KLAC Dividend History & Analysis | 0.9% Yield

KLAC has a dividend yield of 0.9% and paid 7.4 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.86%
Payout Ratio 21.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 17.37%
Consistency Lifetime 93.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.67%
Payout FCF 24.8%
Streak Years 21
Dividend Rating 71.93%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 138.3%
Total Return 5y: 507.7%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
BESI 16,506 M 2.25% 4.44%
KLIC 3,013 M 2.10% 2.35%
AMKR 12,288 M 1.42% 2.15%
AMAT 256,822 M 1.02% 2.31%
LRCX 278,310 M 0.90% 2.06%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SMHN 1,110 M 23.3% 99.0%
AMKR 12,288 M 18.3% 90.6%
AMAT 256,822 M 17.3% 99.1%
MU 447,480 M 23.2% 23.3%
JEN 1,548 M 11.0% 62.1%

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AMAT
Applied Materials
 1.02% Yield

KLAC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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%
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% N/A
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-09-01 Quarterly 0.9 5.9% N/A
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

KLAC Dividend FAQ

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) designs, manufactures, and markets process-control and yield-management solutions for the semiconductor and related electronics industries. It operates through three segments-Semiconductor Process Control, Specialty Semiconductor Process, and PCB & Component Inspection-offering tools for defect inspection, metrology, chemical process control, and software that accelerates yield learning and reduces production risk.

What is the Dividend Yield of KLAC?

As of January 2026, KLAC`s dividend yield is 0.86%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 7.40 USD by the current share price of 1684.71.

Does KLAC pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, KLAC paid a dividend of 7.40 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-17 and the payout was 1.9 USD.

How often does KLAC pay dividends?

KLAC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KLAC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-17.

KLAC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KLAC for the next 4 payments are between 1.281 (-32.6%) and 1.873 (-1.4%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will KLAC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.9 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for KLA-Tencor (KLAC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KLAC?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of KLAC?

KLAC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 17.4% 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 2.67%. If you bought KLAC's shares at 277.22 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (7.40 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.67% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KLAC?

KLAC Payout Consistency is 93.5%. 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 0.86% 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 21.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of KLAC?

KLAC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 71.93%. 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 1.43% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has KLAC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 19, 2000 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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 185,028,000 -47.5%
1999 185,028,000
2000 190,893,000 +3.17%
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 132,381,000 -1.51%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-26 02:15