Himax Technologies, Inc. (HIMX) Dividend Analysis
Does Himax Technologies (HIMX) pay a dividend?
Yes. Himax Technologies (HIMX) pays a dividend: $0.12 per share over the last twelve months, a dividend yield of 1.03% at the latest close.
It has raised its dividend per share for 1 year in a row, growing at 30.3% a year over the last 5 years. The payout takes about 147.6% of earnings.
Computed from SEC filings. Ex-dividend and payment dates are not part of those filings, so they are not shown here. This is analysis, not investment advice.
| Fiscal year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $0.12 | +84.6% |
| 2016 | $0.07 | -56.7% |
| 2015 | $0.15 | +11.1% |
| 2014 | $0.14 | +8.0% |
| 2013 | $0.13 | +290.6% |
| 2012 | $0.03 | -46.7% |
| 2011 | $0.06 | -52.0% |
| 2010 | $0.13 | -16.7% |
| 2009 | $0.15 |
All 9 fiscal years we hold. Each payment counts toward the fiscal year it is paid for, so a final dividend paid in spring belongs to the year before. Figures are adjusted for stock splits, so a fall is a cut.
FCF does not fully cover the dividend, sustainability is a concern, no sustained growth pattern yet.
Based on TTM and annual data · Not a buy/sell signal
Score Breakdown
Safety
40% of composite
Growth
35% of composite
Income
25% of composite
Composite = Safety (0) × 0.40 + Growth (60) × 0.35 + Income (45) × 0.25 = 32
Dividend Yield
1.03%
Per Share (TTM)
$0.12
Payout Ratio
147.6%
5Y CAGR
30.3%
Dividend Safety
Earnings Payout
147.6%
FCF Payout
—
FCF Coverage
-0.3x
Dividend Growth
Per Share (TTM)
$0.12
Growth Streak
1 year
5Y CAGR
30.3%
Dividend Income
Annual DPS (TTM)
$0.12
Annual Income / $10K
$103
Payment frequency, ex-dividend and payment dates are not available from SEC filings. Check your broker or the company's investor relations page for the schedule.
Himax Technologies (HIMX) dividend: yield, safety and growth
Frequently asked
Does Himax Technologies (HIMX) pay a dividend, and how much?+
Yes, Himax Technologies pays a regular dividend of about $0.12 per share per year (a yield of roughly 1.0%). That is a payout ratio of about 147.6% of earnings, so it is not currently covered by free cash flow. A low headline yield is not the same as a weak dividend: what matters is how well earnings and cash flow cover the payout, not the percentage alone. The full payout history and per-share figures are on this dividends tab.
Is Himax Technologies's dividend safe?+
Himax Technologies's dividend looks not currently covered by free cash flow, with free cash flow covering the payout about -0.3 times over. Intrinsiqq scores its dividend safety at 0 out of 100, weighing the payout ratio, free-cash-flow coverage and balance-sheet strength. Safety matters more than yield: a payout you can rely on beats a high one you cannot.
Has Himax Technologies grown its dividend?+
Himax Technologies has raised its dividend for about 1 year in a row. Over the past five years the dividend has grown at roughly 30.3% a year. Consistent growth is one of the strongest signals of a durable, shareholder-friendly business, so read the streak alongside coverage on this tab.
What is Himax Technologies's dividend payout ratio?+
Himax Technologies pays out about 147.6% of its earnings as dividends. A lower payout ratio leaves more room to keep raising the dividend and to absorb a bad year, while a very high ratio can signal a payout under pressure. On this measure the dividend is not currently covered by free cash flow. See the dividend-safety breakdown for the free-cash-flow view, which is often more telling than earnings.
SourceDividend analysis computed from the 10-K filed 28 Mar 2018, covering the period ending 31 Dec 2017, as reported to the SEC. Data last refreshed 12 Jun 2026. How this is calculated.
Fiscal year ends Dec. Earnings payout = dividends / net income. FCF payout = dividends / FCF. Yield = TTM DPS / price.
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