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DSWL Dividend History & Analysis | 6.5% Yield

DSWL has a dividend yield of 6.5% and paid 0.2 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.53%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.20
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.13%
Overall Dividend Rating 68.98%
Yield on Cost 5y 11.11%
Payout Ratio 18.4%
Payouts in the last 12m 2
Payout Consistency 5y 52.22%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 69.5% (S&P 500: 17%)
Total Return 5y: 111.2% (S&P 500: 98.3%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
MEI 235 M 5.82% 1.98%
BHE 1,478 M 1.68% 3.89%
TEL 61,472 M 1.53% 3.06%
CTS 1,283 M 0.37% 0.78%
JBL 22,007 M 0.18% 0.96%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
TEL 61,472 M 5.98% 99.7%
BHE 1,478 M 0.92% 98.8%
MEI 235 M 4.94% 95.2%
FLEX 18,361 M -100% 100%

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DSWL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-07-03 2025-07-03 2025-07-17 Semiannual 0.1 0% 3.55%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-23 Semiannual 0.1 0% 3.68%
2024-07-05 2024-07-05 2024-07-19 Semiannual 0.1 0% 4.08%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-21 Semiannual 0.1 0% 3.9%
2023-07-03 2023-07-05 2023-07-20 Semiannual 0.1 0% 3.65%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-22 Semiannual 0.1 0% 3.25%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-15 Semiannual 0.1 0% 3.23%
2021-12-03 2021-12-06 2021-12-22 Semiannual 0.1 0% 2.46%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-07-09 Semiannual 0.1 11.1% 1.8%
2020-11-20 2020-11-23 2020-12-10 Semiannual 0.09 0% 2.7%
2020-06-24 2020-06-25 2020-07-10 Semiannual 0.09 12.5% N/A
2019-11-26 2019-11-27 2019-12-13 Semiannual 0.08 14.3% N/A
2019-06-24 2019-07-12 0.07 16.7% N/A
2018-11-26 2018-11-27 2018-12-18 Semiannual 0.06 50% N/A
2018-06-25 2018-06-26 2018-07-12 Semiannual 0.04 -42.9% N/A
2017-06-22 2017-06-26 2017-07-12 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2016-11-25 2016-11-29 2016-12-16 Quarterly 0.07 100% N/A
2016-07-05 2016-07-07 2016-07-27 Quarterly 0.035 0% N/A
2016-03-21 2016-03-23 2016-04-14 Quarterly 0.035 0% N/A
2015-11-19 2015-11-23 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.035 0% N/A
2015-09-15 2015-09-17 2015-10-07 Quarterly 0.035 0% N/A
2015-07-01 0.035 0% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-07-06 2015-07-16 Quarterly 0.035 0% N/A
2015-02-23 2015-02-25 2015-03-19 Quarterly 0.035 -30% N/A
2015-01-20 2015-01-22 2015-01-30 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-08-28 2014-09-02 2014-09-24 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-06-18 2014-06-20 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-03-06 2014-03-10 2014-03-28 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2013-11-21 2013-11-25 2013-12-18 Quarterly 0.05 -28.6% N/A
2013-09-09 2013-09-11 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.07 40% N/A
2013-06-24 2013-06-26 2013-07-18 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2013-02-13 2013-02-15 2013-03-07 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2012-11-27 2012-11-29 2012-12-18 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2012-08-23 2012-08-27 2012-09-11 Quarterly 0.05 -66.7% N/A
2012-07-03 2012-07-06 2012-07-27 Quarterly 0.15 650% N/A
2012-03-16 2012-03-20 2012-04-12 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2011-12-01 2011-12-05 2011-12-29 Quarterly 0.02 -33.3% N/A
2011-09-14 2011-09-16 2011-10-12 Quarterly 0.03 -40% N/A
2011-07-06 2011-07-08 2011-07-28 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2011-03-21 2011-03-23 2011-04-13 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2010-07-02 2010-07-07 2010-07-28 Quarterly 0.05 -50% N/A
2009-12-11 2009-12-15 2010-01-07 Quarterly 0.1 150% N/A
2009-03-10 0.04 -50% N/A
2008-10-21 2008-10-22 2008-11-06 Quarterly 0.08 -33.3% N/A
2008-07-07 2008-07-08 2008-07-29 Quarterly 0.12 -29.4% N/A
2008-02-29 2008-02-29 2008-03-18 Quarterly 0.17 70% N/A
2007-11-28 2007-11-30 2007-12-18 Quarterly 0.1 -41.2% N/A
2007-08-29 2007-08-31 2007-09-12 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2007-07-24 2007-07-05 2007-07-26 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2007-02-21 2007-02-23 2007-03-09 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A

DSWL Dividend FAQ

Deswell Industries Inc (NASDAQ:DSWL) is a manufacturing company that produces a diverse range of products, including injection-molded plastic parts, electronic products, and subassemblies, catering to original equipment manufacturers and contract manufacturers globally. With a presence in multiple regions, including China, the US, Europe, and others, the company has established a significant footprint in the industry.

What is the Dividend Yield of DSWL?

As of August 2025, DSWL`s dividend yield is 6.53%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.20 USD by the current share price of 3.80.

Does DSWL pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, DSWL paid a dividend of 0.20 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-07-03 and the payout was 0.1 USD.

How often does DSWL pay dividends?

DSWL pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, DSWL has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-07-03.

Will DSWL pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.1 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-07-03. The next Ex-Dividend date for Deswell Industries (DSWL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DSWL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Deswell Industries (DSWL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of DSWL?

DSWL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.13% per year.
Weak growth: DSWL's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of DSWL?

DSWL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 11.1%. If you bought DSWL's shares at 1.80 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.20 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 11.1% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DSWL?

DSWL Payout Consistency is 88.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Deswell Industries has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does DSWL have a good Dividend Yield?

DSWL`s 6.53% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DSWL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DSWL is 18.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of DSWL?

DSWL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.98%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

DSWL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in DSWL`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Deswell Industries`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.46% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -97.5%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Deswell Industries ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2005-03-30 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1995 10,227,300
1996 10,341,900 +1.12%
1997 11,254,500 +8.82%
1998 12,308,700 +9.37%
1999 12,020,900 -2.34%
2000 27,583,300 +129.46%
2001 28,432,900 +3.08%
2002 19,902,500 -30%
2003 21,404,800 +7.55%
2004 21,159,700 -1.15%
2005 14,924,000 -29.47%
2006 15,066,000 +0.95%
2007 15,791,000 +4.81%
2008 15,791,000
2009 16,017,000 +1.43%
2010 16,203,000 +1.16%
2011 16,198,000 -0.03%
2012 16,717,000 +3.2%
2013 16,262,000 -2.72%
2014 16,056,000 -1.27%
2015 16,056,000
2016 16,014,000 -0.26%
2017 16,085,000 +0.44%
2018 16,143,000 +0.36%
2019 15,916,000 -1.41%
2020 16,135,000 +1.38%
2021 16,229,000 +0.58%
2022 16,209,000 -0.12%
2023 16,025,000 -1.14%
2024 15,935,000 -0.56%
2025 15,935,000

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-08-16 15:47