Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.20
Deswell Industries, Inc. (DSWL) Dividend History
Income profile from 1996 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.5%
Payout Ratio
30.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
DSWL Dividend Income Check
Safety
30.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.8% and trend is rising.
DSWL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.5%
Trailing DPS$0.20
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M3
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout30.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout17.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR2.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.3%
Total Shareholder Yield5.8%
1Y Total Return64.1%
5Y Total Return-0.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)21.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,94910Y ago$33,40220Y ago$8,882
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.
DSWL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (31 years of payments)
DSWL Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Deswell Industries, Inc. distributes 30.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 17.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
DSWL does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 2.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DSWL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.5% dividend yield, 0.3% buyback yield, 5.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -0.5%, with dividends contributing 21.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $33,402 today.
DSWL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.91
Avg/Payment$0.0953
Latest Change+200.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026Latest | $0.3000 | ↑ +200.0% | 10.79% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | $0.1000 | — | 5.51% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | $0.1000 | — | 7.12% | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.1000 | — | 7.58% | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Jul 5, 2024 | $0.1000 | — | 8.33% | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.1000 | — | 7.66% | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Jul 3, 2023 | $0.1000 | — | 7.33% | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $0.1000 | — | 6.29% | Dec 22, 2022 |
DSWL Dividend vs Peers
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Div Yield
5.5%
#1 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
30.0% payout
Streak
0Y
2.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.8%
#2 of 5
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KFRCDSWL Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.30 | — | 1 | $0.67 | 44.8% | 2.23x | 10.2% |
| 2025 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 2 | $0.70 | 28.6% | 3.50x | 6.8% |
| 2024 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 2 | $0.48 | 41.7% | 2.40x | 6.8% |
| 2023 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 2 | $0.13 | 153.8% | 0.65x | 6.8% |
| 2022 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 2 | $0.51 | 39.2% | 2.55x | 6.8% |
| 2021 | $0.20 | 11.1% | 2 | $0.51 | 39.2% | 2.55x | 6.8% |
| 2020 | $0.18 | 20.0% | 2 | $-0.08 | — | — | 6.1% |
| 2019 | $0.15 | 50.0% | 2 | $0.27 | 55.6% | 1.80x | 5.1% |
| 2018 | $0.10 | 42.9% | 2 | $0.39 | 25.6% | 3.90x | 3.4% |
| 2017 | $0.07 | -50.0% | 1 | $0.09 | 77.8% | 1.29x | 2.4% |
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DSWL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DSWL stock.
How much dividend does DSWL pay per share?
Deswell Industries, Inc. (DSWL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.20 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is DSWL's next ex-dividend date?
DSWL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DSWL typically pays dividends Annual.
Is DSWL's dividend safe?
DSWL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +30.0% and FCF payout ratio of +17.8%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has DSWL increased its dividend?
DSWL has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.1%.
How often does DSWL pay dividends?
Deswell Industries, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.20 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 30+ years from 1996 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DSWL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DSWL five years ago would be worth approximately $9,949 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DSWL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DSWL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.