Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.71
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) Dividend History
Income profile from 2005 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.3%
Payout Ratio
19.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
8 years
AMAT Dividend Income Check
Safety
19.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
8 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.0% and trend is rising.
AMAT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.3%
Trailing DPS$1.71
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout19.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout22.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR20.4%
5Y CAGR15.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.3%
1Y Total Return258.1%
5Y Total Return375.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$47,55910Y ago$265,58620Y ago$386,706
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.
AMAT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
AMAT Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Applied Materials, Inc. distributes 19.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 22.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AMAT has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 20.4% and 5-year CAGR of 15.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AMAT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.3% dividend yield, 1.0% buyback yield, 1.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 375.6%, with dividends contributing 5.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $265,586 today.
AMAT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$7.30
Avg/Payment$0.3650
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026Latest | $0.5300 | — | 32.09% | Sep 10, 2026 |
| May 21, 2026 | $0.5300 | ↑ +15.2% | 44.69% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | $0.4600 | — | 49.75% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $0.4600 | — | 80.82% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $0.4600 | — | 1.08% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | $0.4600 | ↑ +15.0% | 1.03% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 90.90% | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 86.49% | Dec 12, 2024 |
AMAT Dividend vs Peers
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#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.3%
#3 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
19.8% payout
Streak
8Y
15.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.3%
#2 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd AMATApplied Materials, I… | $490.0B | 0.3% | 19.8% | 8 | Sustainable |
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1st  KLACKLA Corporation | $34.2B | 2.6% | 22.3% | 16 | Sustainable |
2nd  ASMLASML Holding N.V. | $749.0B | 0.4% | 26.5% | 3 | Sustainable |
 ACMRACM Research, Inc. | $7.3B | 0.1% | 8.1% | 3 | Sustainable |
 MKSIMKS Inc. | $27.4B | 0.2% | 20.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
AMAT Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.52 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2025 | $1.78 | 17.1% | 4 | $8.66 | 20.6% | 4.87x | 2.0% |
| 2024 | $1.52 | 24.6% | 4 | $8.61 | 17.7% | 5.66x | 1.7% |
| 2023 | $1.22 | 19.6% | 4 | $8.11 | 15.0% | 6.65x | 1.4% |
| 2022 | $1.02 | 8.5% | 4 | $7.44 | 13.7% | 7.29x | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $0.94 | 8.0% | 4 | $6.40 | 14.7% | 6.81x | 1.1% |
| 2020 | $0.87 | 4.8% | 4 | $3.92 | 22.2% | 4.51x | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $0.83 | 18.6% | 4 | $2.86 | 29.0% | 3.45x | 1.0% |
| 2018 | $0.70 | 75.0% | 4 | $2.96 | 23.6% | 4.23x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.17 | 12.6% | 7.92x | 0.5% |
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AMAT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AMAT stock.
How much dividend does AMAT pay per share?
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.71 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.3%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is AMAT's next ex-dividend date?
AMAT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AMAT typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is AMAT's dividend safe?
AMAT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +19.8% and FCF payout ratio of +22.8%. The 8-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is AMAT a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Applied Materials, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +15.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does AMAT pay dividends?
Applied Materials, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.71 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 21+ years from 2005 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AMAT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AMAT five years ago would be worth approximately $47,559 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AMAT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AMAT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.