NTAP Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield

NTAP has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 2.08 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.09%
Payout Ratio 28.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.50%
Consistency Lifetime 99.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.36%
Payout FCF 24.9%
Streak Years 13
Dividend Rating 54.40%

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: -15%
Total Return 5y: 66.8%

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 5y
HPQ 18,516 M 4.38% 6.37%
HPE 29,373 M 2.65% 4.58%
DELL 76,349 M 1.86% 5.68%
STX 88,824 M 1.90% 4.78%
LOGI 12,654 M 1.38% 1.48%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
IMMR 216 M 78.0% 100%
DELL 76,349 M 26.8% 100%
LOGI 12,654 M 13.1% 92.1%
HPQ 18,516 M 8.83% 92.7%
AAPL 3,816,436 M 4.46% 55.0%

NTAP Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 2026-01-21 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.48%
2025-10-03 2025-10-03 2025-10-22 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.43%
2025-07-03 2025-07-03 2025-07-23 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.48%
2025-04-04 2025-04-04 2025-04-23 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.66%
2025-01-03 2025-01-03 2025-01-22 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.45%
2024-10-04 2024-10-04 2024-10-23 Quarterly 0.52 0% 0.42%
2024-07-05 2024-07-05 2024-07-24 Quarterly 0.52 4% 0.4%
2024-04-04 2024-04-05 2024-04-24 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.47%
2024-01-04 2024-01-05 2024-01-24 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.58%
2023-10-05 2023-10-06 2023-10-25 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.67%
2023-07-06 2023-07-07 2023-07-26 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.67%
2023-04-05 2023-04-06 2023-04-26 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.8%
2023-01-05 2023-01-06 2023-01-25 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.81%
2022-10-06 2022-10-07 2022-10-26 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.75%
2022-07-07 2022-07-08 2022-07-27 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.78%
2022-04-07 2022-04-08 2022-04-27 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.63%
2022-01-06 2022-01-07 2022-01-26 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.54%
2021-10-07 2021-10-08 2021-10-27 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.55%
2021-07-08 2021-07-09 2021-07-28 Quarterly 0.5 4.2% 0.62%
2021-04-08 2021-04-09 2021-04-28 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.65%
2021-01-07 2021-01-08 2021-01-27 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2020-10-08 2020-10-09 2020-10-28 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2020-07-09 2020-07-10 2020-07-29 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2020-04-02 2020-04-03 2020-04-22 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2020-01-02 2020-01-03 2020-01-22 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2019-10-03 2019-10-04 2019-10-23 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2019-07-03 2019-07-05 2019-07-24 Quarterly 0.48 20% N/A
2019-04-04 2019-04-05 2019-04-24 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2019-01-03 2019-01-04 2019-01-23 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2018-10-04 2018-10-05 2018-10-24 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2018-07-05 2018-07-06 2018-07-25 Quarterly 0.4 100% N/A
2018-04-05 2018-04-06 2018-04-25 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-01-04 2018-01-05 2018-01-24 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2017-10-05 2017-10-06 2017-10-25 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2017-07-05 2017-07-07 2017-07-26 Quarterly 0.2 5.3% N/A
2017-04-05 2017-04-07 2017-04-26 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2017-01-04 2017-01-06 2017-01-25 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2016-10-05 2016-10-07 2016-10-26 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2016-07-14 2016-07-18 2016-07-27 Quarterly 0.19 5.6% N/A
2016-04-06 2016-04-08 2016-04-27 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-01-06 2016-01-08 2016-01-20 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2015-10-07 2015-10-09 2015-10-21 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2015-07-08 2015-07-10 2015-07-23 Quarterly 0.18 9.1% N/A
2015-04-08 2015-04-10 2015-04-23 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2015-01-07 2015-01-09 2015-01-22 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2014-10-08 2014-10-10 2014-10-22 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2014-07-08 2014-07-10 2014-07-22 Quarterly 0.165 10% N/A
2014-04-08 2014-04-10 2014-04-22 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-01-07 2014-01-09 2014-01-22 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2013-10-17 2013-10-21 2013-10-25 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A

NTAP Dividend FAQ

NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP) delivers enterprise-grade data-management software, storage hardware, and cloud services across a global footprint that includes the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, organized into two primary segments: Hybrid Cloud and Public Cloud.

What is the Dividend Yield of NTAP?

As of February 2026, NTAP`s dividend yield is 2.09%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.08 USD by the current share price of 103.34.

Does NTAP pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, NTAP paid a dividend of 2.08 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-02 and the payout was 0.52 USD.

How often does NTAP pay dividends?

NTAP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NTAP has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-02.

NTAP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NTAP for the next 4 payments are between 0.546 (+5.0%) and 0.572 (+10.0%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will NTAP pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.52 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for NetApp (NTAP) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NTAP?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of NTAP?

NTAP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.50% per year.
Weak growth: NTAP's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NTAP?

NTAP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.36%. If you bought NTAP's shares at 61.95 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.08 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.36% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NTAP?

NTAP Payout Consistency is 99.6%. 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: NetApp has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does NTAP have a good Dividend Yield?

NTAP`s 2.09% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NTAP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NTAP is 28.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of NTAP?

NTAP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 54.40%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NTAP Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NTAP's Outstanding Shares?

NetApp's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.16% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has NTAP ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 23, 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
1996 278,448,000
1997 288,608,000 +3.65%
1998 304,448,000 +5.49%
1999 337,968,000 +11.01%
2000 364,035,000 +7.71%
2001 330,440,000 -9.23%
2002 347,110,000 +5.04%
2003 364,715,000 +5.07%
2004 375,074,000 +2.84%
2005 385,442,000 +2.76%
2006 388,226,000 +0.72%
2007 365,458,000 -5.86%
2008 333,385,000 -8.78%
2009 349,751,000 +4.91%
2010 391,700,000 +11.99%
2011 376,000,000 -4.01%
2012 368,200,000 -2.07%
2013 349,100,000 -5.19%
2014 323,500,000 -7.33%
2015 296,000,000 -8.5%
2016 284,000,000 -4.05%
2017 275,000,000 -3.17%
2018 264,000,000 -4%
2019 236,000,000 -10.61%
2020 224,000,000 -5.08%
2021 229,000,000 +2.23%
2022 220,000,000 -3.93%
2023 211,000,000 -4.09%
2024 210,000,000 -0.47%
2025 202,000,000 -3.81%

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: 2026-02-06 03:11