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ADEA

Adeia Inc.

ADEA

Technology · Software - Application · Stock · quarterly payer

$20.42

Overvalued · -28% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

0.98%

Annual Dividend

$0.20

Payout Ratio

18%

5-Yr Growth

-16.7%

Ex-Date

Aug 24, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about ADEA's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Adeia Inc. (ADEA) has a forward dividend yield of 0.98%, based on an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and a share price of $20.42.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, ADEA's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (69 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • ADEA last cut its regular dividend in 2020.
  • ADEA's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 24, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0500 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, ADEA pays out 18% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • ADEA's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 16.7% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, ADEA's 0.98% yield is 50% below its five-year average yield of 1.98%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for ADEA is $14.65 per share, 28% below the $20.42 share price, so ADEA screens as overvalued.
  • Adeia Inc. (ADEA) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Adeia Inc. (ADEA) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 1 time across the 57 payments on record since 2012. Its most recent change was a 75.0% cut to $0.0500 per share, going ex-dividend on Aug 28, 2020.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "ADEA Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/ADEA

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Adeia Inc. (ADEA) yields 0.98% ($0.20 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (69/100).

Is ADEA a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Adeia Inc. (ADEA) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.98% ($0.20/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (18%)
  • 162% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2020
  • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.98%
Payout Ratio
18%
Annual Dividend
$0.20
5-Yr Avg Growth
-16.7%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 24, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.92
Market Cap
$2.3B
P/E Ratio
18.7
5-Yr Total Return
162%
52-Week Range
$11.61 – $34.34
Dividend Safety
B · 69/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2020)

ADEA dividend raises and cuts

Adeia Inc. (ADEA) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 1 time across the 57 payments on record since 2012. Its most recent change was a 75.0% cut to $0.0500 per share, going ex-dividend on Aug 28, 2020.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Aug 28, 2020Cut$0.200 → $0.0500−75.0%
Feb 27, 2015Raise$0.100 → $0.200+100.0%
Every ADEA payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
ADEA ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 24, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →ADEA dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ADEA a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Adeia Inc. (ADEA) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.98% ($0.20/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is ADEA undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, ADEA's fair value is about $14.65 versus a $20.42 share price — so it looks overvalued (-28% vs. fair value).

Is ADEA's dividend safe?

ADEA has a dividend-safety grade of B (69/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2020, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is ADEA's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for ADEA is about $14.65 per share, about 28% below the current $20.42 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is ADEA a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data ADEA screens as "yes, with caveats" and overvalued. Adeia Inc. (ADEA) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.98% ($0.20/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will ADEA cut its dividend?

ADEA earns a dividend-safety grade of B (69/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2020). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does ADEA pay a dividend?

Yes. Adeia Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.20 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.98%.

What is ADEA's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ADEA's forward dividend yield is 0.98%, based on a $0.20 annual dividend and a $20.42 share price.

What is ADEA's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ADEA pays $0.20 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is ADEA's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ADEA's payout ratio is 18% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has ADEA grown its dividend?

ADEA does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next ADEA ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ADEA's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 24, 2026, for $0.0500 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.20 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$5.00
Annual$20.00
Monthly avg$1.67

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