Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.30
Avnet, Inc. (AVT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1982 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.6%
Payout Ratio
47.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
12 years
AVT Dividend Income Check
Safety
47.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.8% and trend is rising.
AVT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.6%
Trailing DPS$1.30
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout47.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout322.7%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR7.3%
5Y CAGR10.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.6%
Total Shareholder Yield6.2%
1Y Total Return65.6%
5Y Total Return94.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,40810Y ago$23,24020Y ago$34,964
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.
AVT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (34 years of payments)
AVT Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Avnet, Inc. distributes 47.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 322.7%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AVT has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.3% and 5-year CAGR of 10.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AVT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.6% dividend yield, 4.6% buyback yield, 6.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 94.1%, with dividends contributing 13.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,240 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
AVT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$5.99
Avg/Payment$0.2995
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026Latest | $0.3500 | — | 2.18% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | $0.3500 | — | 2.76% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | $0.3500 | ↑ +6.1% | 2.56% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 4, 2025 | $0.3300 | — | 2.61% | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | $0.3300 | — | 2.65% | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | $0.3300 | — | 2.32% | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | $0.3300 | ↑ +6.5% | 2.51% | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | $0.3100 | — | 2.28% | Jun 18, 2024 |
AVT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.6%
#2 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
47.2% payout
Streak
12Y
10.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.2%
#2 of 4
SNX
WCC
CDWAVT Annual Dividend History (1982–2026)
45 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.35 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $1.36 | 6.2% | 4 | $2.75 | 49.5% | 2.02x | 3.8% |
| 2024 | $1.28 | 6.7% | 4 | $5.43 | 23.6% | 4.24x | 3.6% |
| 2023 | $1.20 | 9.1% | 4 | $8.26 | 14.5% | 6.88x | 3.4% |
| 2022 | $1.10 | 20.9% | 4 | $6.94 | 15.9% | 6.31x | 3.1% |
| 2021 | $0.91 | 8.3% | 4 | $1.93 | 47.2% | 2.12x | 2.6% |
| 2020 | $0.84 | 2.4% | 4 | $-0.29 | — | — | 2.4% |
| 2019 | $0.82 | 5.1% | 4 | $1.59 | 51.6% | 1.94x | 2.3% |
| 2018 | $0.78 | 8.3% | 4 | $-1.30 | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2017 | $0.72 | 5.9% | 4 | $4.08 | 17.6% | 5.67x | 2.0% |
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Start ComparisonAVT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AVT stock.
How much dividend does AVT pay per share?
Avnet, Inc. (AVT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.30 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.6%. Payments are made Annual.
When is AVT's next ex-dividend date?
AVT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AVT typically pays dividends Annual.
Is AVT's dividend safe?
AVT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +47.2% and FCF payout ratio of +322.7%. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is AVT a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Avnet, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does AVT pay dividends?
Avnet, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.30 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 44+ years from 1982 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AVT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AVT five years ago would be worth approximately $19,408 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AVT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AVT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.