
Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO) Dividend
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation · Technology · Semiconductors · quarterly payer
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?
YesSilicon 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-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | Raise | $0.500 → $0.575 | +15.0% |
| Nov 9, 2021 | Raise | $0.350 → $0.500 | +42.9% |
| Nov 6, 2019 | Raise | $0.300 → $0.350 | +16.7% |
| Nov 8, 2017 | Raise | $0.200 → $0.300 | +50.0% |
| Nov 3, 2016 | Raise | $0.150 → $0.200 | +33.3% |
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.
SIMO Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
+83%
3 Years
+177%
5 Years
+136%
52-Week Range
$79.76 – $355.00
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
What is SIMO worth?
Undervaluedlow confidenceOur blended fair-value estimate for Silicon Motion Technology Corporation is $242.96 per share, versus a market price of $162.76. That implies 49% of upside — a margin of safety of about 33%.
Fair Value
$242.96
Current Price
$162.76
Upside
+49%
Margin of Safety
33%
How we get there
Earnings multiple (Graham)
Graham's earnings-multiple formula, anchored to bond yields.
At today's price, the market is pricing in about 40.0% annual free-cash-flow growth. We model 12.0% — so the price already assumes faster growth than we think is likely.
Assumptions: 12.0% discount rate (CAPM), 12.0% growth for five years fading to 2.5% over the next five, $9.30 EPS, $2.30 annual dividend. Updated weekly.
Fair-value estimates are model output for educational purposes only — not investment advice or a price target.
SIMO Dividend Safety Score
Very Safe
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Dividend History
Full SIMO dividend history →| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | Nov 19, 2026 | $0.5750 | regular |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 | $0.5000 | regular |
| May 7, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | $0.5000 | regular |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | $0.5000 | regular |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | $0.5000 | regular |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Aug 21, 2025 | $0.5000 | regular |
| May 8, 2025 | May 22, 2025 | $0.5000 | regular |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 | $0.5000 | regular |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Nov 27, 2024 | $0.5000 | regular |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 | $0.5000 | regular |
| May 8, 2024 | May 23, 2024 | $0.5000 | regular |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 | $0.5000 | regular |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | $0.5000 | regular |
| Aug 10, 2022 | Aug 25, 2022 | $0.5000 | regular |
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