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AAPL Dividend History & Analysis | 0.5% Yield

AAPL has a dividend yield of 0.5% and paid 1.02 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.45%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.02
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.15%
Overall Dividend Rating 40.93%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.81%
Payout Ratio 15.5%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.41%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 1.5% (S&P 500: 17%)
Total Return 5y: 84.9% (S&P 500: 98.3%)

Top Dividend Payers in Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
XRX 481 M 13.1% 4.89%
HPQ 26,499 M 4.91% 8.65%
LOGI 15,287 M 4.41% 6.14%
STX 32,880 M 2.63% 8.95%
HPE 29,827 M 2.44% 6.30%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
LOGI 15,287 M 24.9% 94.5%
DELL 86,462 M 19.9% 100%
IMMR 229 M 22.5% 100%
HPQ 26,499 M 9.10% 95.8%
LOGN 15,087 M 7.88% 44.3%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare AAPL Dividends with its Peer-Group

HPQ
HP
 4.91% Yield
LOGI
Logitech
 4.41% Yield
DELL
Dell Technologies
 1.64% Yield
STX
Seagate Technology
 2.63% Yield
HPE
Hewlett Packard
 2.44% Yield
NTAP
NetApp
 1.81% Yield

AAPL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-11 2025-08-11 2025-08-14 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.11%
2025-05-12 2025-05-12 2025-05-15 Quarterly 0.26 4% 0.12%
2025-02-10 2025-02-10 2025-02-13 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.11%
2024-11-08 2024-11-11 2024-11-14 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.11%
2024-08-12 2024-08-12 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.12%
2024-05-10 2024-05-13 2024-05-16 Quarterly 0.25 4.2% 0.14%
2024-02-09 2024-02-12 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.13%
2023-11-10 2023-11-13 2023-11-16 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.13%
2023-08-11 2023-08-14 2023-08-17 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.14%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-05-18 Quarterly 0.24 4.3% 0.14%
2023-02-10 2023-02-13 2023-02-16 Quarterly 0.23 0% 0.15%
2022-11-04 2022-11-07 2022-11-10 Quarterly 0.23 0% 0.16%
2022-08-05 2022-08-08 2022-08-11 Quarterly 0.23 0% 0.14%
2022-05-06 2022-05-09 2022-05-12 Quarterly 0.23 4.5% 0.15%
2022-02-04 2022-02-07 2022-02-10 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.13%
2021-11-05 2021-11-08 2021-11-11 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.14%
2021-08-06 2021-08-09 2021-08-12 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.15%
2021-05-07 2021-05-10 2021-05-13 Quarterly 0.22 7.3% 0.17%
2021-02-05 2021-02-08 2021-02-11 Quarterly 0.205 0% 0.15%
2020-11-06 2020-11-09 2020-11-12 Quarterly 0.205 0% 0.17%
2020-08-07 2020-08-10 2020-08-13 Quarterly 0.205 0% N/A
2020-05-08 2020-05-11 2020-05-14 Quarterly 0.205 6.5% N/A
2020-02-07 2020-02-10 2020-02-13 Quarterly 0.1925 0% N/A
2019-11-07 2019-11-11 2019-11-14 Quarterly 0.1925 0% N/A
2019-08-09 2019-08-12 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.1925 0% N/A
2019-05-10 2019-05-13 2019-05-16 Quarterly 0.1925 5.5% N/A
2019-02-08 2019-02-11 2019-02-14 Quarterly 0.1825 0% N/A
2018-11-08 2018-11-12 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.1825 0% N/A
2018-08-10 2018-08-13 2018-08-16 Quarterly 0.1825 0% N/A
2018-05-11 2018-05-14 2018-05-17 Quarterly 0.1825 15.9% N/A
2018-02-09 2018-02-12 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.1575 0% N/A
2017-11-10 2017-11-13 2017-11-16 Quarterly 0.1575 0% N/A
2017-08-10 2017-08-14 2017-08-17 Quarterly 0.1575 0% N/A
2017-05-11 2017-05-15 2017-05-18 Quarterly 0.1575 10.5% N/A
2017-02-09 2017-02-13 2017-02-16 Quarterly 0.1425 0% N/A
2016-11-03 2016-11-07 2016-11-10 Quarterly 0.1425 0% N/A
2016-08-04 2016-08-08 2016-08-11 Quarterly 0.1425 0% N/A
2016-05-05 2016-05-09 2016-05-12 Quarterly 0.1425 9.6% N/A
2016-02-04 2016-02-08 2016-02-11 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2015-11-05 2015-11-09 2015-11-12 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2015-08-06 2015-08-10 2015-08-13 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2015-05-07 2015-05-11 2015-05-14 Quarterly 0.13 10.6% N/A
2015-02-05 2015-02-09 2015-02-12 Quarterly 0.1175 0% N/A
2014-11-06 2014-11-10 2014-11-13 Quarterly 0.1175 0% N/A
2014-08-07 2014-08-11 2014-08-14 Quarterly 0.1175 0% N/A
2014-05-08 2014-05-12 2014-05-15 Quarterly 0.1175 7.9% N/A
2014-02-06 2014-02-10 2014-02-13 Quarterly 0.1089 0% N/A
2013-11-06 2013-11-11 2013-11-14 Quarterly 0.1089 0% N/A
2013-08-08 2013-08-12 2013-08-15 Quarterly 0.1089 0% N/A
2013-05-09 2013-05-13 2013-05-16 Quarterly 0.1089 0% N/A

AAPL Dividend FAQ

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a U.S.-based public company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, software, and related services. It operates within the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals sub‑industry, positioning it among the world’s largest technology manufacturers and service providers.

What is the Dividend Yield of AAPL?

As of August 2025, AAPL`s dividend yield is 0.45%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.02 USD by the current share price of 232.14.

Does AAPL pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, AAPL paid a dividend of 1.02 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-11 and the payout was 0.26 USD.

How often does AAPL pay dividends?

AAPL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AAPL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-11.

Will AAPL pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.26 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-11. The next Ex-Dividend date for Apple (AAPL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AAPL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Apple (AAPL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of AAPL?

AAPL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.15% per year.
Strong growth: AAPL's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AAPL?

AAPL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.81%. If you bought AAPL's shares at 125.52 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.02 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.81% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AAPL?

AAPL Payout Consistency is 55.8%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very unstable: Apple has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AAPL have a good Dividend Yield?

AAPL`s 0.45% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AAPL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AAPL is 15.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of AAPL?

AAPL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 40.93%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AAPL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AAPL`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Apple`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.47% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Apple ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2020-08-31 with a factor of 4:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 4.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 13,837,824,000
1986 14,260,064,000 +3.05%
1987 14,063,280,000 -1.38%
1988 14,285,264,000 +1.58%
1989 14,560,000,000 +1.92%
1990 13,168,750,000 -9.56%
1991 13,670,588,200 +3.81%
1992 13,569,472,000 -0.74%
1993 13,106,352,000 -3.41%
1994 13,619,200,000 +3.91%
1995 13,775,328,000 +1.15%
1996 13,947,584,000 +1.25%
1997 15,661,968,000 +12.29%
1998 19,270,944,000 +23.04%
1999 19,982,704,000 +3.69%
2000 18,881,520,000 -5.51%
2001 20,020,504,000 +6.03%
2002 20,107,192,000 +0.43%
2003 20,849,248,000 +3.69%
2004 23,468,872,000 +12.56%
2005 24,477,796,000 +4.3%
2006 24,732,316,000 +1.04%
2007 25,201,512,000 +1.9%
2008 25,241,832,000 +0.16%
2009 25,753,924,000 +2.03%
2010 26,128,312,000 +1.45%
2011 26,364,016,000 +0.9%
2012 26,522,076,000 +0.6%
2013 25,240,656,000 -4.83%
2014 23,527,212,000 -6.79%
2015 22,376,508,000 -4.89%
2016 21,311,980,000 -4.76%
2017 20,631,148,000 -3.19%
2018 19,093,008,000 -7.46%
2019 17,818,416,000 -6.68%
2020 17,113,688,000 -3.96%
2021 16,519,291,000 -3.47%
2022 15,955,718,000 -3.41%
2023 15,576,641,000 -2.38%
2024 15,150,865,000 -2.73%
2025 14,948,179,000 -1.34%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-08-25 02:00