Trailing Dividend / Share
$14.41
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2002 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.4%
Payout Ratio
86.2%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
1 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
86.2% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.0% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.4%
Trailing DPS$14.41
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M1
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout86.2%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout72.6%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-2.2%
5Y CAGR28.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.4%
1Y Total Return69.4%
5Y Total Return27.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)23.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,69910Y ago$64,22220Y ago$33,277
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 (21 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
United Microelectronics Corporation distributes 86.2% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 72.6%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
UMC has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -2.2% and 5-year CAGR of 28.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, UMC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.4% dividend yield, 4.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 27.0%, with dividends contributing 23.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $64,222 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.82
Avg/Payment$0.1912
Latest Change+4.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2025Latest | $0.4833 | ↑ +4.3% | 6.12% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | $0.4635 | ↓ -20.9% | 5.58% | Aug 7, 2024 |
| Jun 26, 2023 | $0.5860 | ↑ +13.3% | 7.26% | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Jun 21, 2022 | $0.5170 | ↑ +81.4% | 6.49% | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Jul 21, 2021 | $0.2850 | ↑ +108.8% | 3.11% | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Jul 14, 2020 | $0.1365 | ↑ +45.5% | 4.95% | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Jul 15, 2019 | $0.0938 | ↓ -20.5% | 4.17% | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Jul 9, 2018 | $0.1180 | ↑ +42.2% | 4.23% | Aug 7, 2018 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Semiconductor Foundries and Manufacturing Services
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.4%
#1 of 2
Safety
At Risk
86.2% payout
Streak
1Y
28.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.4%
#1 of 2
Annual Dividend History
27 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.48 | 4.3% | 1 | $16.70 | 2.9% | 34.56x | 6.0% |
| 2024 | $0.46 | -20.9% | 1 | $18.70 | 2.5% | 40.35x | 5.8% |
| 2023 | $0.59 | 13.3% | 1 | $24.15 | 2.4% | 41.21x | 7.3% |
| 2022 | $0.52 | 81.4% | 1 | $34.35 | 1.5% | 66.44x | 6.5% |
| 2021 | $0.28 | 108.8% | 1 | $22.40 | 1.3% | 78.60x | 3.6% |
| 2020 | $0.14 | 45.5% | 1 | $11.75 | 1.2% | 86.08x | 1.7% |
| 2019 | $0.09 | -20.5% | 1 | $3.25 | 2.9% | 34.64x | 1.2% |
| 2018 | $0.12 | 42.2% | 1 | $3.00 | 3.9% | 25.42x | 1.5% |
| 2017 | $0.08 | -5.7% | 1 | $3.70 | 2.2% | 44.58x | 1.0% |
| 2016 | $0.09 | -1.1% | 1 | $3.35 | 2.6% | 38.07x | 1.1% |
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How much dividend does UMC pay per share?
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $14.41 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is UMC's next ex-dividend date?
UMC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. UMC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is UMC's dividend safe?
UMC's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +86.2% and FCF payout ratio of +72.6%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has UMC increased its dividend?
UMC has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +28.8%.
How often does UMC pay dividends?
United Microelectronics Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $14.41 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 23+ years from 2002 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in UMC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in UMC five years ago would be worth approximately $12,699 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is UMC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
UMC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.