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MKS Inc. (MKSI) Stock Analysis

MKS Inc. (MKSI) is a Scientific & Technical Instruments stock listed on NASDAQ and quoted in US Dollar.

Last Updated: October 21, 2026

MKSI

$216.10

+$4.96 (+2.35%)

Oct 21, 2026 · Market close

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MKSI Key Statistics

As of Oct 21, 2026
Trading
Open
$216.35
Previous Close
$211.14
Day's Range
213.19–218.14
52-Week Range
130.72–447.62
Volume
1.35M
BetaHow much the share price moves relative to the wider market. 1.0 moves in line with it; above 1.0 swings more, below 1.0 less.
2.03
Valuation
Market Cap
$14.61B
P/E Ratio
34.36
Forward P/EShare price divided by forecast earnings for the year ahead, rather than the year just past.
12.29
PEG RatioThe P/E ratio divided by the expected earnings growth rate. It puts a high P/E in the context of how fast profits are growing.
1.32
P/S ratioMarket value divided by annual revenue. Useful for companies that are not yet profitable, where a P/E cannot be calculated.
3.36
EPS (ttm)Profit attributable to each share over the last twelve months.
6.29
Financials (FY)
Revenue (FY)
$3.93B+9.62%
Net Income (FY)
$295.00M+55.26%
Profit marginThe share of revenue left as profit after all costs and taxes.
10.10%
Shares OutstandingThe total number of shares held by all investors. Market value is this figure multiplied by the share price.
67.62M
1-Year Return
+54.06%
Dividend and dates
Dividend
$1.00+0.47%
Ex-Dividend Date
August 25, 2026
Earnings Date
November 4, 2026
Avg Volume
1.38M

Only metrics the company reports are shown. Data provided by Yahoo Finance via yfinance. Updated daily.

Key facts

As of October 21, 2026, MKSI closed at $216.10, +54.06% over 1 year.

MKS Inc. (MKSI) has a market capitalization of $14.61B.

In fiscal 2025, MKSI reported revenue of $3.93B.

MKSI Stock Return by Calendar Year

MKS Inc. (MKSI) 10-year return: what $10,000 became

1 year
$10,000 $15,406
+54.06%
5 years
$10,000 $15,415
+54.15%
10 years
$10,000 $48,160
+381.60%

If you had invested $10,000 in MKS Inc. (MKSI) 10 years ago, at the close on October 21, 2016, it would have been worth $48,160 at the close on October 21, 2026: +381.60% in total, +17.02% a year, with dividends reinvested. A historical calculation from closing prices adjusted for splits and dividends, before fees and taxes.

Calendar-year returns computed from daily closing prices. Partial years are shown muted and marked with an asterisk.

YearReturn
2026 (partial year)+35.46%
2025+54.37%
2024+2.21%
2023+22.62%
2022−50.97%
2021+16.38%
2020+37.70%
2019+71.89%
2018−31.06%
2017+60.48%
2016 (partial year)+26.56%

As of October 21, 2026.

MKSI Revenue and Earnings by Fiscal Year

FY ends December
Fiscal yearRevenueNet incomeNet margin
2025$3.93B$295.00M7.5%
2024$3.59B$190.00M5.3%
2023$3.62B−$1.84B−50.8%
2022$3.55B$333.00M9.4%
Fiscal yearRevenueGross profitOperating incomeNet incomeNet margin
2025$3.93B$1.84B$567.00M$295.00M7.5%
2024$3.59B$1.71B$518.00M$190.00M5.3%
2023$3.62B$1.64B$384.00M−$1.84B−50.8%
2022$3.55B$1.55B$672.00M$333.00M9.4%

Annual figures as reported, in the company's reporting currency. As of December 31, 2025.

MKSI Dividend History

$0.88+0.0% vs 2024

Dividends per share, 2025 · 4 payments

YearDividends per sharePaymentsChange
2026*$0.753—
2025$0.884+0.0%
2024$0.884+0.0%
2023$0.884+0.0%
YearDividends per sharePaymentsChange
2026 (partial year)$0.753—
2025$0.884+0.0%
2024$0.884+0.0%
2023$0.884+0.0%
2022$0.884+2.3%
2021$0.864+7.5%
2020$0.804+0.0%
2019$0.804+2.6%
2018$0.784+10.6%
2017$0.714+314.7%
2016$0.171—

Most recent payment: $0.25 per share, ex-dividend August 25, 2026. Per-share amounts summed by calendar year from ex-dividend dates. Partial years are shown muted and marked with an asterisk.

MKSI Valuation vs Scientific & Technical Instruments Median

Median of 33 stocks
MetricMKSIScientific & Technical Instruments medianvs median
P/E34.3638.8111% below
P/S ratio3.364.5827% below
Profit margin10.10%11.31%1.2 pts below

Medians across 33 Scientific & Technical Instruments stocks that report the metric. Medians, not averages, so one outlier cannot move them. As of October 21, 2026.

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Analysis

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Company Overview

The market values MKS Inc. (MKSI) at $14.61B. It is classified in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry, within the Technology sector. The company reports 10,200 employees.

Over the past 52 weeks the price has ranged from $130.72 to $447.62. MKSI last closed at $216.10 on October 21, 2026. That is +$4.96 (+2.35%) against the previous close. The latest close sits 65.32% above that 52-week low.

Financial Health

In fiscal 2025, MKS Inc. reported revenue of $3.93B. That is +9.62% against the prior fiscal year, when revenue was $3.59B. The same year closed with net income of $295.00M. That is +55.26% against the prior fiscal year. The reported profit margin is 10.1%. That is 1.2 percentage points below the Scientific & Technical Instruments median of 11.31%. Earnings per share on a trailing basis come to 6.29.

Across the 4 fiscal years on file, revenue moves from $3.55B in 2022 to $3.93B in 2025. Of those 4 years, 3 report positive net income.

Valuation Assessment

MKSI trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 34.36. That is 11.45% below the Scientific & Technical Instruments median of 38.81. On forward earnings the ratio is 12.29. The PEG ratio, which sets the P/E against expected earnings growth, reads 1.32. Measured against sales, the shares trade at 3.36 times revenue. On price-to-sales that is 26.64% below the Scientific & Technical Instruments median of 4.58. 33 Scientific & Technical Instruments companies report these metrics, and the medians quoted come from that group.

Beta against the wider market is reported at 2.03. Daily returns over the trailing 10 years annualize to a volatility of 48.83%. Over the trailing twelve months the total return is +54.06%. Measured over 10 years, that is +17.02% a year compounded.

Growth & Income

Shareholders receive a dividend, yielding 0.47% on the latest price. That is 0.1 percentage points below the Scientific & Technical Instruments median yield of 0.53%. The indicated annual rate is $1.00 a share. The ex-dividend date on file is August 25, 2026. Dividends are recorded for 11 calendar years; 2026 shows 3 payments totalling $0.75 a share. The year before, 2025, totalled $0.88 a share.

Across the complete calendar years on file, 2019 returned +71.89% and 2022 returned −50.97%. Of the 9 complete calendar years on file, 7 finished higher. So far in 2026 the total return is +35.46%.

Peer Comparison

MKS Inc. (MKSI) operates in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry. Here is how it compares to its closest peers by market capitalization:

Company Ticker Market Cap P/E Ratio
MKS Inc. MKSI $14.61B 34.4
Keysight Technologies, Inc. KEYS $58.11B 46.2
Garmin Ltd. GRMN $56.15B 30.0
Coherent Corp. COHR $46.78B 57.7

The Scientific & Technical Instruments industry average P/E ratio is 38.8x. MKS Inc. trades at a P/E of 34.4.

Every figure above is read from this page's own data on each daily rebuild. Informational only, not financial advice. As of October 21, 2026.

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About MKS Inc.

MKS Inc. provides foundational technology solutions to semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications in the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, and internationally. The company operates through Vacuum Solutions Division (VSD), Photonics Solutions Division (PSD), and Material Solutions Division (MSD) segments. Its VSD segment provides foundational technology solutions, including pressure measurement and control, flow measurement and control, gas and vapor delivery, gas composition analysis, electronic control technology, reactive gas generation and delivery, power generation and delivery, and fiber optic temperature and position sensing. The PSD segment offers range of solutions, which include lasers, photonics, optics, precision motion control, and vibration control. Its MSD segment develops, process, and manufactures technologies comprising advanced surface modification, electroless and electrolytic plating, and surface finishing for chemistry, equipment, and services markets, as well as high-technology applications. In addition, the company sells its products and services through direct sales, network of independent distributors, and sales representatives, as well as websites, including product catalogs. MKS Inc. was formerly known as MKS Instruments, Inc. and changed its name to MKS Inc. in May 2025. The company was incorporated in 1961 and is based in Andover, Massachusetts.

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