SMH Dividend History & Analysis | 0.3% Yield
SMH has a dividend yield of 0.3% and paid 1.11 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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SMH Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.6 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-26 | Annual | 1.105 | +3.2% | 0.31% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-24 | Annual | 1.071 | +2.7% | 0.44% |
| 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-22 | Annual | 1.043 | -56.6% | 0.6% |
| 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-23 | Annual | 2.401 | +52.6% | 1.14% |
| 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-27 | Annual | 1.573 | 0% | 0.54% |
SMH Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, SMH's dividend yield is 0.31%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.11 USD by the current share price of 586.91.
As of July 2026, SMH paid a dividend of 1.11 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-22 and the payout was 1.105 USD.
SMH pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, SMH has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-22.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for SMH for the next payment is 1.252 (+13.3%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.21%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.105 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Semiconductor (SMH) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Semiconductor (SMH) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
SMH's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.80% per year. Strong growth: SMH's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
SMH's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.89%. If you bought SMH's shares at 124.69 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.11 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.89% of your original purchase price.
SMH Payout Consistency is 97.1%. 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: Semiconductor has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
SMH's 0.31% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of SMH is unknown.
SMH's Overall Dividend Rating is 43.17%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-17 02:37 UTC