Camtek Ltd
CAMTCamtek Ltd (CAMT) is an Israel-based company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of automated solutions for the semiconductor and electronics industries. The company provides inspection, metrology, and related equipment used in the manufacturing and assembly of advanced semiconductor devices, ensuring quality control and process optimization. Camtek serves customers worldwide, supporting their efforts to improve yield, efficiency, and reliability in semiconductor production.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2024 | $1.33 | 2024-04-03 | 2024-04-04 |
| September 4, 2019 | $0.17 | 2019-08-20 | 2019-08-21 |
| May 29, 2018 | $0.14 | 2018-05-15 | 2018-05-16 |
| November 30, 2017 | $0.14 | 2017-11-21 | 2017-11-22 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Camtek Ltd has rewarded shareholders with 4 dividend payments over the past 7 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held CAMT shares during this period received a total of $1.78 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $1.33/share was paid 821 days ago, on April 18, 2024.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2017, the dividend payout has grown by 850.0%, from $0.14 to $1.33.
Company News
Camtek delivered a beat-and-raise quarter with revenue of $121.7M and positive Q2 guidance, but shares plunged 16.8% due to a broad semiconductor sector sell-off triggered by hotter-than-expected inflation data. Despite strong fundamentals in advanced packaging metrology, the stock couldn't overcome profit-taking across chip stocks after an 80% y...
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