which had approximately $28 million remaining. The $0.25-per-share dividend is payable December 7, 2026, to shareholders of record November 25, 2026.
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Positive
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Up to $500 million in authorized common-stock repurchases provides for capital returns to shareholders. 3.8% of market cap
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- None.
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Market Reaction – MKSI
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Key Figures
- Share repurchase authorization
- Up to $500 million
- New program
- Quarterly cash dividend
- $0.25 per share
- Authorized quarterly dividend
- Remaining prior-program authorization
- Approximately $28 million
- Available under the program approved in July 2011
- Dividend record and payment dates
- November 25, 2026 / December 7, 2026
- Record date / payment date
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ANDOVER, Mass., Nov. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MKS Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program of up to
The new share repurchase program replaces the prior share repurchase program approved in July 2011, of which approximately
“The repurchase program reinforces our confidence in our strategy, financial position, and long-term cash generation,” said John T.C. Lee, President and CEO. “Share repurchases provide us with an opportunity to return capital to shareholders while we continue to invest in organic growth, strengthen the balance sheet and pursue disciplined capital allocation.”
The quarterly cash dividend is payable on December 7, 2026 to shareholders of record as of November 25, 2026. Future dividend declarations, as well as the record and payment dates for such dividends, are subject to the final determination of the Company's Board of Directors.
About MKS Inc.
MKS Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI) enables technologies that transform our world. We deliver foundational technology solutions to leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. We apply our broad science and engineering capabilities to create instruments, subsystems, systems, process control solutions and specialty chemicals technology that improve process performance, optimize productivity and enable unique innovations for many of the world’s leading technology and industrial companies. Our solutions are critical to addressing the challenges of miniaturization and complexity in advanced device manufacturing by enabling increased power, speed, feature enhancement, and optimized connectivity. Our solutions are also critical to addressing ever-increasing performance requirements across a wide array of specialty industrial applications. Additional information can be found at www.mks.com.
Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regarding MKS’ share repurchase program and dividend program as well as any future share repurchases and dividend payment obligations. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact should be considered to be forward-looking statements. Actual events or results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements set forth herein. Among the important factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are cash available for repurchase and distribution, the then current and expected needs and availability of cash to pay MKS’ obligations, volatility of stock price, and the other factors described in MKS’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. MKS is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date of this press release.
MKS Investor Relations Contact:
Paretosh Misra
Vice President, Investor Relations
Telephone: +1 (978) 284-4705
Email: paretosh.misra@mks.com
FAQ
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How much stock can MKS repurchase under its new program?
MKS can repurchase up to $500 million of its common stock under the new authorization. It replaces the program approved in July 2011, which had approximately $28 million remaining available.
When will MKS pay its quarterly dividend and how much is it?
MKS will pay a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on December 7, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 25, 2026.