Why it’s on the map
DoD Trusted Foundry; GaN fab announced April 2026.
Government money & contracts
CHIPS $1.587B + reported $375M Commerce/NIST equity stake (May 2026, terms unverified).
Customers & commercial
Defense, auto, IoT.
Catalysts
Q3 early Nov.
Risk
Market doubts earnings translation; about 48% off high.
Tariff durability
Policy-backed.
Dividend · #31 of 47 payers by yield
1.15% yield
$0.48 a share a year · quarterly · pays Jan · Apr · Jul · Oct
Per payment$0.12a share, 4× a year
Next payoutexpected Jan 2027not yet declared
Last ex-dateJun 24, 2026own it before the ex-date to collect
Last paidOct 9, 2026$0.12 a share
Payout ratio9%of earnings · well covered
Raised—streak not on record
Shares at the Oct 30 close of $41.9023.87
Each payment$2.86
Per year · 4 payments$11.46
Recent payments
| Ex-date | Paid | Per share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 23, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 | $0.12 | |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Jul 14, 2026 | $0.12 |
Yield = $0.12 × 4 ÷ the Oct 30 close of $41.90. A dividend is a board decision, not a promise — it can be raised, cut or suspended any quarter. Dividend history source