TSMC (TSM) Dividend History & Yield
TSMC (TSM) has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and currently yields 0.79%. The most recent dividend was $0.9390/share on Apr 9, 2026, paid Quarterly.
TSM
Current Yield
0.79%
TTM Dividend/Share
$3.17
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
0.9%
Consecutive Growth Years
4
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
50.67%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
15.29%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
14.37%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
16.1%
FCF payout ratio
11.9%
Net debt / EBITDA
-0.6x
Interest coverage
577.98x
ROIC (TTM)
31.2%
Dividend Safety Score
6 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 0.9%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($211.60) covers dividend/share ($3.17).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
12 dividend cut(s) in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 4 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 11.9%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is -0.6x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (15.3%) ≤ EPS growth (35.7%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Sep 16, 2026
- Payment date
- Oct 8, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.1136
- Adj. dividend
- $1.1136
Ex-date Jun 11, 2026
- Payment date
- Jul 9, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.9503
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9503
Ex-date Mar 17, 2026
- Payment date
- Apr 9, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.9390
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9390
Ex-date Dec 11, 2025
- Payment date
- Jan 8, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.7954
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7954
Ex-date Sep 16, 2025
- Payment date
- Oct 9, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.8220
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8220
Ex-date Jun 12, 2025
- Payment date
- Jul 10, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.6164
- Adj. dividend
- $0.6164
Ex-date Mar 18, 2025
- Payment date
- Apr 10, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5354
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5354
Ex-date Dec 12, 2024
- Payment date
- Jan 9, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4804
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4804
Ex-date Sep 12, 2024
- Payment date
- Oct 9, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4936
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4936
Ex-date Jun 13, 2024
- Payment date
- Jul 11, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4265
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4265
Ex-date Mar 18, 2024
- Payment date
- Apr 11, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4373
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4373
Ex-date Dec 14, 2023
- Payment date
- Jan 11, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3818
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3818
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 | $1.1136 | $1.1136 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 | $0.9503 | $0.9503 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 | $0.9390 | $0.9390 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Jan 8, 2026 | $0.7954 | $0.7954 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Oct 9, 2025 | $0.8220 | $0.8220 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Jul 10, 2025 | $0.6164 | $0.6164 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Apr 10, 2025 | $0.5354 | $0.5354 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Jan 9, 2025 | $0.4804 | $0.4804 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Oct 9, 2024 | $0.4936 | $0.4936 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 | $0.4265 | $0.4265 |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Apr 11, 2024 | $0.4373 | $0.4373 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Jan 11, 2024 | $0.3818 | $0.3818 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
TSMC has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 4 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.7692 | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.8379 | $2.7692 | +50.7% |
| 2024 | $1.4524 | $1.8379 | +26.5% |
| 2023 | $1.4373 | $1.4524 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | $1.4802 | $1.4373 | -2.9% |
| 2021 | $1.3596 | $1.4802 | +8.9% |
| 2020 | $1.6036 | $1.3596 | -15.2% |
| 2019 | $1.0358 | $1.6036 | +54.8% |
| 2018 | $0.9210 | $1.0358 | +12.5% |
| 2017 | $0.9394 | $0.9210 | -2.0% |
| 2016 | $0.7228 | $0.9394 | +30.0% |
| 2015 | $0.4995 | $0.7228 | +44.7% |
| 2014 | $0.5011 | $0.4995 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | $0.4974 | $0.5011 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | $0.5183 | $0.4974 | -4.0% |
| 2011 | $0.4659 | $0.5183 | +11.2% |
| 2010 | $0.4557 | $0.4659 | +2.2% |
| 2009 | $0.4890 | $0.4557 | -6.8% |
| 2008 | $0.4562 | $0.4890 | +7.2% |
| 2007 | $0.3834 | $0.4562 | +19.0% |
| 2006 | $0.3113 | $0.3834 | +23.2% |
| 2005 | $0.0894 | $0.3113 | +248.0% |
| 2004 | — | $0.0894 | — |
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.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for TSMC (TSM) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$492.81B
YoY change
+29.9%
5Y CAGR
+12.7%
Peak year (2025)
$471.61B
Latest annual
$471.61B
Cash dividends paid over time for TSMC (TSM)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for TSMC (TSM)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $471.61B | +29.9% | +$108.56B | ||
| 2024 | $363.06B | +24.5% | +$71.33B | ||
| 2023 | $291.72B | +2.3% | +$6.49B | ||
| 2022 | $285.23B | +7.3% | +$19.45B | ||
| 2021 | $265.79B | +2.5% | +$6.48B | ||
| 2020 | $259.30B | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 2019 | $259.30B | +25.0% | +$51.86B | ||
| 2018 | $207.44B | +14.3% | +$25.93B | ||
| 2017 | $181.51B | +16.7% | +$25.93B | ||
| 2016 | $155.58B | +33.3% | +$38.90B | ||
| 2015 | $116.68B | +50.0% | +$38.90B | ||
| 2014 | $77.79B | +0.0% | +$12.54M | ||
| 2013 | $77.77B | +0.0% | +$24.64M | ||
| 2012 | $77.75B | +0.0% | +$18.43M | ||
| 2011 | $77.73B | +0.0% | +$22.12M | ||
| 2010 | $77.71B | +1.1% | +$831.81M | ||
| 2009 | $76.88B | -0.0% | -$5.00M | ||
| 2008 | $76.88B | -0.7% | -$505.99M | ||
| 2007 | $77.39B | +25.3% | +$15.64B | ||
| 2006 | $61.74B | +33.0% | +$15.32B | ||
| 2005 | $46.42B | +281.4% | +$34.25B | ||
| 2004 | $12.17B | +2657.2% | +$11.73B | ||
| 2003 | $441.43M | -2.4% | -$10.75M | ||
| 2002 | $452.17M | +998.7% | +$411.02M | ||
| 2001 | $41.15M | — | +$41.15M | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | — |
As of the 2025 fiscal year, TSMC (TSM) reported dividends paid of $471.61B – grew 29.9% year-over-year.
TSMC dividends paid has grown for 5 consecutive years, with a +12.7% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
The dataset's maximum dividends paid sits at $471.61B (2025); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 1997.
TSMC (TSM) sits 1st of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $1.71B.
TSMC Dividends Paid 2025: $471.61B
TSMC dividends paid in 2025 was $471.61B, grew 29.9% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
TSMC Dividends Paid 2024: $363.06B
TSMC dividends paid in 2024 was $363.06B, grew 24.5% from 2023.
TSMC Dividends Paid 2023: $291.72B
TSMC dividends paid in 2023 was $291.72B, edged up 2.3% from 2022.
TSMC Dividends Paid 2022: $285.23B
TSMC dividends paid in 2022 was $285.23B, grew 7.3% from 2021.
TSMC Dividends Paid 2021: $265.79B
TSMC dividends paid in 2021 was $265.79B.
See more financial history for TSMC (TSM).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as TSMC, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft (MSFT) | $24.08B | Technology |
| Apple (AAPL) | $15.42B | Technology |
| Broadcom (AVGO) | $11.14B | Technology |
| ASML (ASML) | $2.45B | Technology |
| NVIDIA (NVDA) | $974.00M | Technology |
| Micron Technology (MU) | $522.00M | Technology |
| AMD (AMD) | $0 | Technology |
| Intel (INTC) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
Does TSMC pay dividends?
Yes, TSMC (TSM) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $3.17 per share annually, yielding 0.79%.
What is TSMC's dividend yield?
TSMC (TSM) has a current dividend yield of 0.79%.
Is TSMC's dividend safe?
TSMC (TSM) passes 6 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has TSMC increased its dividend?
TSMC (TSM) has 4 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is TSMC's dividend payout ratio?
TSMC (TSM) has a dividend payout ratio of 0.9%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is TSMC's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for TSMC (TSM) is $492.81B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has TSMC dividends paid changed year-over-year?
TSMC (TSM) dividends paid changed +29.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of TSMC dividends paid?
TSMC (TSM) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +12.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did TSMC dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
TSMC dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $471.61B in 2025.
What was TSMC dividends paid in 2024?
TSMC (TSM) dividends paid in 2024 was $363.06B.
What was TSMC dividends paid in 2025?
TSMC (TSM) dividends paid in 2025 was $471.61B.
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