Trailing Dividend / Share
$5.90
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.4%
Payout Ratio
46.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
8 years
MPWR Dividend Income Check
Safety
46.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
8 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.7% and trend is rising.
MPWR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.4%
Trailing DPS$5.90
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout46.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout43.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR27.7%
5Y CAGR25.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.4%
1Y Total Return166.3%
5Y Total Return402.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$50,22510Y ago$268,94720Y ago$964,281
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.
MPWR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
MPWR Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. distributes 46.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 43.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MPWR has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 27.7% and 5-year CAGR of 25.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MPWR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.4% dividend yield, 0.0% buyback yield, 0.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 402.2%, with dividends contributing 6.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $268,947 today.
MPWR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$22.04
Avg/Payment$1.1020
Latest Change+28.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $2.0000 | ↑ +28.2% | 61.10% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $1.5600 | — | 68.85% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $1.5600 | — | 64.41% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $1.5600 | — | 76.84% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $1.5600 | ↑ +24.8% | 91.55% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $1.2500 | — | 84.50% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $1.2500 | — | 51.38% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $1.2500 | — | 54.77% | Jul 15, 2024 |
MPWR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.4%
#6 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
46.2% payout
Streak
8Y
25.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.4%
#6 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPWRMonolithic Power Sys… | $81.2B | 0.4% | 46.2% | 8 | Sustainable |
 ENTGEntegris, Inc. | $23.7B | 0.3% | 25.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
 POWIPower Integrations, … | $4.4B | 1.1% | 2.1% | 18 | Sustainable |
1st  IOSPInnospec Inc. | $1.9B | 2.2% | 36.4% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  TXNTexas Instruments In… | $263.5B | 1.9% | 100.0% | 22 | At Risk |
 ADIAnalog Devices, Inc. | $202.9B | 0.9% | 84.9% | 22 | Watch |
3rd  MCHPMicrochip Technology… | $55.7B | 1.8% | — | 5 | Unknown |
MPWR Annual Dividend History (2002–2026)
25 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.00 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $6.24 | 24.8% | 4 | $12.75 | 48.9% | 2.04x | 1.7% |
| 2024 | $5.00 | 25.0% | 4 | $36.59 | 13.7% | 7.32x | 1.4% |
| 2023 | $4.00 | 33.3% | 4 | $8.76 | 45.7% | 2.19x | 1.1% |
| 2022 | $3.00 | 25.0% | 4 | $9.05 | 33.1% | 3.02x | 0.8% |
| 2021 | $2.40 | 20.0% | 4 | $5.05 | 47.5% | 2.10x | 0.7% |
| 2020 | $2.00 | 25.0% | 4 | $3.50 | 57.1% | 1.75x | 0.5% |
| 2019 | $1.60 | 33.3% | 4 | $2.38 | 67.2% | 1.49x | 0.4% |
| 2018 | $1.20 | 50.0% | 4 | $2.36 | 50.8% | 1.97x | 0.3% |
| 2017 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.50 | 53.3% | 1.88x | 0.2% |
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Start ComparisonMPWR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MPWR stock.
How much dividend does MPWR pay per share?
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $5.90 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is MPWR's next ex-dividend date?
MPWR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MPWR typically pays dividends Annual.
Is MPWR's dividend safe?
MPWR's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +46.2% and FCF payout ratio of +43.6%. The 8-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is MPWR a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +25.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does MPWR pay dividends?
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $5.90 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MPWR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MPWR five years ago would be worth approximately $50,225 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MPWR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MPWR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.