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
0.6%
Payout Ratio
27.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
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
Dividend Yield0.6%
Trailing DPS$90.94
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout27.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout39.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR24.4%
5Y CAGR15.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.6%
1Y Total Return67.2%
5Y Total Return299.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$39,94810Y ago$152,93020Y ago$506,872
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 39.6%, 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 299.5%, with dividends contributing 9.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $152,930 today.
TSM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$11.57
Avg/Payment$0.5784
Latest Change-2.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2026Latest | $1.0854 | ↓ -2.0% | 93.66% | Jan 7, 2027 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $1.1075 | ↑ +17.9% | 90.52% | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | $0.9393 | ↑ +0.0% | 83.02% | 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 |
TSM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.6%
#2 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
27.2% payout
Streak
3Y
15.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.6%
#6 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd TSMTaiwan Semiconductor… | $2.3T | 0.6% | 27.2% | 3 | Sustainable |
1st  UMCUnited Microelectron… | $64.3B | 1.8% | 89.1% | 1 | At Risk |
 AMATApplied Materials, I… | $375.1B | 0.4% | 19.8% | 8 | Sustainable |
 LRCXLam Research Corpora… | $388.9B | 0.3% | 17.5% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  KLACKLA Corporation | $246.0B | 0.4% | 21.9% | 16 | Sustainable |
 TERTeradyne, Inc. | $62.4B | 0.1% | 13.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
TSM Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $4.07 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 3.6% |
| 2025 | $2.77 | 50.7% | 4 | $333.05 | 0.8% | 120.27x | 2.5% |
| 2024 | $1.84 | 26.5% | 4 | $230.80 | 0.8% | 125.58x | 1.6% |
| 2023 | $1.45 | 1.0% | 4 | $159.65 | 0.9% | 109.92x | 1.3% |
| 2022 | $1.44 | -2.9% | 4 | $198.60 | 0.7% | 138.17x | 1.3% |
| 2021 | $1.48 | 8.9% | 4 | $113.95 | 1.3% | 76.98x | 1.3% |
| 2020 | $1.36 | -15.2% | 4 | $95.25 | 1.4% | 70.05x | 1.2% |
| 2019 | $1.60 | 54.8% | 3 | $65.70 | 2.4% | 40.97x | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $1.04 | 12.5% | 1 | $69.10 | 1.5% | 66.71x | 0.9% |
| 2017 | $0.92 | -2.0% | 1 | $65.50 | 1.4% | 71.12x | 0.8% |
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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 +39.6%. 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 $39,948 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.