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HIMX

Himax Technologies, Inc.

HIMX

Technology · Semiconductors · Stock · annual payer

$11.50

Overvalued · -38% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

2.19%

Annual Dividend

$0.25

Payout Ratio

119%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Jun 30, 2026

Frequency

Annual

Key facts about HIMX's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, Himax Technologies, Inc. (HIMX) has a forward dividend yield of 2.19%, based on an annual dividend of $0.25 per share and a share price of $11.50.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, HIMX's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is D (49 out of 100), which rates the dividend as unsafe.
  • HIMX last cut its regular dividend in 2024.
  • HIMX's most recent ex-dividend date was Jun 30, 2026, for a dividend of $0.25 per share.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, HIMX pays out 119% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, HIMX's 2.19% yield is 68% below its five-year average yield of 6.80%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for HIMX is $7.18 per share, 38% below the $11.50 share price, so HIMX screens as overvalued.
  • Himax Technologies, Inc. (HIMX) pays its dividend annual, once a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "HIMX Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/HIMX

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, Himax Technologies, Inc. (HIMX) yields 2.19% ($0.25 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of D (49/100).

Is HIMX a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Himax Technologies, Inc. (HIMX) pays a annual dividend yielding 2.19% ($0.25/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2024
    • Elevated payout ratio (119%)
    • Below-average dividend safety score

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    2.19%
    Payout Ratio
    119%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.25
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    —
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Jun 30, 2026
    Years of Growth
    1
    Frequency
    annual
    Beta
    2.40
    Market Cap
    $2.0B
    P/E Ratio
    54.8
    5-Yr Total Return
    14%
    52-Week Range
    $6.85 – $25.09
    Dividend Safety
    D · 49/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2024)

    HIMX dividend changes

    Himax Technologies, Inc. (HIMX) pays a variable dividend: across the 18 payments on record since 2007, 7 were higher than the one before and 6 lower. The latest change was down 31.9% to $0.252 per share, going ex-dividend on Jun 30, 2026.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Jun 30, 2026Lower$0.370 → $0.252−31.9%
    Jun 30, 2025Higher$0.290 → $0.370+27.6%
    Jun 28, 2024Higher$0.272 → $0.290+6.6%
    Jul 18, 2018Lower$0.240 → $0.100−58.3%
    Jul 27, 2017Higher$0.130 → $0.240+84.6%
    Jul 20, 2016Lower$0.300 → $0.130−56.7%
    Jun 24, 2015Higher$0.270 → $0.300+11.1%
    Jul 9, 2014Higher$0.250 → $0.270+8.0%
    Jul 17, 2013Higher$0.0630 → $0.250+296.8%
    Jul 11, 2012Lower$0.240 → $0.0630−73.8%
    Jul 6, 2011Lower$0.250 → $0.240−4.0%
    Aug 4, 2010Lower$0.300 → $0.250−16.7%
    Every HIMX payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    HIMX ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 30, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →HIMX dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is HIMX a good dividend stock?

    Mixed. Himax Technologies, Inc. (HIMX) pays a annual dividend yielding 2.19% ($0.25/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

    Is HIMX undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, HIMX's fair value is about $7.18 versus a $11.50 share price — so it looks overvalued (-38% vs. fair value).

    Is HIMX's dividend safe?

    HIMX has a dividend-safety grade of D (49/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2024, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is HIMX's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for HIMX is about $7.18 per share, about 38% below the current $11.50 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is HIMX a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data HIMX screens as "mixed" and overvalued. Himax Technologies, Inc. (HIMX) pays a annual dividend yielding 2.19% ($0.25/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will HIMX cut its dividend?

    HIMX earns a dividend-safety grade of D (49/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2024). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does HIMX pay a dividend?

    Yes. Himax Technologies, Inc. pays a annual dividend of about $0.25 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.19%.

    What is HIMX's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, HIMX's forward dividend yield is 2.19%, based on a $0.25 annual dividend and a $11.50 share price.

    What is HIMX's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, HIMX pays $0.25 per share per year, distributed on a annual basis.

    What is HIMX's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, HIMX's payout ratio is 119% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has HIMX grown its dividend?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, HIMX has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

    When is the next HIMX ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, HIMX's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Jun 30, 2026, for $0.25 per share.

    Income Calculator

    At $0.25 / yr per share

    Per payment (annual)$25.00
    Annual$25.00
    Monthly avg$2.08

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