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Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO) Dividend

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation · Technology · Semiconductors · quarterly payer

$162.76

Undervalued · +49% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 8, 2026, Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO) pays a quarterly dividend of $0.5750 per share, or $2.30 a year, a 1.41% yield at its $162.76 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Feb 16, 2027, paid Mar 2, 2027. It has a dividend safety grade of A.

Forward Yield

1.41%

Annual Dividend

$2.30

Payout Ratio

22%

5-Yr Growth

7.4%

Ex-Date

Feb 16, 2027

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about SIMO's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 8, 2026, Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (SIMO) has a forward dividend yield of 1.41%, based on an annual dividend of $2.30 per share and a share price of $162.76.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, SIMO's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (81 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • SIMO has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • SIMO's next ex-dividend date is Feb 16, 2027, with payment on Mar 2, 2027. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, SIMO pays out 22% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • SIMO's dividend has grown at an average rate of 7.4% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, SIMO's 1.41% yield is 35% below its five-year average yield of 2.17%.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for SIMO is $242.96 per share, 49% above the $162.76 share price, so SIMO screens as undervalued.
  • Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (SIMO) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (SIMO) has raised its regular dividend 5 times and cut it 0 times across the 52 payments on record since 2013. Its most recent change was a 15.0% increase to $0.575 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 5, 2026.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "SIMO Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/SIMO

Is SIMO a good dividend stock?

Yes

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (SIMO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.41% ($2.30/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (22%)
  • Strong 7.4% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 136% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.41%
Payout Ratio
22%
Annual Dividend
$2.30
5-Yr Avg Growth
7.4%
Ex-Dividend Date
Feb 16, 2027
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.77
Market Cap
$5.5B
P/E Ratio
17.5
5-Yr Total Return
136%
52-Week Range
$79.76 – $355.00
Dividend Safety
A · 81/100
Ever Cut?
No

SIMO dividend raises and cuts

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (SIMO) has raised its regular dividend 5 times and cut it 0 times across the 52 payments on record since 2013. Its most recent change was a 15.0% increase to $0.575 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 5, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Nov 5, 2026Raise$0.500 → $0.575+15.0%
Nov 9, 2021Raise$0.350 → $0.500+42.9%
Nov 6, 2019Raise$0.300 → $0.350+16.7%
Nov 8, 2017Raise$0.200 → $0.300+50.0%
Nov 3, 2016Raise$0.150 → $0.200+33.3%
SIMO ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Feb 16, 2027 · full ex-dividend historyView →SIMO dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →SIMO dividend calculator100 shares pay $230.00 a year, $57.50 each quarterCalculate →SIMO total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SIMO a good dividend stock?

Yes. Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (SIMO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.41% ($2.30/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is SIMO undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, SIMO's fair value is about $242.96 versus a $162.76 share price — so it looks undervalued (+49% vs. fair value).

Is SIMO's dividend safe?

SIMO has a dividend-safety grade of A (81/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is SIMO's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for SIMO is about $242.96 per share, roughly 49% above the current $162.76 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is SIMO a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data SIMO screens as "yes" and undervalued. Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (SIMO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.41% ($2.30/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will SIMO cut its dividend?

SIMO earns a dividend-safety grade of A (81/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does SIMO pay a dividend?

Yes. Silicon Motion Technology Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.30 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.41%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of SIMO pay?

At $2.30 per share a year, 100 shares of SIMO pay $230.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $57.50 each quarter. Buying them costs about $16,276 at the Nov 8, 2026 price.

What is SIMO's dividend yield?

As of Nov 8, 2026, SIMO's forward dividend yield is 1.41%, based on a $2.30 annual dividend and a $162.76 share price.

What is SIMO's dividend per share?

As of Nov 8, 2026, SIMO pays $2.30 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is SIMO's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 8, 2026, SIMO's payout ratio is 22% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has SIMO grown its dividend?

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

When is the next SIMO ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 8, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for SIMO is Feb 16, 2027.