Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.01
Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.3%
Payout Ratio
17.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
12 years
LRCX Dividend Income Check
Safety
17.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.1% and trend is rising.
LRCX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.3%
Trailing DPS$1.01
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout17.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout25.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR15.0%
5Y CAGR14.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.3%
1Y Total Return136.0%
5Y Total Return424.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$52,40610Y ago$341,77020Y ago$765,865
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.
LRCX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
LRCX Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Lam Research Corporation distributes 17.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 25.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
LRCX has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 15.0% and 5-year CAGR of 14.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LRCX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.3% dividend yield, 1.0% buyback yield, 1.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 424.1%, with dividends contributing 6.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $341,770 today.
LRCX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$4.23
Avg/Payment$0.2115
Latest Change+26.9%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026Latest | $0.3300 | ↑ +26.9% | 38.53% | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | $0.2600 | — | 27.79% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | $0.2600 | — | 45.29% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | $0.2600 | — | 61.35% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | $0.2600 | ↑ +13.0% | 74.03% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.2300 | — | 99.74% | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | $0.2300 | — | 1.13% | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | $0.2300 | — | 1.10% | Jan 8, 2025 |
LRCX Dividend vs Peers
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Div Yield
0.3%
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Safety
Sustainable
17.5% payout
Streak
12Y
14.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.3%
#4 of 5
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TERLRCX Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.85 | — | 3 | $5.76 | 14.8% | 6.78x | 1.8% |
| 2025 | $0.98 | 14.0% | 4 | $4.15 | 23.6% | 4.23x | 2.1% |
| 2024 | $0.86 | 15.4% | 4 | $2.90 | 29.7% | 3.37x | 1.8% |
| 2023 | $0.74 | 15.5% | 4 | $3.32 | 22.4% | 4.46x | 1.6% |
| 2022 | $0.65 | 15.2% | 4 | $3.27 | 19.7% | 5.07x | 1.3% |
| 2021 | $0.56 | 14.3% | 4 | $2.69 | 20.8% | 4.80x | 1.2% |
| 2020 | $0.49 | 8.9% | 4 | $1.51 | 32.5% | 3.08x | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $0.45 | 18.4% | 4 | $1.37 | 32.8% | 3.04x | 0.9% |
| 2018 | $0.38 | 105.4% | 4 | $1.32 | 28.8% | 3.47x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $0.18 | 37.0% | 4 | $0.92 | 20.1% | 4.97x | 0.4% |
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LRCX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LRCX stock.
How much dividend does LRCX pay per share?
Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.01 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.3%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is LRCX's next ex-dividend date?
LRCX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LRCX typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is LRCX's dividend safe?
LRCX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +17.5% and FCF payout ratio of +25.8%. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is LRCX a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Lam Research Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +14.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does LRCX pay dividends?
Lam Research Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.01 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 12+ years from 2014 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LRCX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LRCX five years ago would be worth approximately $52,406 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LRCX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LRCX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.