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KLAC Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

KLAC's dividend history, current yield (0.8%), dividend growth rate (11.6%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Semiconductor Materials & Equipment).

Yield 12m 0.83%
Dividends per Share 12m 6.75
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.57%
Overall Dividend Rating 63.40%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.69%
Payout Ratio 22.1%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 90.8%
Total Return 12m: 6.10%
Total Return 5y: 388.29%
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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.

Top Dividend Payers in Semiconductor Materials & Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
AMKR 5,052 M 3.17% 6.48%
BESI 9,837 M 1.83% 7.18%
JEN 1,290 M 3.53% 3.75%
KLIC 1,700 M 2.60% 4.76%
LRCX 116,336 M 1.31% 3.76%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
AMKR 5,052 M 78.5% 100%
ASM 27,832 M 40.6% 56.3%
AIXA 1,765 M 38.1% 39.9%
JEN 1,290 M 21.9% 62.0%
MU 129,672 M 23.2% 23.1%

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AMKR
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LRCX
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ALRIB
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KLIC
Kulicke Soffa
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BESI
BE Semiconductor
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KLAC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-05-19 2025-05-19 2025-06-03 Quarterly 1.9 11.8% 0.24%
2025-02-24 2025-02-24 2025-03-04 Quarterly 1.7 0% 0.22%
2024-11-18 2024-11-18 2024-12-03 Quarterly 1.7 17.2% 0.28%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-09-03 Quarterly 1.45 0% 0.18%
2024-05-14 2024-05-15 2024-05-31 Quarterly 1.45 0% 0.21%
2024-02-15 2024-02-19 2024-03-01 Quarterly 1.45 0% 0.22%
2023-11-14 2023-11-15 2023-12-01 Quarterly 1.45 11.5% 0.27%
2023-08-14 2023-08-15 2023-09-01 Quarterly 1.3 0% 0.27%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-06-01 Quarterly 1.3 0% 0.34%
2023-02-10 2023-02-13 2023-03-01 Quarterly 1.3 0% 0.33%
2022-11-14 2022-11-15 2022-12-01 Quarterly 1.3 0% 0.35%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-09-01 Quarterly 1.3 23.8% 0.35%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-06-01 Quarterly 1.05 0% 0.33%
2022-02-11 2022-02-14 2022-03-01 Quarterly 1.05 0% 0.27%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-12-01 Quarterly 1.05 0% 0.25%
2021-08-13 2021-08-16 2021-09-01 Quarterly 1.05 16.7% 0.32%
2021-05-14 2021-05-17 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.9 0% 0.3%
2021-02-18 2021-02-19 2021-03-02 Quarterly 0.9 0% 0.28%
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.9 0% 0.38%
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.9 5.9% 0.43%
2020-05-15 2020-05-18 2020-06-02 Quarterly 0.85 0% N/A
2020-02-20 2020-02-22 2020-03-05 Quarterly 0.85 0% N/A
2019-11-15 2019-11-18 2019-12-03 Quarterly 0.85 13.3% N/A
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-09-03 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2019-05-14 2019-05-15 2019-06-04 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2018-11-15 2018-11-17 2018-12-04 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2018-08-14 2018-08-15 2018-08-31 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2018-05-14 2018-05-15 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.75 27.1% N/A
2018-02-14 2018-02-15 2018-03-01 Quarterly 0.59 0% N/A
2017-11-14 2017-11-15 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.59 0% N/A
2017-08-11 2017-08-15 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.59 9.3% N/A
2017-05-11 2017-05-15 2017-06-01 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2017-02-13 2017-02-15 2017-03-01 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2016-11-10 2016-11-15 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.54 3.8% N/A
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-09-01 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2016-05-12 2016-05-16 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2016-02-11 2016-02-16 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2015-11-12 2015-11-16 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2015-08-13 2015-08-17 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.52 4% N/A
2015-05-14 2015-05-18 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2015-02-12 2015-02-17 2015-03-02 Quarterly 0.5 -97% N/A
2014-11-26 2014-12-01 2014-12-09 Other 16.5 3200% N/A
2014-11-13 2014-11-17 2014-12-01 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2014-08-14 2014-08-18 2014-09-02 Quarterly 0.5 11.1% N/A
2014-05-15 2014-05-19 2014-06-02 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2014-02-13 2014-02-18 2014-03-03 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2013-11-14 2013-11-18 2013-12-02 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2013-08-14 2013-08-16 2013-09-03 Quarterly 0.45 12.5% N/A
2013-05-09 2013-05-13 2013-06-03 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A

KLAC Dividend FAQ

Does KLAC pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, KLAC paid a dividend of 6.75 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-19 and the payout was 1.9 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of KLAC?

As of June 2025, KLAC`s dividend yield is 0.83%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 6.75 USD by the current share price of 892.38.

How often does KLAC pay dividends?

KLAC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), KLAC has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KLAC?

The next ex-dividend date for KLA-Tencor (KLAC) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of KLAC?

KLAC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.6% per year.
Strong growth: KLAC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of KLAC?

KLAC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.69%. If you bought KLAC's shares at 182.76 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (6.75 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.69% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KLAC?

KLAC Payout Consistency is 90.8%. 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 consistent: KLA-Tencor has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KLAC have a good Dividend Yield?

KLAC`s 0.83% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KLAC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KLAC is 22.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of KLAC?

KLAC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.40%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KLAC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in KLAC`s Outstanding Shares?

KLA-Tencor`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.63% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has KLA-Tencor ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2000-01-19 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 67,412,000
1986 68,508,000 +1.63%
1987 72,008,000 +5.11%
1988 70,756,000 -1.74%
1989 71,512,000 +1.07%
1990 72,256,000 +1.04%
1991 73,596,000 +1.85%
1992 74,784,000 +1.61%
1993 79,320,000 +6.07%
1994 92,896,000 +17.12%
1995 101,226,000 +8.97%
1996 102,862,000 +1.62%
1997 352,420,000 +242.61%
1998 349,852,000 -0.73%
1999 381,560,000 +9.06%
2000 190,893,000 -49.97%
2001 194,637,000 +1.96%
2002 193,519,000 -0.57%
2003 202,450,000 +4.62%
2004 200,946,000 -0.74%
2005 203,926,000 +1.48%
2006 204,955,000 +0.5%
2007 185,199,000 -9.64%
2008 169,022,000 -8.73%
2009 173,808,000 +2.83%
2010 169,513,000 -2.47%
2011 169,103,000 -0.24%
2012 169,076,000 -0.02%
2013 168,206,000 -0.51%
2014 165,317,000 -1.72%
2015 155,996,000 -5.64%
2016 157,123,000 +0.72%
2017 156,587,000 -0.34%
2018 152,648,000 -2.52%
2019 158,620,000 +3.91%
2020 155,560,000 -1.93%
2021 152,331,000 -2.08%
2022 141,966,000 -6.8%
2023 136,254,000 -4.02%
2024 134,415,000 -1.35%
2025 133,303,000 -0.83%

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 per year (typically quarterly).
  • 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.