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Semtech Corporation

S&P 500

SMTC/Technology · Semiconductors/NASDAQ

Dividend Yield

0.06%

$0.10 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$162.27P/E133.3MCap16.3BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

54/ 100Caution

SMTC's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 0.0% earnings payout ratio & 0.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: -0.5x interest coverage & -5.8% return on equity.

Based on 13 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.
  • Current Ratio: 2.4xStrong short-term liquidity to meet obligations.

Risks

  • Interest Coverage: -0.5xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
  • Return on Equity: -5.8%Return on equity is below industry norms.
  • Profit Margin Stability: UnstableProfit margins have been volatile.

Payout & Coverage

Safe

Balance Sheet

Safe

Profitability

Caution
-5.8%Danger
9.3%Caution
52.0%Very Safe

Dividend Track Record

Warning
0 yrsDanger
NoneVery Safe
UnstableDanger

About Semtech Corporation

Semtech Corporation is a leading provider of high-performance semiconductor, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, and cloud connectivity service solutions. It specializes in analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, advanced algorithms, and wireless technologies that enable smarter, more connected systems across diverse applications. The company operates through three key segments: Signal Integrity, offering optical and copper data communications, video transport products for infrastructure, industrial, data centers, and enterprise networks; Analog Mixed Signal and Wireless, providing power management, protection devices, RF front-end modules, and sensing solutions; and IoT Systems and Connectivity, featuring LoRa technology—a low-power, long-range wireless platform serving as a standard for global IoT deployments in sensor networks, asset tracking, smart metering, environmental monitoring, industrial automation, smart cities, agriculture, and consumer electronics. Semtech Corporation also delivers rugged 5G RedCap routers, unified software platforms for LoRa Plus, public safety 5G solutions, and single-vendor device-to-cloud cellular and satellite IoT connectivity. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Camarillo, California, Semtech serves markets in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through sales offices and distribution partners, supporting OEMs and system integrators in enterprise computing, communications, automotive, aerospace, home automation, and telecom.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.06%

Annual Dividend

$0.10

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

0.00%

FCF Payout Ratio

0.00%

52-Week Range

$42.38 - $177.35

Earnings & Profitability

SMTC earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

September 5, 1980

Next Payment Date

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

5-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

10-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

3-Year Total Growth

N/A

5-Year Total Growth

N/A

10-Year Total Growth

N/A

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$16,227.00

Annual Income

$10.00

Quarterly Income

$2.50

Monthly Income

$0.83

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SMTC's current dividend yield?
Semtech Corporation (SMTC) currently has a dividend yield of 0.06%, based on a stock price of $162.27 and an annual dividend of $0.10.
When is SMTC's next dividend payment date?
SMTC's next ex-dividend date is 1980-09-05 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does SMTC pay in dividends per year?
Semtech Corporation pays dividends quarterly. Annual dividend data is not yet available.
Has SMTC been increasing its dividend?
Semtech Corporation has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of —.
Is SMTC's dividend safe?
Semtech Corporation 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 SMTC's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Semtech Corporation'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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