Trailing Dividend / Share
$6.76
KLA Corporation (KLAC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2005 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.6%
Payout Ratio
22.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
16 years
KLAC Dividend Income Check
Safety
22.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
16 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.8% and trend is rising.
KLAC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.6%
Trailing DPS$6.76
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout22.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout22.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score9/9
Growth
Growth Streak16 years
3Y CAGR16.3%
5Y CAGR16.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.3%
Total Shareholder Yield8.9%
1Y Total Return198.9%
5Y Total Return762.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$86,22010Y ago$358,20520Y ago$657,296
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.
KLAC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
KLAC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
KLA Corporation distributes 22.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 22.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
KLAC has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 16.3% and 5-year CAGR of 16.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KLAC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.6% dividend yield, 6.3% buyback yield, 8.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 762.2%, with dividends contributing 9.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $358,205 today.
KLAC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.98
Avg/Payment$0.1490
Latest Change+21.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026Latest | $0.2300 | ↑ +21.1% | 45.55% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.1900 | — | 51.69% | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.1900 | — | 65.27% | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.1900 | — | 81.50% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.1900 | ↑ +11.8% | 85.77% | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 85.41% | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.1700 | ↑ +17.2% | 97.53% | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.1450 | — | 69.36% | Sep 3, 2024 |
KLAC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.6%
#1 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
22.3% payout
Streak
16Y
16.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.9%
#1 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st KLACKLA Corporation | $34.2B | 2.6% | 22.3% | 16 | Sustainable |
3rd  AMATApplied Materials, I… | $490.0B | 0.3% | 19.8% | 8 | Sustainable |
 LRCXLam Research Corpora… | $485.8B | 0.2% | 21.5% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  ASMLASML Holding N.V. | $749.0B | 0.4% | 26.5% | 3 | Sustainable |
 TERTeradyne, Inc. | $68.6B | 0.1% | 13.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 MKSIMKS Inc. | $27.4B | 0.2% | 20.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
KLAC Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.42 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2025 | $0.74 | 22.3% | 4 | $30.37 | 2.4% | 41.04x | 2.8% |
| 2024 | $0.60 | 13.1% | 4 | $20.28 | 3.0% | 33.52x | 2.3% |
| 2023 | $0.54 | 13.8% | 4 | $24.15 | 2.2% | 45.14x | 2.1% |
| 2022 | $0.47 | 20.5% | 4 | $21.92 | 2.1% | 46.64x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $0.39 | 11.4% | 4 | $13.37 | 2.9% | 34.28x | 1.5% |
| 2020 | $0.35 | 12.9% | 4 | $7.70 | 4.5% | 22.00x | 1.3% |
| 2019 | $0.31 | 9.2% | 4 | $7.49 | 4.1% | 24.16x | 1.2% |
| 2018 | $0.28 | 25.7% | 4 | $5.10 | 5.6% | 17.96x | 1.1% |
| 2017 | $0.23 | 7.6% | 4 | $5.88 | 3.8% | 26.02x | 0.9% |
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KLAC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KLAC stock.
How much dividend does KLAC pay per share?
KLA Corporation (KLAC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $6.76 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is KLAC's next ex-dividend date?
KLAC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KLAC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is KLAC's dividend safe?
KLAC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +22.3% and FCF payout ratio of +22.2%. With 16 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is KLAC a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, KLA Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 16 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +16.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does KLAC pay dividends?
KLA Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $6.76 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 21+ years from 2005 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KLAC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KLAC five years ago would be worth approximately $86,220 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KLAC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KLAC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.