Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.02
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
253.8%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
8 years
KLIC Dividend Income Check
Safety
253.8% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
8 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.5% and trend is rising.
KLIC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$1.02
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout253.8%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout1230.1%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR5.4%
5Y CAGR10.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.5%
Total Shareholder Yield2.4%
1Y Total Return261.0%
5Y Total Return133.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$23,31410Y ago$104,00720Y ago$178,300
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.
KLIC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
KLIC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. distributes 253.8% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 1230.1%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
KLIC has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.4% and 5-year CAGR of 10.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KLIC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.8% dividend yield, 1.5% buyback yield, 2.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 133.1%, with dividends contributing 7.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $104,007 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
KLIC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.81
Avg/Payment$0.1908
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026Latest | $0.2050 | — | 67.28% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | $0.2050 | — | 1.23% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.2050 | — | 1.80% | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | $0.2050 | — | 1.91% | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.2050 | — | 2.39% | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | $0.2050 | — | 2.26% | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.2050 | ↑ +2.5% | 1.71% | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 1.88% | Oct 8, 2024 |
KLIC Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#1 of 3
Safety
At Risk
253.8% payout
Streak
8Y
10.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.4%
#1 of 3
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MKSIKLIC Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.41 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $0.82 | 1.9% | 4 | $0.00 | 20500.0% | 0.00x | 2.5% |
| 2024 | $0.81 | 4.5% | 4 | $-1.24 | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $0.77 | 10.0% | 4 | $0.99 | 77.8% | 1.29x | 2.4% |
| 2022 | $0.70 | 18.6% | 4 | $7.09 | 9.9% | 10.13x | 2.2% |
| 2021 | $0.59 | 18.0% | 4 | $5.78 | 10.2% | 9.80x | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $0.50 | 4.2% | 4 | $0.83 | 60.2% | 1.66x | 1.5% |
| 2019 | $0.48 | 33.3% | 4 | $0.18 | 266.7% | 0.38x | 1.5% |
| 2018 | $0.36 | — | 3 | $0.80 | 45.0% | 2.22x | 1.1% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.55 | — | — | — |
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KLIC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KLIC stock.
How much dividend does KLIC pay per share?
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.02 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is KLIC's next ex-dividend date?
KLIC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KLIC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is KLIC's dividend safe?
KLIC's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +253.8% and FCF payout ratio of +1230.1%. The 8-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is KLIC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does KLIC pay dividends?
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.02 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 8+ years from 2018 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KLIC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KLIC five years ago would be worth approximately $23,314 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KLIC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KLIC'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 +0.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.