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Cohu Inc.

S&P 500

COHU/Technology · Semiconductor Equipment & Materials/NASDAQ

Dividend Yield

0.34%

$0.24 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$67.36P/E52.7MCap3.3BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

55/ 100Caution

COHU's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 0.0% earnings payout ratio & 0.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: -29.4x interest coverage & -7.0% return on equity.

Based on 14 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 0.0%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 0.0%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • Net Debt / Total Assets: 8.1%Healthy balance sheet with low net debt.

Risks

  • Interest Coverage: -29.4xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
  • Return on Equity: -7.0%Return on equity is below industry norms.
  • Operating Margin: -8.3%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.

Payout & Coverage

Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
6.4xVery Safe
42.9Very Safe

Profitability

Warning
-7.0%Danger
-8.3%Danger
46.3%Safe

Dividend Track Record

Caution
6+ yrsCaution
NoneVery Safe
UnstableDanger

About Cohu Inc.

Cohu Inc. is a global supplier of equipment and services that optimize semiconductor manufacturing yield and productivity. The company provides back-end semiconductor test and handling capital equipment, interface products, inspection metrology automation systems, micro-electromechanical system test modules, test contactors, thermal subsystems, and data analytics software. These solutions serve semiconductor manufacturers and test subcontractors for wafer level and device package testing, including pick-and-place handlers and gravity feed handlers. Cohu Inc. supports key markets such as data centers, high-bandwidth memory (HBM), AI compute, automotive, and industrial semiconductors, with notable offerings like the Neon inspection metrology platform for HBM. It operates internationally, including in the United States, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Poway, California, Cohu Inc. plays a vital role in the semiconductor equipment sector by enhancing test cell utilization and enabling advanced manufacturing processes.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.34%

Annual Dividend

$0.24

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

0.00%

FCF Payout Ratio

0.00%

52-Week Range

$17.80 - $70.92

Dividend History (2016–2025)

COHU annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

COHU earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

February 24, 2020

Last Payment Date

April 9, 2020

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

-37.00%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

-27.52%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

3-Year Total Growth

-75.00%

5-Year Total Growth

-80.00%

10-Year Total Growth

N/A

Income Calculator

COHU Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

$6,736.00

Annual Income

$24.00

Quarterly Income

$6.00

Monthly Income

$2.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is COHU's current dividend yield?
Cohu Inc. (COHU) currently has a dividend yield of 0.34%, based on a stock price of $67.36 and an annual dividend of $0.24.
When is COHU's next dividend payment date?
COHU's next ex-dividend date is 2020-02-24 and the next payment date is 2020-04-09. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does COHU pay in dividends per year?
Cohu Inc. paid $0.06 per share in annual dividends in 2020. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has COHU been increasing its dividend?
Cohu Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -27.52%.
Is COHU's dividend safe?
Cohu Inc. has a payout ratio of 0.00%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 0.00%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is COHU's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Cohu Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for technology companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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