Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.30
Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) Dividend History
Income profile from 2010 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Payout Ratio
48.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
15 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
48.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.7% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$2.30
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout48.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout40.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR12.7%
5Y CAGR12.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.4%
Total Shareholder Yield1.1%
1Y Total Return61.4%
5Y Total Return572.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)19.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$67,24410Y ago$248,91920Y ago$2,061,927
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 (16 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Broadcom Inc. distributes 48.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 40.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AVGO has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 12.7% and 5-year CAGR of 12.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AVGO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.7% dividend yield, 0.4% buyback yield, 1.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 572.4%, with dividends contributing 19.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $248,919 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$9.67
Avg/Payment$0.4837
Latest Change+10.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025Latest | $0.6500 | ↑ +10.2% | 70.87% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.5900 | — | 69.66% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.5900 | — | 92.00% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | $0.5900 | — | 1.17% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.5900 | ↑ +11.3% | 93.39% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | $0.5300 | ↑ +1.0% | 1.26% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | $0.5250 | — | 1.28% | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Mar 20, 2024 | $0.5250 | — | 1.54% | Mar 29, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Analog, Mixed-Signal and RF Chips
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.7%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
48.2% payout
Streak
15Y
12.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.1%
#9 of 9
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Annual Dividend History
20 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.42 | 11.5% | 4 | $4.77 | 50.7% | 1.97x | 5.7% |
| 2024 | $2.17 | 13.9% | 4 | $1.23 | 176.4% | 0.57x | 5.1% |
| 2023 | $1.91 | 12.7% | 4 | $3.30 | 57.7% | 1.73x | 4.5% |
| 2022 | $1.69 | 13.4% | 4 | $2.65 | 63.8% | 1.57x | 4.0% |
| 2021 | $1.49 | 11.6% | 4 | $1.50 | 99.3% | 1.01x | 3.5% |
| 2020 | $1.33 | 19.2% | 4 | $0.63 | 211.9% | 0.47x | 3.1% |
| 2019 | $1.12 | -1.8% | 4 | $0.64 | 175.0% | 0.57x | 2.6% |
| 2018 | $1.14 | 137.0% | 4 | $2.84 | 40.1% | 2.49x | 2.7% |
| 2017 | $0.48 | 90.9% | 4 | $0.42 | 114.5% | 0.87x | 1.1% |
| 2016 | $0.25 | 53.7% | 4 | $-0.44 | — | — | 0.6% |
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Start ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How much dividend does AVGO pay per share?
Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.30 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is AVGO's next ex-dividend date?
AVGO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AVGO typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is AVGO's dividend safe?
AVGO's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +48.2% and FCF payout ratio of +40.8%. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is AVGO a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Broadcom Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +12.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does AVGO pay dividends?
Broadcom Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.30 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2010 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in AVGO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AVGO five years ago would be worth approximately $67,244 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AVGO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AVGO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.