SIMO
Silicon Motion Technology
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Technology
- NASDAQ: SIMO
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 7, 2026
Dividend yield: 0.73%
Payout ratio: 54.9%
Silicon Motion Technology's most recent dividend was on May 7, 2026 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.5 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $2 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 0.71% based on its recent close price.
SIMO dividend stats
vs. Technology sector
Silicon Motion Technology Dividend yield
SIMO has a dividend yield of 0.71% which is lower than the Technology sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Technology sector average of 1.37%, Silicon Motion Technology's dividend yield is 48% lower. The historical 5-year average of SIMO's dividend yield is 2.3%, which is higher than the current one.
SIMO Dividend history
Silicon Motion Technology has been paying dividends since 2013. SIMO has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has not changed for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 319% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 76%.
Silicon Motion Technology Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | $0.5 | 0.82% |
| Feb 11, 2026 | $0.5 | 1.43% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.5 | 2.31% |
| Aug 7, 2025 | $0.5 | 2.68% |
| May 8, 2025 | $0.5 | 3.79% |
| Feb 13, 2025 | $0.5 | 3.62% |
| Nov 14, 2024 | $0.5 | 3.7% |
| Aug 8, 2024 | $0.5 | 3.3% |
| May 8, 2024 | $0.5 | 1.91% |
| Feb 16, 2024 | $0.5 | 1.46% |
| Nov 15, 2023 | $0.5 | 0.86% |
| Aug 10, 2022 | $0.5 | 2.49% |
| May 11, 2022 | $0.5 | 2.03% |
| Feb 11, 2022 | $0.5 | 2.25% |
| Nov 9, 2021 | $0.5 | 2.23% |
| Aug 4, 2021 | $0.35 | 1.73% |
| May 5, 2021 | $0.35 | 2.08% |
| Feb 12, 2021 | $0.35 | 2.2% |
| Nov 10, 2020 | $0.35 | 3.94% |
| Aug 5, 2020 | $0.35 | 3.5% |
| May 6, 2020 | $0.35 | 3.21% |
| Feb 12, 2020 | $0.35 | 2.76% |
| Nov 6, 2019 | $0.35 | 2.98% |
| Aug 7, 2019 | $0.3 | 3.68% |
| May 8, 2019 | $0.3 | 2.88% |
| Feb 14, 2019 | $0.3 | 2.94% |
| Nov 8, 2018 | $0.3 | 3.17% |
| Aug 8, 2018 | $0.3 | 2.11% |
| May 9, 2018 | $0.3 | 2.34% |
| Feb 9, 2018 | $0.3 | 2.24% |
| Nov 8, 2017 | $0.3 | 1.88% |
| Aug 3, 2017 | $0.2 | 1.86% |
| May 3, 2017 | $0.2 | 1.48% |
| Feb 9, 2017 | $0.2 | 1.75% |
| Nov 3, 2016 | $0.2 | 1.53% |
| Aug 3, 2016 | $0.15 | 1.14% |
| May 5, 2016 | $0.15 | 1.53% |
| Feb 12, 2016 | $0.15 | 1.91% |
| Nov 5, 2015 | $0.15 | 1.91% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | $0.15 | 2.41% |
| May 7, 2015 | $0.15 | 1.97% |
| Feb 10, 2015 | $0.15 | 2.01% |
Silicon Motion Technology dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
SIMO has a payout ratio of 54.9% which is higher than the Technology sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Technology sector average of 33.9%, Silicon Motion Technology's payout ratio is 62% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
SIMO dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCHP Microchip Technology Inc | 1.82% | $1.82 | 827.3% |
| TXN Texas Instruments Inc | 1.8% | $5.62 | 95.7% |
| QCOM Qualcomm Inc | 1.63% | $3.59 | 38.3% |
| SIMO Silicon Motion Technology Corp | 0.73% | $2 | 54.9% |
| AVGO Broadcom Inc | 0.63% | $2.48 | 40% |
| NVDA Nvidia Corp | 0.13% | $0.28 | 4.3% |
| MRVL Marvell Technology Group Ltd | 0.08% | $0.24 | 8.1% |
| WDC Western Digital Corp | 0.08% | $0.5 | 2.7% |
| MU Micron Technology Inc | 0.05% | $0.5 | 2.3% |
| INTC Intel Corp | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does Silicon Motion Technology pay a dividend?
Yes, Silicon Motion Technology has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. SIMO has been paying dividends since 2013.
When was SIMO's last dividend?
Silicon Motion Technology's last dividend ex-date was on May 7, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.5 per share.
How much dividend does Silicon Motion Technology pay (per share)?
On an annual basis SIMO pays $2 per share.
What is Silicon Motion Technology's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Silicon Motion Technology is 0.71%.
How often does Silicon Motion Technology pay dividends?
Silicon Motion Technology has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Silicon Motion Technology's dividend payout ratio?
Silicon Motion Technology's dividend payout ratio is 54.9%.
Does Silicon Motion Technology pay a good dividend?
Silicon Motion Technology's dividend yield is lower than the Technology sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.