BESI Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

BESI has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 2.18 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.25%
Payout Ratio 2.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.41%
Consistency Lifetime 80.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.40%
Payout FCF 104.3%
Streak Years 15
Dividend Rating 43.34%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 34.5%
Total Return 5y: 223.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Semiconductor Materials & Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
AMKR 11,947 M 1.42% 2.0%
KLAC 221,850 M 0.86% 2.71%
AMAT 270,929 M 1.02% 2.32%
LRCX 310,468 M 0.90% 2.03%
ASML 548,451 M 0.95% 1.49%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SMHN 1,128 M 23.3% 99.0%
AMKR 11,947 M 18.3% 90.6%
KLAC 221,850 M 17.4% 93.5%
AMAT 270,929 M 17.3% 99.1%
MU 509,366 M 23.2% 23.3%

Quality Dividend Peers in Semiconductor Materials & Equipment

AMAT
Applied Materials
 1.02% Yield

BESI Dividend History: Last 16 Payments (EUR) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-04-25 2025-05-02 Interim 2.18 1.4% 2.26%
2024-04-29 2024-05-03 Final 2.15 -24.6% 1.67%
2023-04-28 2023-05-04 Final 2.85 -14.4% 3.52%
2022-05-03 2022-05-06 Final 3.33 95.9% 6.1%
2021-05-04 2021-05-07 Final 1.7 68.3% 2.62%
2020-05-05 2020-05-08 Final 1.01 -39.5% N/A
2019-04-30 2019-05-06 Final 1.67 -64% N/A
2018-04-30 2018-05-04 Final 4.64 1225.7% N/A
2017-05-03 2017-05-08 Final 0.35 -65% N/A
2016-05-03 2016-05-17 Final 1 -33.3% N/A
2015-05-05 2015-05-15 Final 1.5 354.5% N/A
2014-05-05 2014-05-16 Final 0.33 10% N/A
2013-04-29 2013-05-10 Final 0.3 36.4% N/A
2013-04-26 0.22 0% N/A
2012-04-27 0.22 10% N/A
2011-05-02 0.2 0% N/A

BESI Dividend FAQ

BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (ticker BESI) designs, manufactures and services semiconductor assembly equipment across three product lines-Die Attach, Packaging and Plating-and sells to chip makers, assembly subcontractors and industrial electronics firms worldwide.

What is the Dividend Yield of BESI?

As of February 2026, BESI`s dividend yield is 2.25%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.18 EUR by the current share price of 160.15.

Does BESI pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, BESI paid a dividend of 2.18 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-25 and the payout was 2.18 EUR.

How often does BESI pay dividends?

BESI pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, BESI has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-04-25.

BESI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BESI for the next 4 payments are between 0 (-100.0%) and 0 (-100.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will BESI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 2.18 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-04-25. The next Ex-Dividend date for BE Semiconductor (BESI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BESI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for BE Semiconductor (BESI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BESI?

BESI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.41% per year.
Strong growth: BESI's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BESI?

BESI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.40%. If you bought BESI's shares at 49.54 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.18 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.40% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BESI?

BESI Payout Consistency is 80.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: BE Semiconductor has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BESI have a good Dividend Yield?

BESI`s 2.25% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BESI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BESI is 2.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of BESI?

BESI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 43.34%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BESI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BESI's Outstanding Shares?

BE Semiconductor's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.56% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has BESI ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 4, 2018 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1997 72,705,100
1998 72,705,100
1999 72,705,100
2000 72,705,100
2001 72,705,100
2002 72,705,100
2003 72,705,100
2004 72,705,100
2005 72,705,100
2006 72,705,100
2009 72,705,100
2010 72,705,100
2011 72,705,100
2012 72,705,100
2013 72,705,100
2014 72,705,100
2015 72,705,100
2016 72,705,100
2017 72,705,100
2018 72,705,100
2019 72,705,100
2020 72,705,100
2021 78,121,800 +7.45%
2022 84,777,400 +8.52%
2023 82,091,300 -3.17%
2024 81,628,900 -0.56%
2025 81,171,500 -0.56%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-28 02:38