The Silicon Motion dividend will increase 15% to $2.30 per American depositary share, up from the $2.00 declared in 2025. The NAND flash controller designer announced the increase on October 16, 2026, with payment planned in four quarterly installments of $0.575 per ADS.
Key Takeaways
- The annual dividend increases by $0.30 per ADS from the amount declared in 2025.
- Four quarterly payments are scheduled between November 2026 and August 2027.
- The timetable remains subject to board changes, and future dividends remain discretionary.
Table of Contents
- Silicon Motion dividend: payment terms and dates
- Management cites stronger revenue and profitability
- Conclusion
Silicon Motion dividend: payment terms and dates
Silicon Motion’s dividend announcement filed with the SEC sets out four anticipated record dates and payment dates. The first record date is November 5, 2026, followed by payment on November 19, 2026; the remaining installments extend through August 2027.
One ADS represents four ordinary shares. The annual payment therefore equals $0.575 per ordinary share, while each quarterly installment equals $0.14375 per ordinary share. These amounts distinguish the annual ordinary-share dividend from the quarterly ADS payment, which both carry the same $0.575 figure.
The company’s depositary bank will close its depositary receipt books for issuance and cancellation on each record date. The board may subsequently change the anticipated payment schedule.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| First installment | Record date: November 5, 2026; payment date: November 19, 2026. |
| Second installment | Record date: February 16, 2027; payment date: February 26, 2027. |
| Third installment | Record date: May 6, 2027; payment date: May 21, 2027. |
| Fourth installment | Record date: August 5, 2027; payment date: August 19, 2027. |
Management cites stronger revenue and profitability
President and Chief Executive Officer Wallace Kou attributed the increase to significantly higher revenue and profitability. He said the business outlook remained strong and that the company was on track for record results in 2026. That statement is management’s outlook, not a report of completed full-year results.
Silicon Motion designs NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage, including products used in servers, personal computers, smartphones and other devices. It also supplies customized storage solutions for hyperscale data centers and industrial and automotive applications.
Future cash dividends remain subject to the board’s continuing determination that payments serve shareholders’ interests and comply with applicable laws and company agreements. The announced increase does not establish an unconditional commitment to dividends beyond this schedule.
Conclusion
The next scheduled milestone is the November 5, 2026 record date, ahead of the first $0.575-per-ADS payment on November 19. Both dates remain subject to any subsequent board changes.
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