Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.03
Apple Inc. (AAPL) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.4%
Payout Ratio
13.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
14 years
AAPL Dividend Income Check
Safety
13.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
14 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.8% and trend is rising.
AAPL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.4%
Trailing DPS$1.03
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout13.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout11.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak14 years
3Y CAGR4.2%
5Y CAGR5.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.2%
Total Shareholder Yield2.5%
1Y Total Return43.4%
5Y Total Return125.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$22,55910Y ago$125,48320Y ago$1,144,773
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.
AAPL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (24 years of payments)
AAPL Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Apple Inc. distributes 13.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 11.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
AAPL has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.2% and 5-year CAGR of 5.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AAPL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.4% dividend yield, 2.2% buyback yield, 2.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 125.6%, with dividends contributing 3.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $125,483 today.
AAPL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.80
Avg/Payment$0.2400
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026Latest | $0.2600 | — | 37.87% | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.2600 | — | 38.23% | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $0.2600 | — | 44.90% | Aug 14, 2025 |
| May 12, 2025 | $0.2600 | ↑ +4.0% | 47.91% | May 15, 2025 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 43.93% | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 43.62% | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 45.05% | Aug 15, 2024 |
| May 10, 2024 | $0.2500 | ↑ +4.2% | 52.99% | May 16, 2024 |
AAPL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.4%
#4 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
13.8% payout
Streak
14Y
5.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.5%
#2 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAPLApple Inc. | $4.2T | 0.4% | 13.8% | 14 | Sustainable |
2nd  MSFTMicrosoft Corporatio… | $3.1T | 0.8% | 23.6% | 19 | Sustainable |
 GOOGLAlphabet Inc. | $4.7T | 0.2% | 7.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
 METAMeta Platforms, Inc. | $1.5T | 0.3% | 8.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd  SONYSony Group Corporati… | $120.0B | 0.6% | 10.1% | 5 | Sustainable |
1st  HPQHP Inc. | $19.4B | 5.4% | 43.0% | 9 | Sustainable |
AAPL Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.26 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2025 | $1.03 | 4.0% | 4 | $7.46 | 13.8% | 7.24x | 0.8% |
| 2024 | $0.99 | 4.2% | 4 | $6.08 | 16.3% | 6.14x | 0.8% |
| 2023 | $0.95 | 4.4% | 4 | $6.13 | 15.5% | 6.45x | 0.7% |
| 2022 | $0.91 | 5.2% | 4 | $6.11 | 14.9% | 6.71x | 0.7% |
| 2021 | $0.86 | 7.1% | 4 | $5.61 | 15.4% | 6.49x | 0.7% |
| 2020 | $0.81 | 6.2% | 4 | $3.28 | 24.6% | 4.06x | 0.6% |
| 2019 | $0.76 | 7.8% | 4 | $2.97 | 25.6% | 3.91x | 0.6% |
| 2018 | $0.70 | 14.6% | 4 | $2.98 | 23.7% | 4.23x | 0.5% |
| 2017 | $0.61 | 10.3% | 4 | $2.30 | 26.7% | 3.74x | 0.5% |
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Start ComparisonAAPL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AAPL stock.
How much dividend does AAPL pay per share?
Apple Inc. (AAPL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.03 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is AAPL's next ex-dividend date?
AAPL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AAPL typically pays dividends Annual.
Is AAPL's dividend safe?
AAPL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +13.8% and FCF payout ratio of +11.7%. With 14 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is AAPL a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Apple Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 14 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.0%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does AAPL pay dividends?
Apple Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.03 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AAPL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AAPL five years ago would be worth approximately $22,559 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AAPL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AAPL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.