Amkor Technology's board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08269 per share. The dividend will be payable on September 23, 2025, to stockholders of record as of September 3, 2025. The company is a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, with a strong track record of innovation and a broad geographic footprint.
Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR), a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08269 per share. The dividend, approved by the company's Board of Directors, will be payable on September 23, 2025, to stockholders of record as of September 3, 2025 [1].
Amkor Technology, based in Tempe, Arizona, is recognized for its strong track record of innovation and broad geographic footprint. The company offers advanced packaging, wafer-level processing, and system-in-package solutions, catering to applications in smartphones, data centers, artificial intelligence, automobiles, and wearables [1].
This dividend announcement comes amidst a challenging semiconductor industry landscape. The Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry is facing macroeconomic challenges, end-market volatility, and geopolitical tensions, particularly due to tariffs on trade partners like China [2]. However, the industry is benefiting from the growing proliferation of AI, Generative AI (Gen AI), IoT, Machine Learning (ML), and industrial revolution 4.0, which are driving demand for advanced manufacturing processes and energy-efficient computing power [2].
In India, the government is taking significant steps to bolster the semiconductor ecosystem. The Union Cabinet recently approved four semiconductor projects worth Rs 4,594 crore, including the country's first commercial compound fab and a highly advanced glass-based substrate semiconductor packaging unit [3]. These new plants are expected to generate 2,034 skilled jobs cumulatively and contribute to the country's strategic needs in sectors like defense, electric vehicles, and consumer appliances.
Despite the industry's challenges, Amkor's dividend announcement reflects the company's commitment to shareholder value and its financial health. The semiconductor industry, with its focus on innovation and advanced technologies, continues to present both challenges and opportunities.
References:
[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/amkor-technology-declares-quarterly-dividend-195700022.html
[2] https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/2-stocks-buy-challenging-semiconductor-170000412.html
[3] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/four-new-semiconductor-units-worth-rs-4594-crore-to-come-up-in-odisha-ap-punjab-union-minister-ashwini-vaishnaw/articleshow/123264210.cms
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