Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
TSM Dividend Income Check
Safety
27.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.5% and trend is rising.
TSM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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.
TSM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
TSM Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited distributes 27.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 46.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
TSM has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 24.4% and 5-year CAGR of 15.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TSM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.6% dividend yield, 0.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 307.9%, with dividends contributing 8.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $181,589 today.
TSM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026Latest | $1.1136 | ↑ +16.6% | 82.30% | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | $0.9551 | ↑ +1.7% | 83.39% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.9390 | ↑ +18.0% | 91.70% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.7954 | ↓ -3.2% | 90.84% | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.8220 | ↑ +33.3% | 93.65% | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | $0.6164 | ↑ +15.1% | 98.68% | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | $0.5354 | ↑ +11.4% | 1.12% | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $0.4804 | ↓ -2.7% | 95.99% | Jan 9, 2025 |
TSM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd | $2.4T | 0.6% | 27.2% | 3 | Sustainable |
2nd | $60.1B | 1.9% | 86.2% | 1 | At Risk |
| $490.0B | 0.3% | 19.8% | 8 | Sustainable | |
| $485.8B | 0.2% | 21.5% | 12 | Sustainable | |
1st | $34.2B | 2.6% | 22.3% | 16 | Sustainable |
| $68.6B | 0.1% | 13.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
TSM Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $3.01 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2.7% |
| 2025 | $2.77 | 50.7% | 4 | $334.65 | 0.8% | 120.85x | 2.5% |
| 2024 | $1.84 | 26.5% | 4 | $223.35 | 0.8% | 121.53x | 1.6% |
| 2023 | $1.45 | 1.0% | 4 | $164.25 | 0.9% | 113.09x | 1.3% |
| 2022 | $1.44 | -2.9% | 4 | $191.45 | 0.8% | 133.20x | 1.3% |
| 2021 | $1.48 | 8.9% | 4 | $114.20 | 1.3% | 77.15x | 1.3% |
| 2020 | $1.36 | -15.2% | 4 | $98.50 | 1.4% | 72.45x | 1.2% |
| 2019 | $1.60 | 54.8% | 3 | $68.25 | 2.3% | 42.56x | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $1.04 | 12.5% | 1 | $70.00 | 1.5% | 67.58x | 0.9% |
| 2017 | $0.92 | -2.0% | 1 | $66.50 | 1.4% | 72.20x | 0.8% |
Full Stock Analysis
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Intrinsic Valuation
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Historical Returns
22+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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TSM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TSM stock.
How much dividend does TSM pay per share?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $90.94 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.6%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is TSM's next ex-dividend date?
TSM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TSM typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is TSM's dividend safe?
TSM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +27.2% and FCF payout ratio of +46.2%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is TSM a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +15.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does TSM pay dividends?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $90.94 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2004 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TSM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TSM five years ago would be worth approximately $40,789 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TSM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TSM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.