Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.99
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) Dividend History
Income profile from 2006 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
21.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
10 years
A Dividend Income Check
Safety
21.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
10 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.6% and trend is rising.
A Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$0.99
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout21.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout28.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak10 years
3Y CAGR-11.3%
5Y CAGR6.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.3%
Total Shareholder Yield2.1%
1Y Total Return9.4%
5Y Total Return-8.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,15510Y ago$30,57220Y ago$48,615
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
A Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
A Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Agilent Technologies, Inc. distributes 21.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 28.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
A has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -11.3% and 5-year CAGR of 6.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, A returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.8% dividend yield, 1.3% buyback yield, 2.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -8.4%, with dividends contributing 3.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $30,572 today.
A Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.57
Avg/Payment$0.2287
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.2550 | — | 65.89% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | $0.2550 | ↑ +2.8% | 67.68% | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.2480 | — | 77.29% | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.2480 | — | 81.36% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.2480 | — | 84.88% | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.2480 | ↑ +5.1% | 71.16% | Jan 22, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $0.2360 | — | 64.41% | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | $0.2360 | — | 74.18% | Jul 24, 2024 |
A Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#1 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
21.6% payout
Streak
10Y
6.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.1%
#2 of 4
TMO
DHR
BRKRA Annual Dividend History (1998–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.51 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $0.74 | -22.2% | 3 | $4.57 | 16.3% | 6.14x | 0.6% |
| 2024 | $0.96 | 4.9% | 4 | $4.43 | 21.6% | 4.63x | 0.8% |
| 2023 | $0.91 | -14.5% | 4 | $4.19 | 21.7% | 4.60x | 0.8% |
| 2022 | $1.06 | 37.2% | 5 | $4.18 | 25.5% | 3.92x | 0.9% |
| 2021 | $0.78 | 43.7% | 4 | $3.94 | 19.7% | 5.08x | 0.7% |
| 2020 | $0.54 | -19.6% | 3 | $2.30 | 23.5% | 4.26x | 0.5% |
| 2019 | $0.67 | 10.0% | 4 | $3.37 | 19.9% | 5.01x | 0.6% |
| 2018 | $0.61 | 12.1% | 4 | $0.97 | 63.0% | 1.59x | 0.5% |
| 2017 | $0.55 | 14.3% | 4 | $2.10 | 26.0% | 3.85x | 0.5% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying A stock.
How much dividend does A pay per share?
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.99 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is A's next ex-dividend date?
A's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. A typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is A's dividend safe?
A's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +21.6% and FCF payout ratio of +28.4%. The 10-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is A a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Agilent Technologies, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 10 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does A pay dividends?
Agilent Technologies, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.99 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 20+ years from 2006 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in A grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in A five years ago would be worth approximately $9,155 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is A's yield on cost for long-term holders?
A's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.