KLAC Dividend History & Analysis | 0.5% Yield
KLAC has a dividend yield of 0.5% and paid 6.33 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Semiconductor Materials & Equipment
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLAC NASDAQ KLA |
180,447 M | 0.54% | 16.05% |
| KLIC NASDAQ Kulicke Soffa Industries |
3,830 M | 1.19% | 1.45% |
| BESI AS BE Semiconductor Industries |
12,581 M | 0.63% | 2.21% |
| JEN XETRA Jenoptik |
2,426 M | 0.93% | 1.25% |
| AMKR NASDAQ Amkor Technology |
8,837 M | 0.69% | 1.54% |
| LRCX NASDAQ Lam Research |
250,384 M | 0.46% | 1.85% |
| AMAT NASDAQ Applied Materials |
313,534 M | 0.55% | 1.32% |
| ASML NASDAQ ASML Holding New York |
549,124 M | 0.61% | 1.14% |
| AWX SG AEM HOLDINGS |
1,754 M | 0.43% | 0.80% |
| ASM AS ASM International |
34,423 M | 0.38% | 0.79% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMAT NASDAQ Applied Materials |
313,534 M | 20.23% | 100.0% |
| KLAC NASDAQ KLA |
180,447 M | 16.27% | 100.0% |
| LRCX NASDAQ Lam Research |
250,384 M | 15.05% | 100.0% |
| JEN XETRA Jenoptik |
2,426 M | 12.51% | 100.0% |
| AMKR NASDAQ Amkor Technology |
8,837 M | 10.71% | 90.6% |
| ASM AS ASM International |
34,423 M | 7.35% | 99.0% |
| TER NASDAQ Teradyne |
33,214 M | 4.12% | 98.3% |
| KLIC NASDAQ Kulicke Soffa Industries |
3,830 M | 4.49% | 100.0% |
| ASML NASDAQ ASML Holding New York |
549,124 M | 8.60% | 98.5% |
| MU NASDAQ Micron Technology |
780,682 M | 3.86% | 98.3% |
KLAC Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | 2026-08-17 | 2026-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.23 | -90% | 0.11% |
| 2026-05-18 | 2026-05-18 | 2026-06-02 | Quarterly | 2.3 | +21.1% | 0.13% |
| 2026-02-17 | 2026-02-17 | 2026-03-03 | Quarterly | 1.9 | 0% | 0.13% |
| 2025-11-17 | 2025-11-17 | 2025-12-02 | Quarterly | 1.9 | 0% | 0.17% |
| 2025-08-18 | 2025-08-18 | 2025-09-03 | Quarterly | 1.9 | 0% | 0.22% |
| 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% |
KLAC Dividend FAQ
As of November 2026, KLAC's dividend yield is 0.54%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 6.33 USD by the current share price of 157.30.
As of November 2026, KLAC paid a dividend of 6.33 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-17 and the payout was 0.23 USD.
KLAC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KLAC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-17.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KLAC for the next payments are between 0.234 (+1.7%) and 0.262 (+13.9%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.63%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.23 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for KLA (KLAC) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for KLA (KLAC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
KLAC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 16.3% per year. Strong growth: KLAC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
KLAC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 16.1%. If you bought KLAC's shares at 39.45 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (6.33 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 16.1% of your original purchase price.
KLAC Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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 has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
KLAC's 0.54% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of KLAC is 20.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
KLAC's Overall Dividend Rating is 73.75%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
KLAC Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-11-03 02:38 UTC