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
0.4%
Payout Ratio
22.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
10 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
22.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
10 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.8% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.4%
Trailing DPS$6.76
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout22.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout20.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score9/9
Growth
Growth Streak10 years
3Y CAGR16.3%
5Y CAGR16.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.1%
Total Shareholder Yield1.5%
1Y Total Return116.1%
5Y Total Return376.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$47,63810Y ago$231,34520Y ago$305,453
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
KLA Corporation distributes 22.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 20.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
KLAC has raised its dividend for 10 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: 0.4% dividend yield, 1.1% buyback yield, 1.5% 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 376.4%, with dividends contributing 8.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $231,345 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$28.40
Avg/Payment$1.4200
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026Latest | $1.9000 | — | 51.69% | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $1.9000 | — | 65.27% | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $1.9000 | — | 81.50% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $1.9000 | ↑ +11.8% | 85.77% | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $1.7000 | — | 85.42% | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $1.7000 | ↑ +17.2% | 97.54% | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $1.4500 | — | 69.36% | Sep 3, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 | $1.4500 | — | 77.41% | May 31, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Semiconductor Test, Metrology and Inspection Equipment
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.4%
#2 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
22.3% payout
Streak
10Y
16.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.5%
#2 of 2
Annual Dividend History
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.90 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $7.40 | 22.3% | 4 | $30.37 | 24.4% | 4.10x | 2.8% |
| 2024 | $6.05 | 13.1% | 4 | $20.28 | 29.8% | 3.35x | 2.3% |
| 2023 | $5.35 | 13.8% | 4 | $24.15 | 22.2% | 4.51x | 2.1% |
| 2022 | $4.70 | 20.5% | 4 | $21.92 | 21.4% | 4.66x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $3.90 | 11.4% | 4 | $13.37 | 29.2% | 3.43x | 1.5% |
| 2020 | $3.50 | 12.9% | 4 | $7.70 | 45.5% | 2.20x | 1.3% |
| 2019 | $3.10 | 9.2% | 4 | $7.49 | 41.4% | 2.42x | 1.2% |
| 2018 | $2.84 | 25.7% | 4 | $5.10 | 55.7% | 1.80x | 1.1% |
| 2017 | $2.26 | 7.6% | 4 | $5.88 | 38.4% | 2.60x | 0.9% |
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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 +0.4%. Payments are made 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 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 +20.7%. The 10-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is KLAC a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, KLA Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 10 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 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 $47,638 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 +0.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.