Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.67
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (BHE) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Payout Ratio
98.3%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
2 years
BHE Dividend Income Check
Safety
98.3% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.5% and trend is flat.
BHE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$0.67
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout98.3%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout27.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR1.0%
5Y CAGR1.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.5%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.8%
Total Shareholder Yield1.5%
1Y Total Return146.2%
5Y Total Return232.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$33,27710Y ago$44,99520Y ago$42,766
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BHE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
BHE Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. distributes 98.3% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 27.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BHE has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.0% and 5-year CAGR of 1.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BHE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.7% dividend yield, 0.8% buyback yield, 1.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.5% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 232.8%, with dividends contributing 11.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $44,995 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
BHE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.34
Avg/Payment$0.1670
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026Latest | $0.1700 | — | 73.62% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.1700 | — | 1.21% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 1.59% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 1.76% | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 1.75% | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 1.77% | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.1700 | — | 1.48% | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.1700 | ↑ +3.0% | 1.50% | Oct 11, 2024 |
BHE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.7%
#1 of 3
Safety
At Risk
98.3% payout
Streak
2Y
1.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.5%
#2 of 3
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AAONBHE Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.34 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $0.68 | 1.5% | 4 | $0.68 | 100.0% | 1.00x | 2.5% |
| 2024 | $0.67 | 1.5% | 4 | $1.72 | 39.0% | 2.57x | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $0.66 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.79 | 36.9% | 2.71x | 2.5% |
| 2022 | $0.66 | 0.8% | 4 | $1.91 | 34.6% | 2.89x | 2.5% |
| 2021 | $0.66 | 2.3% | 4 | $0.99 | 66.2% | 1.51x | 2.4% |
| 2020 | $0.64 | 6.7% | 4 | $0.38 | 168.4% | 0.59x | 2.4% |
| 2019 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.60 | 100.0% | 1.00x | 2.2% |
| 2018 | $0.60 | — | 4 | $0.49 | 122.4% | 0.82x | 2.2% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.64 | — | — | — |
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BHE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BHE stock.
How much dividend does BHE pay per share?
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (BHE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.67 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is BHE's next ex-dividend date?
BHE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BHE typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is BHE's dividend safe?
BHE's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +98.3% and FCF payout ratio of +27.8%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has BHE increased its dividend?
BHE has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.2%.
How often does BHE pay dividends?
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.67 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 8+ years from 2018 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BHE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BHE five years ago would be worth approximately $33,277 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BHE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BHE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.