Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.76
InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.6%
Payout Ratio
14.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
IDCC Dividend Income Check
Safety
14.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.8% and trend is rising.
IDCC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.6%
Trailing DPS$1.76
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout14.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout7.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR18.8%
5Y CAGR10.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.3%
Total Shareholder Yield1.9%
1Y Total Return32.9%
5Y Total Return295.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$39,57810Y ago$53,48220Y ago$94,483
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.
IDCC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
IDCC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
InterDigital, Inc. distributes 14.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 7.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
IDCC has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 18.8% and 5-year CAGR of 10.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, IDCC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.6% dividend yield, 1.3% buyback yield, 1.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 295.8%, 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 $53,482 today.
IDCC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$9.30
Avg/Payment$0.4650
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026Latest | $0.7000 | — | 94.58% | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | $0.7000 | — | 78.27% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | $0.7000 | — | 83.17% | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Oct 8, 2025 | $0.7000 | ↑ +16.7% | 67.06% | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | $0.6000 | — | 92.67% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | $0.6000 | ↑ +33.3% | 91.76% | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 89.11% | Jan 22, 2025 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | $0.4500 | ↑ +12.5% | 1.12% | Oct 23, 2024 |
IDCC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.6%
#2 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
14.9% payout
Streak
3Y
10.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.9%
#3 of 3
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AAPLIDCC Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.10 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3.4% |
| 2025 | $2.35 | 42.4% | 4 | $11.80 | 19.9% | 5.02x | 3.8% |
| 2024 | $1.65 | 13.8% | 4 | $12.07 | 13.7% | 7.32x | 2.7% |
| 2023 | $1.45 | 3.6% | 4 | $7.62 | 19.0% | 5.26x | 2.4% |
| 2022 | $1.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.07 | 45.6% | 2.19x | 2.3% |
| 2021 | $1.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.77 | 79.1% | 1.26x | 2.3% |
| 2020 | $1.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.44 | 97.2% | 1.03x | 2.3% |
| 2019 | $1.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.66 | 212.1% | 0.47x | 2.3% |
| 2018 | $1.40 | 12.0% | 4 | $1.81 | 77.3% | 1.29x | 2.3% |
| 2017 | $1.25 | 38.9% | 4 | $4.87 | 25.7% | 3.90x | 2.0% |
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IDCC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying IDCC stock.
How much dividend does IDCC pay per share?
InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.76 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.6%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is IDCC's next ex-dividend date?
IDCC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. IDCC typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is IDCC's dividend safe?
IDCC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +14.9% and FCF payout ratio of +7.8%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is IDCC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, InterDigital, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does IDCC pay dividends?
InterDigital, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.76 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in IDCC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in IDCC five years ago would be worth approximately $39,578 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is IDCC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
IDCC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.