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
4.6%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
2 years
NVEC Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 7.0% and trend is flat.
NVEC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.6%
Trailing DPS$4.00
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout133.7%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)7.0%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.6%
1Y Total Return48.9%
5Y Total Return39.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)26.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,91110Y ago$21,71320Y ago$81,391
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
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
NVE Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). 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 has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, 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: 4.6% dividend yield, 4.6% 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 39.1%, with dividends contributing 26.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,713 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
NVEC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$20.00
Avg/Payment$1.0000
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026Latest | $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 |
| May 10, 2024 | $1.0000 | — | 5.28% | May 31, 2024 |
NVEC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.6%
#1 of 2
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
2Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.6%
#1 of 2
MPWRNVEC Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.00 | — | 1 | $3.14 | 31.8% | 3.14x | 1.7% |
| 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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Start ComparisonNVEC — 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 +4.6%. Payments are made 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 Annual.
Is NVEC's dividend safe?
NVEC's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +133.7%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has NVEC increased its dividend?
NVEC has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does NVEC pay dividends?
NVE Corporation pays dividends 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 $13,911 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 +4.6% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.