Trailing Dividend / Share
$90.94
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
27.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
27.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.2% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$90.94
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M6
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout27.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout46.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR19.1%
5Y CAGR12.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.8%
1Y Total Return108.8%
5Y Total Return196.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$29,67710Y ago$165,21320Y ago$423,274
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 19.1% and 5-year CAGR of 12.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TSM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.8% dividend yield, 0.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 196.8%, with dividends contributing 6.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $165,213 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$9.45
Avg/Payment$0.4727
Latest Change-1.8%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026Latest | $0.7508 | ↓ -1.8% | 74.57% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.7646 | ↑ +21.7% | 70.98% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.6284 | ↓ -3.2% | 79.70% | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.6493 | ↑ +5.3% | 87.06% | 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 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | $0.4936 | ↑ +15.7% | 1.01% | Oct 9, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Semiconductor Foundries and Manufacturing Services
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#2 of 2
Safety
Sustainable
27.2% payout
Streak
5Y
12.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.8%
#2 of 2
Annual Dividend History
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.52 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2025 | $2.43 | 32.2% | 4 | $334.65 | 0.7% | 137.74x | 2.2% |
| 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% |
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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 +0.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
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 Semi-Annual.
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 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is TSM a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +12.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does TSM pay dividends?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited pays dividends Semi-Annual. 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 $29,677 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 +2.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.