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A Dividend History & Analysis | 0.9% Yield

A has a dividend yield of 0.9% and paid 1.25 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.89%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.25
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 15.35%
Dividend Rating 59.88%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.11%
Payout Ratio 17.9%
Payouts last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 98.36%

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: -0.1% (S&P 500: 14.2%)
Total Return 5y: 23.8% (S&P 500: 100.6%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
QGEN 10,265 M 3.34% 3.10%
A 40,674 M 0.89% 1.11%
MLAB 431 M 0.82% 0.24%
TECH 9,611 M 0.55% 0.43%
BRKR 7,272 M 0.44% 0.38%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
A 40,674 M 15.4% 67.2%
TMO 221,980 M 15.4% 42.3%
BRKR 7,272 M 5.74% 96.5%
TECH 9,611 M -29.3% 92.8%
AZTA 1,612 M -100% 69.3%

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A Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 2026-01-28 Quarterly 0.255 2.8% N/A
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-10-22 Quarterly 0.248 0% 0.2%
2025-07-01 2025-07-01 2025-07-23 Quarterly 0.248 0% 0.21%
2025-04-01 2025-04-01 2025-04-23 Quarterly 0.248 0% 0.21%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-22 Quarterly 0.248 5.1% 0.18%
2024-10-01 2024-10-01 2024-10-23 Quarterly 0.236 0% 0.16%
2024-07-02 2024-07-02 2024-07-24 Quarterly 0.236 0% 0.19%
2024-04-01 2024-04-02 2024-04-24 Quarterly 0.236 0% 0.16%
2023-12-29 2024-01-02 2024-01-24 Quarterly 0.236 4.9% 0.17%
2023-10-02 2023-10-03 2023-10-25 Quarterly 0.225 0% 0.2%
2023-06-30 2023-07-03 2023-07-26 Quarterly 0.225 0% 0.19%
2023-04-03 2023-04-04 2023-04-26 Quarterly 0.225 0% 0.16%
2022-12-30 2023-01-03 2023-01-25 Quarterly 0.225 7.1% 0.15%
2022-10-03 2022-10-04 2022-10-26 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.17%
2022-07-01 2022-07-05 2022-07-27 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.18%
2022-04-04 2022-04-05 2022-04-27 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.16%
2022-01-03 2022-01-04 2022-01-26 Quarterly 0.21 8.2% 0.13%
2021-10-04 2021-10-05 2021-10-27 Quarterly 0.194 0% 0.12%
2021-07-02 2021-07-06 2021-07-28 Quarterly 0.194 0% 0.13%
2021-04-05 2021-04-06 2021-04-28 Quarterly 0.194 0% 0.15%
2021-01-04 2021-01-05 2021-01-27 Quarterly 0.194 7.8% 0.16%
2020-10-05 2020-10-06 2020-10-28 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-22 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-22 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-22 Quarterly 0.18 9.8% N/A
2019-09-30 2019-10-01 2019-10-23 Quarterly 0.164 0% N/A
2019-07-01 2019-07-02 2019-07-24 Quarterly 0.164 0% N/A
2019-04-01 2019-04-02 2019-04-24 Quarterly 0.164 0% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-23 Quarterly 0.164 10.1% N/A
2018-10-01 2018-10-02 2018-10-24 Quarterly 0.149 0% N/A
2018-07-02 2018-07-03 2018-07-25 Quarterly 0.149 0% N/A
2018-04-02 2018-04-03 2018-04-25 Quarterly 0.149 0% N/A
2017-12-29 2018-01-02 2018-01-24 Quarterly 0.149 12.9% N/A
2017-10-02 2017-10-03 2017-10-25 Quarterly 0.132 0% N/A
2017-06-29 2017-07-03 2017-07-26 Quarterly 0.132 0% N/A
2017-03-31 2017-04-04 2017-04-26 Quarterly 0.132 0% N/A
2016-12-29 2017-01-03 2017-01-25 Quarterly 0.132 14.8% N/A
2016-09-30 2016-10-04 2016-10-26 Quarterly 0.115 0% N/A
2016-06-30 2016-07-05 2016-07-27 Quarterly 0.115 0% N/A
2016-04-01 2016-04-05 2016-04-27 Quarterly 0.115 0% N/A
2015-12-31 2016-01-05 2016-01-27 Quarterly 0.115 15% N/A
2015-09-25 2015-09-29 2015-10-21 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-22 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-22 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-01-02 2015-01-06 2015-01-28 Quarterly 0.1 -24.2% N/A
2014-09-26 2014-09-30 2014-10-22 Quarterly 0.132 0% N/A
2014-06-27 2014-07-01 2014-07-23 Quarterly 0.132 0% N/A
2014-04-09 2014-04-11 2014-04-23 Quarterly 0.132 0% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-22 Quarterly 0.132 10% N/A
2013-09-27 2013-10-01 2013-10-23 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A

A Dividend FAQ

Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) delivers application-focused analytical solutions across three operating segments: Life Sciences & Applied Markets, Diagnostics & Genomics, and Agilent CrossLab services. The core segment supplies a broad portfolio of chromatography, mass-spectrometry, spectroscopy, and laboratory automation instruments, together with consumables such as columns and reagents. The Diagnostics & Genomics unit adds genomics platforms, pathology tools, and cell-analysis systems, while CrossLab monetizes after-sale services-including repairs, SaaS analytics, and compliance consulting-through direct and indirect sales channels.

What is the Dividend Yield of A?

As of December 2025, A`s dividend yield is 0.89%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.25 USD by the current share price of 139.68.

Does A pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, A paid a dividend of 1.25 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-06 and the payout was 0.255 USD.

How often does A pay dividends?

A pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, A has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-06.

A dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for A for the next 4 payments are between 0.258 (+1.2%) and 0.269 (+5.5%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will A pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.255 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-06. The next Ex-Dividend date for Agilent Technologies (A) is 2026-01-06.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for A?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Agilent Technologies (A) is 2026-01-06.

What is the Dividend Growth of A?

A's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 15.4% per year.
Strong growth: A's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of A?

A's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.11%. If you bought A's shares at 112.84 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.25 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.11% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of A?

A Payout Consistency is 67.2%. 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.
Unstable: Agilent Technologies has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does A have a good Dividend Yield?

A`s 0.89% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of A?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of A is 17.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of A?

A`s Overall Dividend Rating is 59.88%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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: 2025-11-30 02:18