IDCC Dividend History & Analysis | 0.9% Yield

IDCC has a dividend yield of 0.9% and paid 2.7 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.88%
Payout Ratio 21.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 13.82%
Consistency Lifetime 93.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.09%
Payout FCF 11.6%
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 68.04%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
VISN 2,579 M 101.01% 108.70%
ITRN 1,128 M 7.15% 15.93%
NOA3 79,207 M 3.52% 3.85%
CSCO 455,739 M 2.26% 3.57%
MSI 68,103 M 1.10% 2.41%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
NOA3 79,207 M 32.64% 74.7%
NOK 76,313 M 34.76% 75.5%
ITRN 1,128 M 22.09% 73.1%
MSI 68,103 M 11.29% 93.5%
CSCO 455,739 M 2.62% 100.0%
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7.15% Yield CSCO Cisco Systems
2.26% Yield
IDCC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-04-08 2026-04-08 2026-04-22 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.21%
2026-01-14 2026-01-14 2026-01-28 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.22%
2025-10-08 2025-10-08 2025-10-22 Quarterly 0.7 +16.7% 0.2%
2025-07-09 2025-07-09 2025-07-23 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.27%
2025-04-09 2025-04-09 2025-04-23 Quarterly 0.6 +33.3% 0.32%
2025-01-08 2025-01-08 2025-01-22 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.24%
2024-10-09 2024-10-09 2024-10-23 Quarterly 0.45 +12.5% 0.31%
2024-07-10 2024-07-10 2024-07-24 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.33%
2024-04-09 2024-04-10 2024-04-24 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.42%
2024-01-09 2024-01-10 2024-01-24 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.39%
2023-10-10 2023-10-11 2023-10-25 Quarterly 0.4 +14.3% 0.5%
2023-07-11 2023-07-12 2023-07-26 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.37%
2023-04-11 2023-04-12 2023-04-26 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.48%
2023-01-10 2023-01-11 2023-01-25 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.61%
2022-10-11 2022-10-12 2022-10-26 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.75%
2022-07-12 2022-07-13 2022-07-27 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.56%
2022-04-12 2022-04-13 2022-04-27 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.58%
2022-01-11 2022-01-12 2022-01-26 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.5%
2021-10-12 2021-10-13 2021-10-27 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.52%
2021-07-13 2021-07-14 2021-07-28 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.5%
2021-04-13 2021-04-14 2021-04-28 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2021-01-12 2021-01-13 2021-01-27 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2020-10-13 2020-10-14 2020-10-28 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2020-07-07 2020-07-08 2020-07-22 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2020-04-07 2020-04-08 2020-04-22 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2020-01-07 2020-01-08 2020-01-22 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-10-08 2019-10-09 2019-10-23 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-07-09 2019-07-10 2019-07-24 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-04-09 2019-04-10 2019-04-24 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-01-08 2019-01-09 2019-01-23 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2018-10-09 2018-10-10 2018-10-24 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2018-07-10 2018-07-11 2018-07-25 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2018-04-20 2018-04-23 2018-05-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2018-01-09 2018-01-10 2018-01-24 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2017-10-10 2017-10-11 2017-10-25 Quarterly 0.35 +16.7% N/A
2017-07-10 2017-07-12 2017-07-26 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-04-10 2017-04-12 2017-04-26 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-01-09 2017-01-11 2017-01-25 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-10-07 2016-10-12 2016-10-26 Quarterly 0.3 +50% N/A
2016-07-11 2016-07-13 2016-07-27 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-04-11 2016-04-13 2016-04-27 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-01-11 2016-01-13 2016-01-27 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-10-09 2015-10-14 2015-10-28 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-07-06 2015-07-08 2015-07-22 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-04-13 2015-04-15 2015-04-29 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-01-12 2015-01-14 2015-01-28 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-10-06 2014-10-08 2014-10-22 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-07-07 2014-07-09 2014-07-23 Quarterly 0.2 +100% N/A
2014-04-07 2014-04-09 2014-04-23 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-01-06 2014-01-08 2014-01-22 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A

IDCC Dividend FAQ

InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) is a research and development firm specializing in wireless communications, visual technologies, and artificial intelligence. The company designs and licenses fundamental intellectual property (IP) used in cellular networks, ranging from 2G to 5G and emerging 6G standards. Its technology portfolio is integrated into consumer electronics, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, automotive systems, and cloud-based streaming platforms.

What is the Dividend Yield of IDCC?

As of May 2026, IDCC's dividend yield is 0.88%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.70 USD by the current share price of 266.12.

Does IDCC pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, IDCC paid a dividend of 2.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-08 and the payout was 0.7 USD.

How often does IDCC pay dividends?

IDCC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, IDCC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-08.

IDCC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for IDCC for the next payments are between 0.745 (+6.4%) and 0.868 (+24.0%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.22%.

Will IDCC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.7 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for InterDigital (IDCC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for IDCC?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of IDCC?

IDCC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 13.8% per year. Strong growth: IDCC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of IDCC?

IDCC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.09%. If you bought IDCC's shares at 66.04 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.70 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.09% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of IDCC?

IDCC Payout Consistency is 93.5%. 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. Very consistent: InterDigital has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does IDCC have a good Dividend Yield?

IDCC's 0.88% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of IDCC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of IDCC is 21.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of IDCC?

IDCC's Overall Dividend Rating is 68.04%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

IDCC Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in IDCC's Outstanding Shares?

InterDigital's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 10.43% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 88.3%). Significant dilution: Heavy share issuance is diluting existing shareholders. Even if total dividends paid increase, your dividend per share may stagnate or decline.

Has IDCC ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
2011 46,000,000 0%
2012 43,000,000 -6.52%
2013 41,000,000 -4.65%
2014 40,000,000 -2.44%
2015 36,000,000 -10%
2016 35,000,000 -2.78%
2017 36,000,000 +2.86%
2018 35,000,000 -2.78%
2019 32,000,000 -8.57%
2020 31,000,000 -3.13%
2021 31,000,000 0%
2022 30,000,000 -3.23%
2023 28,000,000 -6.67%
2024 30,000,000 +7.14%
2025 34,000,000 +13.33%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-20 02:37 UTC