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SMH Dividend History & Analysis | 0.3% Yield

SMH has a dividend yield of 0.3% and paid 1.07 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.29%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.07
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -8.11%
Overall Dividend Rating 7.22%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.00%
Payout Ratio -
Payouts in the last 12m 1
Payout Consistency 5y -50.00%

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: 47.3% (S&P 500: 14.6%)
Total Return 5y: 241.7% (S&P 500: 98.8%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
QTUM 2,802 M 0.66% 1.89%
MAGS 3,914 M 0.66% 1.82%
SOXX 15,760 M 0.53% 1.35%
XLK 88,769 M 0.52% 1.25%
SOXQ 672 M 0.50% 1.18%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
MAGS 3,914 M 201% 100%
QTUM 2,802 M 27.6% 96.7%
XLK 88,769 M 6.22% 96.8%
WTAI 467 M 16.4% 96.4%
VGT 110,596 M 6.27% 94.6%

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SMH Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2024-12-24 Annual 1.071 2.7% N/A
2023-12-18 2023-12-19 2023-12-22 Annual 1.043 -56.6% 0.43%
2022-12-19 2022-12-20 2022-12-23 Annual 2.401 52.6% 1.38%
2021-12-20 2021-12-21 2021-12-27 Annual 1.573 4.7% 0.74%
2020-12-21 2020-12-22 2020-12-28 Annual 1.502 -29.2% 0.52%
2019-12-23 2019-12-24 2019-12-30 Other 2.122 29.5% 1%
2018-12-20 2018-12-21 2018-12-27 Annual 1.638 17.3% N/A
2017-12-18 2017-12-19 2017-12-22 Annual 1.396 142.4% N/A
2016-12-19 2016-12-21 2016-12-23 Annual 0.576 -49.5% N/A
2015-12-21 2015-12-23 2015-12-28 Annual 1.141 80.5% N/A
2014-12-22 2014-12-24 2014-12-29 Annual 0.632 -4.1% N/A
2013-12-23 2013-12-26 2013-12-30 Annual 0.659 -5.9% N/A
2012-12-24 2012-12-27 2012-12-31 Other 0.7 5368.8% N/A
2012-12-13 2012-12-17 2013-01-02 Other 0.0128 -28.1% N/A
2012-12-06 2012-12-10 2012-12-20 Other 0.0178 493.3% N/A
2012-11-20 2012-11-23 2012-12-12 Other 0.003 -93.6% N/A
2012-11-19 2012-11-21 2012-12-14 Other 0.0468 296.6% N/A
2012-11-16 2012-11-20 2012-12-05 Other 0.0118 96.7% N/A
2012-11-08 2012-11-13 2012-12-05 Other 0.006 -44.4% N/A
2012-11-05 2012-11-07 2012-11-30 Other 0.0108 -87% N/A
2012-10-29 2012-10-31 2012-11-21 Other 0.0831 366.6% N/A
2012-08-30 2012-09-04 2012-09-14 Other 0.0178 493.3% N/A
2012-08-29 2012-08-31 2012-09-19 Other 0.003 -93.6% N/A
2012-08-21 2012-08-23 2012-09-17 Other 0.0468 277.4% N/A
2012-08-15 2012-08-17 2012-08-31 Other 0.0124 5.1% N/A
2012-08-09 2012-08-13 2012-09-06 Other 0.0118 96.7% N/A
2012-08-08 2012-08-10 2012-09-06 Other 0.006 -94.3% N/A
2012-08-03 2012-08-07 2012-09-06 Other 0.1044 59.4% N/A
2012-07-27 2012-07-31 2012-08-22 Other 0.0655 267.8% N/A
2012-05-31 2012-06-04 2012-06-14 Other 0.0178 493.3% N/A
2012-05-30 2012-06-01 2012-06-20 Other 0.003 -93.6% N/A
2012-05-22 2012-05-24 2012-06-18 Other 0.0468 277.4% N/A
2012-05-16 2012-05-18 2012-06-01 Other 0.0124 14.8% N/A
2012-05-14 2012-05-16 2012-06-08 Other 0.0108 125% N/A
2012-05-08 2012-05-10 2012-06-05 Other 0.0048 -96.2% N/A
2012-05-03 2012-05-07 2012-06-05 Other 0.126 68.4% N/A
2012-04-26 2012-04-30 2012-05-23 Other 0.0748 320.2% N/A
2012-03-07 2012-03-09 2012-03-30 Other 0.0178 -57.2% N/A
2012-02-22 2012-02-23 2012-03-19 Other 0.0416 300% N/A
2012-02-16 2012-02-21 2012-03-05 Other 0.0104 246.7% N/A
2012-02-15 2012-02-17 2012-03-07 Other 0.003 -37.5% N/A
2012-02-08 2012-02-10 2012-03-05 Other 0.0048 -48.9% N/A
2012-02-06 2012-02-08 2012-03-02 Other 0.0094 -90.1% N/A
2012-02-03 2012-02-07 2012-03-05 Other 0.0954 45.7% N/A
2012-01-27 2012-01-31 2012-02-15 Other 0.0655 84.9% N/A
2011-11-30 2011-12-02 2011-12-23 Other 0.0354 -14.9% N/A
2011-11-21 2011-11-23 2011-12-16 Other 0.0416 73.3% N/A
2011-11-16 2011-11-18 2011-12-02 Other 0.024 14.3% N/A
2011-11-09 2011-11-14 2011-12-05 Other 0.021 118.8% N/A
2011-11-08 2011-11-10 2011-12-05 Other 0.0096 0% N/A

SMH Dividend FAQ

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ: SMH) is a non-diversified, technology-focused ETF that commits at least 80 % of its net assets to securities that track its benchmark index, which consists of U.S.-listed common stocks and depositary receipts of semiconductor companies-including medium-cap and foreign issuers listed in the United States.

What is the Dividend Yield of SMH?

As of December 2025, SMH`s dividend yield is 0.29%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.07 USD by the current share price of 364.37.

Does SMH pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, SMH paid a dividend of 1.07 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-12-23 and the payout was 1.071 USD.

How often does SMH pay dividends?

SMH pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, SMH has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2024-12-23.

SMH dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SMH for the next 4 payments are between 1.948 (+81.9%) and 2.38 (+122.2%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will SMH pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.071 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2024-12-23. The next Ex-Dividend date for VanEck Semiconductor (SMH) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SMH?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of SMH?

SMH's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -8.11% per year.
Negative growth: SMH's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of SMH?

SMH's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.00%. If you bought SMH's shares at 106.63 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.07 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.00% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SMH?

SMH Payout Consistency is 90.7%. 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: VanEck Semiconductor has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SMH have a good Dividend Yield?

SMH`s 0.29% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SMH?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SMH is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of SMH?

SMH`s Overall Dividend Rating is 7.22%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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: 2025-11-19 02:40