MCHP Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with MCHP's current 2.15% yield and 4.3% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 2.15%
Annual Dividend: $1.82 per share
Share Price: $84.64
Payout Ratio: 540.3% (based on depressed trailing earnings — see FAQ below)
MCHP DRIP Calculator
Model MCHP dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 4.3% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in MCHP 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in MCHP on 2016-06-30 would be worth $4,373.6 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 337.4%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $3,938.44 (293.8% return). Reinvesting dividends added $435.16 in extra value.
Starting share price: $25.38 — Current share price: $84.64
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is MCHP's current dividend yield?
- MCHP (Microchip Technology Incorporated) currently has a dividend yield of 2.15%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $215 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much MCHP do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from MCHP at its current yield of 2.15%, you would need approximately $558,140 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does MCHP pay monthly dividends?
- No, MCHP pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is MCHP's dividend safe?
- MCHP's 540.3% payout ratio is based on trailing earnings, which appear unusually depressed relative to the company's historical profitability. A single year of earnings can produce an unusually high payout ratio that may not reflect the dividend's long-term sustainability. For established dividend payers, free cash flow coverage and forward earnings estimates are often more meaningful indicators of dividend safety than a single year of trailing EPS.
- What is MCHP's dividend growth rate?
- MCHP's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 4.3% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in MCHP 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in MCHP on 2016-06-30 would be worth approximately $4,373.6 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 337.4% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $3,938.44 — meaning DRIP added $435.16 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the MCHP dividend page.