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
2.4%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
14 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
14 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.7% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.4%
Trailing DPS$1.82
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout119.0%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak14 years
3Y CAGR16.3%
5Y CAGR19.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.2%
Total Shareholder Yield2.7%
1Y Total Return29.9%
5Y Total Return3.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,39010Y ago$38,55520Y ago$52,526
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (25 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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 119.0%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MCHP has raised its dividend for 14 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: 2.4% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 2.7% 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 3.9%, with dividends contributing 9.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $38,555 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$7.49
Avg/Payment$0.3746
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026Latest | $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 |
| May 21, 2024 | $0.4520 | ↑ +0.4% | 1.83% | Jun 5, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Analog, Mixed-Signal and RF Chips
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.4%
#3 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
14Y
19.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.7%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd MCHPMicrochip Technology… | $40.2B | 2.4% | — | 14 | Unknown |
AVGOBroadcom Inc. | $1.5T | 0.7% | 48.2% | 15 | Sustainable |
2nd TXNTexas Instruments In… | $192.5B | 2.6% | 100.0% | 22 | At Risk |
ADIAnalog Devices, Inc. | $173.7B | 1.1% | 84.9% | 22 | Watch |
QCOMQUALCOMM Incorporate… | $152.9B | 2.4% | 68.7% | 23 | Watch |
MRVLMarvell Technology, … | $70.7B | 0.3% | — | 0 | Unknown |
NXPINXP Semiconductors N… | $57.1B | 1.8% | 50.7% | 8 | Sustainable |
STMSTMicroelectronics N… | $30.2B | 0.9% | 18.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st SWKSSkyworks Solutions, … | $8.9B | 4.7% | 90.7% | 12 | At Risk |
Annual Dividend History
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.46 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 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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Start ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
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 +2.4%. Payments are made 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 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 +119.0%. With 14 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 14 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 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 $10,390 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 +2.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.