Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.82
Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP) Dividend History
Income profile from 2002 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.8%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
24 years
MCHP Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
24 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.7% and trend is rising.
MCHP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.8%
Trailing DPS$1.82
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout119.9%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak24 years
3Y CAGR16.3%
5Y CAGR19.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.2%
Total Shareholder Yield2.0%
1Y Total Return49.4%
5Y Total Return47.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,76610Y ago$42,86520Y ago$73,290
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.
MCHP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (25 years of payments)
MCHP Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Microchip Technology Incorporated has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 119.9%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MCHP has raised its dividend for 24 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 16.3% and 5-year CAGR of 19.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MCHP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.8% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 2.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 47.7%, with dividends contributing 10.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $42,865 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
MCHP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.74
Avg/Payment$0.3870
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026Latest | $0.4550 | — | 1.95% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $0.4550 | — | 2.38% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.4550 | — | 3.55% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.4550 | — | 2.63% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | $0.4550 | — | 3.13% | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $0.4550 | — | 2.99% | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.4550 | ↑ +0.2% | 2.72% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | $0.4540 | ↑ +0.4% | 2.25% | Sep 5, 2024 |
MCHP Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.8%
#2 of 5
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
24Y
19.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.0%
#4 of 5
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SWKSMCHP Annual Dividend History (1993–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.91 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $1.82 | 0.5% | 4 | $-0.01 | — | — | 2.7% |
| 2024 | $1.81 | 13.9% | 4 | $3.48 | 52.0% | 1.92x | 2.6% |
| 2023 | $1.59 | 37.3% | 4 | $4.02 | 39.6% | 2.53x | 2.3% |
| 2022 | $1.16 | 35.9% | 4 | $2.27 | 51.0% | 1.96x | 1.7% |
| 2021 | $0.85 | 15.8% | 4 | $0.65 | 131.1% | 0.76x | 1.2% |
| 2020 | $0.74 | 0.5% | 4 | $1.11 | 66.3% | 1.51x | 1.1% |
| 2019 | $0.73 | 0.5% | 4 | $0.71 | 103.1% | 0.97x | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $0.73 | 0.6% | 4 | $0.51 | 142.7% | 0.70x | 1.1% |
| 2017 | $0.72 | 0.6% | 4 | $0.36 | 201.0% | 0.50x | 1.1% |
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MCHP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MCHP stock.
How much dividend does MCHP pay per share?
Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.82 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is MCHP's next ex-dividend date?
MCHP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MCHP typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is MCHP's dividend safe?
MCHP's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +119.9%. With 24 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is MCHP a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Microchip Technology Incorporated is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 24 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +19.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does MCHP pay dividends?
Microchip Technology Incorporated pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.82 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 24+ years from 2002 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MCHP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MCHP five years ago would be worth approximately $14,766 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MCHP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MCHP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.