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For Deswell Industries, Inc. (DSWL), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 8.48% and a payout ratio of 28.62%. 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.
| Metric (FY) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividends per share (FY) | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.18 | $0.15 | $0.10 | $0.07 | $0.15 | $0.21 | $0.15 | $0.22 | $0.27 | $0.15 | $0.05 | $0.14 | $0.37 | $0.61 | $0.62 | $0.75 | $0.96 | $0.90 | $1.09 | $1.05 | $0.88 | $0.88 | $1.08 | $0.70 | $0.60 |
| Dividend yield (FY) % | 8.48% | 9.01% | 7.55% | 5.46% | 5.10% | 6.75% | 3.29% | 2.24% | 7.19% | 6.23% | 10.06% | 10.79% | 12.76% | 6.15% | 1.67% | 2.41% | 13.56% | 7.54% | 6.78% | 5.21% | 4.24% | 3.74% | 5.37% | 3.84% | 2.69% | 5.98% | 13.39% | 3.35% | 3.24% | 0.00% |
| Payout ratio (FY) % | 28.62% | 41.35% | 154.83% | 38.70% | 34.80% | -180.76% | 37.16% | 17.96% | 163.37% | -34.17% | -105.80% | -48.26% | -269.06% | -166.32% | -9.98% | 108.01% | 317.07% | 83.28% | 97.06% | 83.28% | 65.80% | 62.17% | 73.59% | 54.26% | 36.77% | 46.39% | 62.11% | 29.23% | 32.18% | 0.00% |
| Pay Date | Ex-Date | Record Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-23 | December 02, 25 | 2025-12-02 | $0.10 |
| 2025-07-17 | July 03, 25 | 2025-07-03 | $0.10 |
| 2024-12-23 | December 02, 24 | 2024-12-02 | $0.10 |
| 2024-07-19 | July 05, 24 | 2024-07-05 | $0.10 |
| 2023-12-21 | November 30, 23 | 2023-12-01 | $0.10 |
| 2023-07-20 | July 03, 23 | 2023-07-05 | $0.10 |
| 2022-12-22 | November 30, 22 | 2022-12-01 | $0.10 |
| 2022-07-15 | June 29, 22 | 2022-06-30 | $0.10 |
| 2021-12-22 | December 03, 21 | 2021-12-06 | $0.10 |
| 2021-07-09 | June 24, 21 | 2021-06-25 | $0.10 |
| 2020-12-10 | November 20, 20 | 2020-11-23 | $0.09 |
| 2020-07-10 | June 24, 20 | 2020-06-25 | $0.09 |
| 2019-12-13 | November 26, 19 | 2019-11-27 | $0.08 |
| 2019-07-12 | June 24, 19 | 2019-06-25 | $0.07 |
| 2018-12-18 | November 26, 18 | 2018-11-27 | $0.06 |
| 2018-07-12 | June 25, 18 | 2018-06-26 | $0.04 |
| 2017-07-12 | June 22, 17 | 2017-06-26 | $0.07 |
| 2016-12-16 | November 25, 16 | 2016-11-29 | $0.07 |
| 2016-07-27 | July 05, 16 | 2016-07-07 | $0.04 |
| 2016-04-14 | March 21, 16 | 2016-03-23 | $0.04 |
| 2015-12-10 | November 19, 15 | 2015-11-23 | $0.04 |
| 2015-10-07 | September 15, 15 | 2015-09-17 | $0.04 |
| 2015-07-16 | June 24, 15 | 2015-07-06 | $0.04 |
| 2015-03-19 | February 23, 15 | 2015-02-25 | $0.04 |
| 2015-01-30 | January 20, 15 | 2015-01-22 | $0.05 |
| 2014-09-24 | August 28, 14 | 2014-09-02 | $0.05 |
| 2014-06-30 | June 18, 14 | 2014-06-20 | $0.05 |
| 2014-03-28 | March 06, 14 | 2014-03-10 | $0.05 |
| 2013-12-18 | November 21, 13 | 2013-11-25 | $0.05 |
| 2013-09-30 | September 09, 13 | 2013-09-11 | $0.07 |
| 2013-07-18 | June 24, 13 | 2013-06-26 | $0.05 |
| 2013-03-07 | February 13, 13 | 2013-02-15 | $0.05 |
| 2012-12-18 | November 27, 12 | 2012-11-29 | $0.05 |
| 2012-09-11 | August 23, 12 | 2012-08-27 | $0.05 |
| 2012-07-27 | July 03, 12 | 2012-07-06 | $0.15 |
| 2012-04-12 | March 16, 12 | 2012-03-20 | $0.02 |
| 2011-12-29 | December 01, 11 | 2011-12-05 | $0.02 |
| 2011-10-12 | September 14, 11 | 2011-09-16 | $0.03 |
| 2011-07-28 | July 06, 11 | 2011-07-08 | $0.05 |
| 2011-04-13 | March 21, 11 | 2011-03-23 | $0.05 |
| 2010-07-28 | July 02, 10 | 2010-07-07 | $0.05 |
| 2010-01-07 | December 11, 09 | 2009-12-15 | $0.10 |
| 2009-03-25 | March 10, 09 | 2009-03-12 | $0.04 |
| 2008-11-06 | October 21, 08 | 2008-10-22 | $0.08 |
| 2008-07-29 | July 07, 08 | 2008-07-08 | $0.12 |
| 2008-03-18 | February 29, 08 | 2008-02-29 | $0.17 |
| 2007-12-18 | November 28, 07 | 2007-11-30 | $0.10 |
| 2007-09-12 | August 29, 07 | 2007-08-31 | $0.17 |
| 2007-07-26 | July 24, 07 | 2007-07-05 | $0.17 |
| 2007-03-09 | February 21, 07 | 2007-02-23 | $0.17 |
| 2006-12-18 | November 28, 06 | 2006-11-30 | $0.17 |
| 2006-09-06 | August 21, 06 | 2006-08-23 | $0.17 |
| 2006-07-20 | June 28, 06 | 2006-06-30 | $0.14 |
| 2006-04-11 | March 29, 06 | 2006-03-31 | $0.14 |
| 2005-12-30 | December 20, 05 | 2005-12-22 | $0.16 |
| 2005-09-05 | August 18, 05 | 2005-08-22 | $0.16 |
| 2005-07-18 | June 24, 05 | 2005-06-28 | $0.17 |
| 2005-03-29 | March 11, 05 | 2005-03-15 | $0.26 |
| 2004-12-07 | November 24, 04 | 2004-11-29 | $0.24 |
| 2004-09-06 | August 19, 04 | 2004-08-23 | $0.24 |
| 2004-07-16 | June 23, 04 | 2004-06-25 | $0.24 |
| 2004-03-23 | March 05, 04 | 2004-03-09 | $0.24 |
| 2003-12-01 | November 13, 03 | 2003-11-17 | $0.24 |
| 2003-09-15 | August 27, 03 | 2003-09-01 | $0.46 |
| 2003-03-24 | March 06, 03 | 2003-03-10 | $0.20 |
| 2002-11-27 | November 19, 02 | 2002-11-15 | $0.19 |
| 2002-11-27 | November 13, 02 | 2002-11-15 | $0.19 |
| 2002-09-03 | August 19, 02 | 2002-08-21 | $0.19 |
| 2002-07-03 | June 13, 02 | 2002-06-17 | $0.28 |
| 2002-02-25 | February 07, 02 | 2002-02-11 | $0.24 |
| 2001-11-27 | November 08, 01 | 2001-11-13 | $0.24 |
| 2001-09-03 | August 16, 01 | 2001-08-20 | $0.24 |
| 2001-07-06 | June 20, 01 | 2001-06-22 | $0.57 |
| 2000-12-07 | November 20, 00 | 2000-11-22 | $0.33 |
| 2000-07-06 | June 20, 00 | 2000-06-22 | $0.55 |
| 1999-12-07 | November 19, 99 | 1999-11-23 | $0.33 |
| 1999-06-30 | June 11, 99 | 1999-06-15 | $0.55 |
| 1998-12-07 | November 19, 98 | 1998-11-23 | $0.33 |
| 1998-06-29 | June 12, 98 | 1998-06-15 | $0.75 |
| 1997-12-16 | November 28, 97 | 1997-12-02 | $0.30 |
| 1997-06-30 | June 12, 97 | 1997-06-16 | $0.40 |
| 1996-12-18 | December 02, 96 | 1996-12-04 | $0.25 |
| 1996-08-13 | July 25, 96 | 1996-07-29 | $0.35 |
The dividend yield shows how much Deswell Industries, 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.
By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Deswell Industries, 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.
Comparing Deswell Industries, 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.
Analyzing Deswell Industries, 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.
Investors often include Deswell Industries, 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.
