Cohu, Inc. Dividends | Yield & Payout

For Cohu, Inc. (COHU), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 0.31% and a payout ratio of -35.91%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

37 years
Metric (FY)2020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984
Dividends per share (FY)$0.06$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.22$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.26$0.32$0.24$0.20$0.19$0.24$0.30$0.35$0.32$0.31$0.28$0.24$0.87$1.60$1.60$0.40
Dividend yield (FY) %0.31%1.04%1.37%1.08%1.71%1.98%2.01%1.71%2.79%2.11%1.44%1.72%1.97%1.56%1.19%0.91%1.08%1.05%1.36%1.01%1.44%0.59%0.72%0.79%0.87%0.57%1.01%1.03%2.58%2.42%2.95%2.87%2.06%12.30%24.81%16.52%N/A
Payout ratio (FY) %-35.91%-14.24%-21.59%20.03%208.98%2486.00%69.67%-13.37%-59.90%36.75%23.04%-19.92%-102.04%68.66%30.58%13.47%25.77%-9021.28%-473.35%-63.26%12.00%13.90%26.72%7.88%7.85%5.93%9.90%11.76%22.58%23.08%22.53%21.87%16.85%84.04%587.38%263.77%N/A

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2020-04-09February 24, 202020-02-25$0.06
2020-01-02November 14, 192019-11-15$0.06
2019-10-18August 22, 192019-08-23$0.06
2019-07-26June 13, 192019-06-14$0.06
2019-04-12February 25, 192019-02-26$0.06
2019-01-02November 15, 182018-11-16$0.06
2018-10-19August 23, 182018-08-24$0.06
2018-07-27June 14, 182018-06-15$0.06
2018-04-13February 26, 182018-02-27$0.06
2018-01-02November 16, 172017-11-17$0.06
2017-10-20August 23, 172017-08-25$0.06
2017-07-28June 14, 172017-06-16$0.06
2017-04-14February 24, 172017-02-28$0.06
2017-01-02November 16, 162016-11-18$0.06
2016-10-21August 24, 162016-08-26$0.06
2016-07-29June 15, 162016-06-17$0.06
2016-04-15February 26, 162016-03-01$0.06
2016-01-04November 18, 152015-11-20$0.06
2015-10-23August 26, 152015-08-28$0.06
2015-07-31June 17, 152015-06-19$0.06
2015-04-17February 27, 152015-03-03$0.06
2015-01-02November 19, 142014-11-21$0.06
2014-10-24August 27, 142014-08-29$0.06
2014-08-01June 18, 142014-06-20$0.06
2014-04-18February 28, 142014-03-04$0.06
2014-01-03November 20, 132013-11-22$0.06
2013-10-25August 28, 132013-08-30$0.06
2013-08-02June 19, 132013-06-21$0.06
2013-04-19March 01, 132013-03-05$0.06
2012-12-28November 20, 122012-11-23$0.06
2012-10-26August 29, 122012-08-31$0.06
2012-08-03June 20, 122012-06-22$0.06
2012-04-20March 02, 122012-03-06$0.06
2012-01-03November 22, 112011-11-25$0.06
2011-10-28August 31, 112011-09-02$0.06
2011-08-05June 22, 112011-06-24$0.06
2011-04-22March 04, 112011-03-08$0.06
2011-01-03November 23, 102010-11-26$0.06
2010-10-29September 01, 102010-09-03$0.06
2010-08-06June 23, 102010-06-25$0.06
2010-04-23March 05, 102010-03-09$0.06
2010-01-04November 24, 092009-11-27$0.06
2009-10-30September 02, 092009-09-04$0.06
2009-08-07June 24, 092009-06-26$0.06
2009-04-24March 06, 092009-03-10$0.06
2009-01-02November 25, 082008-11-28$0.06
2008-10-31September 03, 082008-09-05$0.06
2008-08-08June 25, 082008-06-27$0.06
2008-04-25March 07, 082008-03-11$0.06
2008-01-04November 28, 072007-11-30$0.06
2007-11-02September 05, 072007-09-07$0.06
2007-08-03June 20, 072007-06-22$0.06
2007-04-27March 09, 072007-03-13$0.06
2007-01-05November 29, 062006-12-01$0.06
2006-11-03September 06, 062006-09-08$0.06
2006-08-04June 21, 062006-06-23$0.06
2006-04-28March 10, 062006-03-14$0.06
2006-01-06November 30, 052005-12-02$0.06
2005-11-04September 07, 052005-09-09$0.06
2005-08-05June 22, 052005-06-24$0.05
2005-04-29March 11, 052005-03-15$0.05
2005-01-07December 01, 042004-12-03$0.05
2004-11-05September 08, 042004-09-10$0.05
2004-08-06June 23, 042004-06-25$0.05
2004-04-30March 12, 042004-03-16$0.05
2004-01-09December 03, 032003-12-05$0.05
2003-11-03September 10, 032003-09-12$0.05
2003-08-04June 19, 032003-06-23$0.05
2003-05-02March 14, 032003-03-18$0.05
2003-01-10December 04, 022002-12-06$0.05
2002-11-01September 11, 022002-09-13$0.05
2002-08-01June 18, 022002-06-20$0.05
2002-04-30March 14, 022002-03-18$0.05
2002-01-11December 05, 012001-12-07$0.05
2001-11-02September 12, 012001-09-14$0.05
2001-08-03June 20, 012001-06-22$0.05
2001-04-27March 15, 012001-03-19$0.05
2001-01-12November 29, 002000-12-01$0.05
2000-10-27September 06, 002000-09-08$0.05
2000-08-04June 21, 002000-06-23$0.05
2000-04-26March 16, 002000-03-20$0.05
2000-01-14November 29, 991999-12-01$0.04
1999-10-22September 01, 991999-09-03$0.04
1999-07-26June 16, 991999-06-18$0.09
1999-04-23March 10, 991999-03-12$0.09
1999-01-15November 27, 981998-12-01$0.08
1998-10-23September 02, 981998-09-04$0.08
1998-07-24June 17, 981998-06-19$0.08
1998-04-24March 11, 981998-03-13$0.08
1998-01-15November 26, 971997-12-01$0.06
1997-10-23September 03, 971997-09-05$0.06
1997-07-24June 17, 971997-06-19$0.06
1997-04-18March 05, 971997-03-07$0.06
1997-01-17November 27, 961996-12-02$0.05
1996-10-24September 04, 961996-09-06$0.05
1996-07-19June 12, 961996-06-14$0.05
1996-04-19March 06, 961996-03-08$0.05
1996-01-19November 29, 951995-12-01$0.04
1995-10-20August 30, 951995-09-01$0.04
1995-07-21June 14, 951995-06-16$0.04

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cohu, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Cohu, Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Cohu, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Cohu, Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Cohu, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Cohu, Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Cohu, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Cohu, Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Cohu, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Cohu, Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.