AIXTRON SE: Dividend falls drastically – What does that mean for investors?

AIXTRON SE: Dividend falls drastically – What does that mean for investors?

The general meeting of AIXTRON SE took place on May 15, 2025, at which the resolution to pay a dividend of EUR 0.15 for the 2024 financial year was passed. This decision means a significant reduction in the dividend of 62.50 percent compared to the previous year, when the distribution was even more significant. A total of EUR 45.03 million is to be distributed to shareholders, which represents growth of 29.25 percent compared to the previous year. This shows that AIXTRON remains committed to considering its shareholders amid economic challenges.

At the time of the Annual General Meeting, AIXTRON SE shares were trading at EUR 13.21. The following day, May 16, 2025, the stock will trade ex-dividend, meaning buyers of the stock after that date will not be entitled to the dividend payout. The dividend yield for 2024 is now 0.99 percent, a slight decrease from 1.03 percent last year. Despite the dividend adjustment, AIXTRON remains under pressure compared to the industry.

Comparison with competitors and future forecasts

In the peer group, which includes companies such as Elmos Semiconductor and SUSS MicroTec SE, AIXTRON performs weaker in terms of dividend yield and distribution. Elmos Semiconductor offers the highest dividend in this peer group with an amount of EUR 1.00 and a yield of 1.00 percent. While some analysts forecast an increase in the dividend for 2025 to EUR 0.21, the expected dividend yield of 1.56 percent is still lower than that of the previous year.

AIXTRON SE's stock market valuation is currently EUR 1.488 billion, with a price-earnings ratio (P/E) of 16.13. Sales for 2024 amounted to EUR 633.160 million, with earnings per share of EUR 0.94. Current market developments show that the share has already lost 13.24 percent since the beginning of 2025, and within three years the price of AIXTRON SE has fallen by 45.09 percent. These developments lead to an actual return of -31.91 percent based on dividend payout and price development.

Outlook on the financial situation

Analysts estimate that the 2025 P/E ratio is expected to be 18.16, while the price-to-sales ratio (P/S) is forecast at 2.71. AIXTRON's current KUV is 2.37. These estimates make it clear that despite the declines, market sentiment suggests long-term changes in valuations. While investors continue to wait and see how the financial environment develops, many are maintaining their handshake for AIXTRON, even if the stock is no longer trading as a top scorer.

In summary, AIXTRON SE is currently facing challenges, but at the same time is making efforts to support its shareholders through distributions, even if these have been reduced. The coming months will be crucial to see how the company's forecasts and overall situation develop.

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