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
0.5%
Payout Ratio
19.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
8 years
3-Second 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.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$1.71
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout19.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout24.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR20.4%
5Y CAGR15.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.7%
Total Shareholder Yield2.1%
1Y Total Return136.7%
5Y Total Return210.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$31,00410Y ago$202,61720Y ago$210,381
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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 24.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong 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: 0.5% dividend yield, 1.7% buyback yield, 2.1% 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 210.0%, with dividends contributing 5.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $202,617 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$6.72
Avg/Payment$0.3360
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 71.93% | Sep 12, 2024 |
| May 22, 2024 | $0.4000 | ↑ +25.0% | 62.34% | Jun 13, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#2 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
19.8% payout
Streak
8Y
15.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.1%
#1 of 4
Annual Dividend History
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.46 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 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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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 +0.5%. Payments are made Annual.
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 Annual.
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 +24.3%. 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 Annual. 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 $31,004 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 +0.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.