MKS Inc. Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend

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MKS Inc (NASDAQ: MKSI) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, a 14% increase versus Q4 2025. The dividend is payable on March 6, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 23, 2026. Future dividends remain subject to Board approval.

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• Quarterly dividend increased by 14% to $0.25 per share
• Dividend payable on March 6, 2026 with record date Feb 23, 2026
• Signal of cash-flow strength and shareholder return commitment

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• Future dividend declarations remain subject to Board approval, not guaranteed

ANDOVER, Mass., Feb. 10, 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 authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, an increase of 14% from its Q4 2025 dividend, payable on March 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 23, 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’ dividend program and any future 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 distribution, the then current and expected needs and availability of cash to pay MKS’ obligations, and the other factors described in MKS’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 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

What dividend did MKS Inc (MKSI) declare on February 10, 2026?

MKS Inc declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. According to the company, this represents a 14% increase from its Q4 2025 dividend and is payable March 6, 2026 to shareholders of record Feb 23, 2026.

When will MKSI shareholders receive the March 2026 dividend payment?

The dividend is payable on March 6, 2026 to eligible shareholders. According to the company, shareholders of record as of February 23, 2026 will receive the $0.25 per share cash dividend on that payment date.

How much did MKS Inc raise its quarterly dividend for MKSI in Feb 2026?

MKS Inc increased the quarterly dividend by 14% to $0.25 per share. According to the company, this raise is measured versus the Q4 2025 dividend and reflects a higher cash return to shareholders.

Does the March 2026 dividend for MKSI guarantee future dividends?

No, future dividends are not guaranteed and remain subject to Board approval. According to the company, future dividend declarations and record/payment dates will be determined by the Board in its discretion.

What is the MKSI record date for the March 2026 dividend and why does it matter?

The record date is February 23, 2026, which determines eligible shareholders for the dividend. According to the company, only shareholders on record that date will receive the $0.25 per share payment on March 6, 2026.