Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.00
NVE Corporation (NVEC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2015 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.6%
Payout Ratio
1.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
NVEC Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 7.0% and trend is flat.
NVEC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.6%
Trailing DPS$4.00
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout133.7%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)7.0%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.6%
1Y Total Return63.7%
5Y Total Return92.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)29.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,25010Y ago$25,95020Y ago$116,681
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.
NVEC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
NVEC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
NVE Corporation distributes 1.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 133.7%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
NVEC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NVEC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.6% dividend yield, 3.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 7.0% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 92.5%, with dividends contributing 29.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $25,950 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
NVEC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$20.00
Avg/Payment$1.0000
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026Latest | $1.0000 | — | 4.76% | May 29, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $1.0000 | — | 5.93% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $1.0000 | — | 5.91% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $1.0000 | — | 6.65% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $1.0000 | — | 5.69% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $1.0000 | — | 5.76% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | $1.0000 | — | 5.38% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | $1.0000 | — | 4.78% | Aug 30, 2024 |
NVEC Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.6%
#1 of 2
Safety
Sustainable
1.3% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.6%
#1 of 2
MPWRNVEC Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.00 | — | 2 | $3.14 | 63.7% | 1.57x | 3.5% |
| 2025 | $4.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.11 | 128.6% | 0.78x | 7.0% |
| 2024 | $4.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.54 | 113.0% | 0.89x | 7.0% |
| 2023 | $4.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.70 | 85.1% | 1.18x | 7.0% |
| 2022 | $4.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.00 | 133.3% | 0.75x | 7.0% |
| 2021 | $4.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.42 | 165.3% | 0.60x | 7.0% |
| 2020 | $4.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.00 | 133.3% | 0.75x | 7.0% |
| 2019 | $4.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.99 | 133.8% | 0.75x | 7.0% |
| 2018 | $4.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.87 | 139.4% | 0.72x | 7.0% |
| 2017 | $4.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.68 | 149.3% | 0.67x | 7.0% |
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NVEC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NVEC stock.
How much dividend does NVEC pay per share?
NVE Corporation (NVEC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.00 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is NVEC's next ex-dividend date?
NVEC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NVEC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is NVEC's dividend safe?
NVEC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.3% and FCF payout ratio of +133.7%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has NVEC increased its dividend?
NVEC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does NVEC pay dividends?
NVE Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.00 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 11+ years from 2015 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NVEC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NVEC five years ago would be worth approximately $19,250 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NVEC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NVEC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +7.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.6% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.