Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.46
Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Dividend History
Income profile from 1991 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.0%
Payout Ratio
6.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
MU Dividend Income Check
Safety
6.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.6% and trend is unknown.
MU Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.0%
Trailing DPS$0.46
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout6.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout2.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR1.1%
5Y CAGR35.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.6%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.0%
1Y Total Return534.5%
5Y Total Return1350.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$145,03510Y ago$592,46220Y ago$589,787
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.
MU Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
MU Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Micron Technology, Inc. distributes 6.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 2.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
MU does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.1% and 5-year CAGR of 35.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MU returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.0% dividend yield, 0.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.6% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 1350.4%, with dividends contributing 3.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $592,462 today.
MU Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.33
Avg/Payment$0.1163
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026Latest | $0.1500 | — | 5.38% | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $0.1500 | ↑ +30.4% | 15.38% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.1150 | — | 15.63% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Oct 3, 2025 | $0.1150 | — | 24.49% | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | $0.1150 | — | 38.36% | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.1150 | — | 52.94% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.1150 | — | 53.92% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Oct 7, 2024 | $0.1150 | — | 44.70% | Oct 23, 2024 |
MU Dividend vs Peers
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#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.0%
#4 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
6.1% payout
Streak
0Y
35.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.0%
#5 of 5
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NVDAMU Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.30 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $0.46 | 0.0% | 4 | $7.59 | 6.1% | 16.50x | 0.6% |
| 2024 | $0.46 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.70 | 65.7% | 1.52x | 0.6% |
| 2023 | $0.46 | 3.4% | 4 | $-5.34 | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2022 | $0.45 | 122.5% | 4 | $7.74 | 5.7% | 17.39x | 0.6% |
| 2021 | $0.20 | — | 2 | $5.14 | 3.9% | 25.70x | 0.3% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.37 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $5.52 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $11.50 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.41 | — | — | — |
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MU — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MU stock.
How much dividend does MU pay per share?
Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.46 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is MU's next ex-dividend date?
MU's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MU typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is MU's dividend safe?
MU's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +6.1% and FCF payout ratio of +2.0%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has MU increased its dividend?
MU has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +35.7%.
How often does MU pay dividends?
Micron Technology, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.46 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 35+ years from 1991 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MU grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MU five years ago would be worth approximately $145,035 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MU's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MU's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.