Cohu Inc.
S&P 500COHU/Technology · Semiconductor Equipment & Materials/NASDAQ
Dividend Yield
0.34%
$0.24 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
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
SafeBalance Sheet
Very SafeProfitability
WarningDividend Track Record
CautionAbout 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
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