Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.23
Taitron Components Incorporated (TAIT) Dividend History
Income profile from 2007 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
14.4%
Payout Ratio
1.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
TAIT 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 5.4% and trend is rising.
TAIT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield14.4%
Trailing DPS$0.23
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout198.1%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-15.8%
5Y CAGR3.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield14.4%
1Y Total Return-19.9%
5Y Total Return-47.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)20.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,25310Y ago$31,73320Y ago$18,053
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.
TAIT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
TAIT Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Taitron Components Incorporated distributes 1.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 198.1%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
TAIT does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -15.8% and 5-year CAGR of 3.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TAIT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 14.4% dividend yield, 14.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -47.5%, with dividends contributing 20.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $31,733 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
TAIT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.01
Avg/Payment$0.0505
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.0350 | — | 9.15% | May 29, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.0350 | — | 9.69% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.0350 | — | 8.10% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.0350 | ↓ -30.0% | 8.89% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.0500 | — | 8.85% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.0500 | — | 7.66% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.0500 | — | 7.17% | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.0500 | — | 6.87% | Aug 30, 2024 |
TAIT Dividend vs Peers
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Div Yield
14.4%
#1 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
1.3% payout
Streak
0Y
3.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
14.4%
#1 of 5
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BHETAIT Annual Dividend History (1993–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.07 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2025 | $0.17 | -15.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 5.4% |
| 2024 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.17 | 117.6% | 0.85x | 6.4% |
| 2023 | $0.20 | -29.8% | 4 | $0.31 | 64.5% | 1.55x | 6.4% |
| 2022 | $0.28 | 72.7% | 4 | $0.53 | 53.8% | 1.86x | 9.1% |
| 2021 | $0.16 | 13.8% | 4 | $0.34 | 48.5% | 2.06x | 5.3% |
| 2020 | $0.15 | 16.0% | 4 | $0.23 | 63.0% | 1.59x | 4.6% |
| 2019 | $0.13 | 19.0% | 4 | $0.10 | 125.0% | 0.80x | 4.0% |
| 2018 | $0.11 | 5.0% | 4 | $0.24 | 43.8% | 2.29x | 3.4% |
| 2017 | $0.10 | 33.3% | 4 | $0.12 | 83.3% | 1.20x | 3.2% |
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TAIT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TAIT stock.
How much dividend does TAIT pay per share?
Taitron Components Incorporated (TAIT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.23 per share, with a current dividend yield of +14.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is TAIT's next ex-dividend date?
TAIT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TAIT typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is TAIT's dividend safe?
TAIT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.3% and FCF payout ratio of +198.1%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has TAIT increased its dividend?
TAIT has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.2%.
How often does TAIT pay dividends?
Taitron Components Incorporated pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.23 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 19+ years from 2007 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TAIT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TAIT five years ago would be worth approximately $5,253 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TAIT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TAIT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +14.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.