The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
TWNFinancial Services · Stock · annual payer
$98.21
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
6.31%
Annual Dividend
$6.20
Payout Ratio
0%
5-Yr Growth
13.4%
Ex-Date
Dec 29, 2025
Frequency
Annual
TWN Dividend Safety Score
43/ 100
Grade D
Risky
Dividend-growth streak0 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2025
Earnings payout coverageNegative earnings
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history
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
Is TWN a good dividend stock?
MixedThe Taiwan Fund, Inc. (TWN) pays a annual dividend yielding 6.31% ($6.20/yr), with 0 years 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
- Strong 13.4% 5-yr dividend growth
- 165% total price return over 5 years
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2025
- Below-average dividend safety score
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 6.31%
- Payout Ratio
- 0%
- Annual Dividend
- $6.20
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 13.4%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Dec 29, 2025
- Years of Growth
- 0
- Frequency
- annual
- Beta
- 1.44
- Market Cap
- $563.9M
- P/E Ratio
- 2.5
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 165%
- 52-Week Range
- $38.82 – $103.45
- Dividend Safety
- D · 43/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | — | $6.2000 | regular |
| Dec 27, 2024 | — | $7.3980 | regular |
| Dec 27, 2023 | — | $0.4370 | regular |
| Dec 27, 2021 | — | $2.9230 | regular |
| Dec 28, 2020 | — | $3.3120 | regular |
| Dec 27, 2019 | — | $1.6990 | regular |
| Dec 20, 2018 | — | $1.7080 | regular |
| Dec 28, 2017 | — | $0.6600 | regular |
| Dec 26, 2014 | — | $2.6330 | regular |
| Dec 28, 2011 | — | $0.5610 | regular |
| Dec 28, 2010 | — | $0.0810 | regular |
| Dec 29, 2009 | — | $0.0710 | regular |
| Dec 26, 2008 | — | $0.1700 | regular |
| Dec 20, 2007 | — | $3.6180 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $6.20 / yr per share
Per payment (annual)$620.00
Annual$620.00
Monthly avg$51.67
