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inTEST Corporation supplies test and process solutions for use in manufacturing and testing in automotive, defense/aerospace, industrial, life sciences, security, and semiconductor markets worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Thermal Products (Thermal) and Electromechanical Semiconductor Products (EMS). The Thermal segment offers ThermoStream products that are used in the semi market as a stand-alone temperature management tool, or in various electronic test applications; Thermal Chambers; Thermal Platforms; Thermonics temperature conditioning products that provide tempered gas or fluid; ultra-cold storage solutions, including biomedical freezers, refrigerators, and mobile storage solutions; EKOHEAT and EASYHEAT induction heating systems; and digital streaming and image capturing solutions. The EMS segment provides in2, Cobal, and LS series manipulators that hold various test heads and enable an operator to reposition a test head for alternate use with various probers or handlers on a test floor; and docking hardware products, which protect the interface contacts and ensure proper repeatable and precise alignment between the test head's interface board and the prober's probing assembly or the handler's test socket. This segment also offers tester interfaces that provide electrical connections between the tester and the wafer prober or integrated circuit (IC) handler; and scorpion flying probe test systems, which designs and manufactures robotics-based electronic test equipment, as well as provides application support services. Its products are used in production testing of wafers and specialized packaged ICs in back-end testing by semiconductor manufacturers. The company markets and sells its products to semiconductor manufacturers, third-party foundries, test and assembly providers, and original equipment manufacturers. inTEST Corporation was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.

inTEST Dividend Announcement

• inTEST announced a annually dividend of $0.08 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2012-12-17. Ex dividend date: 2012-12-06
• inTEST's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%

inTEST Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2012-12-06$0.08annually2012-12-17

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inTEST Dividend Yield

inTEST current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%. Interested in purchasing inTEST stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

inTEST Financial Ratios

P/E ratio44.05
PEG ratio2.25
P/B ratio0.94
ROE2.18%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio2.26
Quick ratio1.38
Cash Ratio0.50

inTEST Dividend FAQ

Does inTEST stock pay dividends?
inTEST does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has inTEST ever paid a dividend?
No, inTEST has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. inTEST is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't inTEST pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why inTEST would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will inTEST ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While inTEST has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is inTEST a dividend aristocrat?
inTEST is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is inTEST a dividend king?
inTEST is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is inTEST a dividend stock?
No, inTEST is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
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