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
0.1%
Payout Ratio
6.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
MU Dividend Income Check
Safety
6.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.6% and trend is unknown.
MU Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.1%
Trailing DPS$0.46
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout6.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout2.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR1.1%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.6%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.1%
1Y Total Return697.0%
5Y Total Return654.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$75,47010Y ago$638,79520Y ago$376,905
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
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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 2.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
MU has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MU returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.1% dividend yield, 0.1% 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 654.7%, with dividends contributing 2.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $638,795 today.
MU Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.20
Avg/Payment$0.1100
Latest Change+30.4%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Jul 8, 2024 | $0.1150 | — | 35.20% | Jul 23, 2024 |
MU Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.1%
#3 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
6.1% payout
Streak
1Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.1%
#5 of 5
WDC
STX
IOSP
NVDAMU Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.15 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.2% |
| 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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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 +0.1%. Payments are made 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 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 +2.4%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has MU increased its dividend?
MU has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does MU pay dividends?
Micron Technology, Inc. pays dividends 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 $75,470 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 +0.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.