Microchip Technology (MCHP) Dividend History & Yield

Microchip Technology (MCHP) has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years and currently yields 2.77%. The most recent payment was $0.4550/share on Feb 23, 2026, paid Quarterly.

Current Yield

2.77%

TTM Dividend/Share

$1.82

Payment Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

-195140.0%

Consecutive Growth Years

15

Div Growth (1Y CAGR)

0.50%

Div Growth (5Y CAGR)

19.86%

Div Growth (10Y CAGR)

9.78%

Dividend Safety Score

3 out of 5 checks passed

Payout ratio below 75%

Payout ratio is -195140.0%, well below the 75% threshold.

Free cash flow covers dividend

FCF/share ($1.44) does not fully cover dividend/share ($1.82).

No dividend cuts in 10+ years

No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.

Positive earnings growth trend

Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.

10+ years of consecutive growth

15 consecutive years of dividend growth.

Dividend Payment History

Yield values are for each row's ex-date, not today's live yield.

  • Ex-date Feb 23, 2026

    Payment date
    Mar 10, 2026
    Dividend
    $0.4550
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4550
    Yield (ex-date)
    2.38%
  • Ex-date Nov 24, 2025

    Payment date
    Dec 9, 2025
    Dividend
    $0.4550
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4550
    Yield (ex-date)
    3.55%
  • Ex-date Aug 22, 2025

    Payment date
    Sep 5, 2025
    Dividend
    $0.4550
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4550
    Yield (ex-date)
    2.63%
  • Ex-date May 22, 2025

    Payment date
    Jun 5, 2025
    Dividend
    $0.4550
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4550
    Yield (ex-date)
    3.13%
  • Ex-date Feb 24, 2025

    Payment date
    Mar 7, 2025
    Dividend
    $0.4550
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4550
    Yield (ex-date)
    2.99%
  • Ex-date Nov 22, 2024

    Payment date
    Dec 6, 2024
    Dividend
    $0.4550
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4550
    Yield (ex-date)
    2.72%
  • Ex-date Aug 22, 2024

    Payment date
    Sep 5, 2024
    Dividend
    $0.4540
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4540
    Yield (ex-date)
    2.25%
  • Ex-date May 21, 2024

    Payment date
    Jun 5, 2024
    Dividend
    $0.4520
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4520
    Yield (ex-date)
    1.83%
  • Ex-date Feb 22, 2024

    Payment date
    Mar 8, 2024
    Dividend
    $0.4500
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4500
    Yield (ex-date)
    2.00%
  • Ex-date Nov 21, 2023

    Payment date
    Dec 6, 2023
    Dividend
    $0.4390
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4390
    Yield (ex-date)
    1.93%
  • Ex-date Aug 21, 2023

    Payment date
    Sep 5, 2023
    Dividend
    $0.4100
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4100
    Yield (ex-date)
    1.84%
  • Ex-date May 19, 2023

    Payment date
    Jun 5, 2023
    Dividend
    $0.3830
    Adj. dividend
    $0.3830
    Yield (ex-date)
    1.76%

Historical Dividend Yield

Mean trailing dividend yield using one ratio snapshot per calendar year in each lookback window (same basis as the yearly bars)—not CAGR.Mean yield5Y: 2.09%10Y: 1.85%

Dividend Growth

CAGR (per year)1Y: 0.50%5Y: 19.86%10Y: 9.78%→ Stable

Dividend Increase Track Record

Microchip Technology has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 15 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.

YearPrevious DPSNew DPSChange
2026$1.8200
2025$1.8110$1.8200+0.5%
2024$1.5900$1.8110+13.9%
2023$1.1580$1.5900+37.3%
2022$0.8520$1.1580+35.9%
2021$0.7358$0.8520+15.8%
2020$0.7317$0.7358+0.5%
2019$0.7278$0.7317+0.5%
2018$0.7237$0.7278+0.6%
2017$0.7198$0.7237+0.6%
2016$0.7157$0.7198+0.6%
2015$0.7117$0.7157+0.6%
2014$0.7073$0.7117+0.6%
2013$0.7010$0.7073+0.9%
2012$0.5205$0.7010+34.7%
2011$0.8575$0.5205-39.3%
2010$0.6785$0.8575+26.4%
2009$0.6635$0.6785+2.3%
2008$0.5750$0.6635+15.4%
2007$0.4450$0.5750+29.2%
2006$0.2250$0.4450+97.8%
2005$0.0865$0.2250+160.1%
2004$0.0490$0.0865+76.5%
2003$0.0490

DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.

Frequently asked questions

Does Microchip Technology pay dividends?

Yes, Microchip Technology (MCHP) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $1.82 per share annually, yielding 2.77%.

What is Microchip Technology's dividend yield?

Microchip Technology (MCHP) has a current dividend yield of 2.77%.

Is Microchip Technology's dividend safe?

Microchip Technology (MCHP) passes 3 out of 5 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.

How many consecutive years has Microchip Technology increased its dividend?

Microchip Technology (MCHP) has 15 consecutive years of dividend increases.

What is Microchip Technology's dividend payout ratio?

Microchip Technology (MCHP) has a dividend payout ratio of -195140.0%.