Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.08
NetApp, Inc. (NTAP) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.3%
Payout Ratio
32.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
NTAP Dividend Income Check
Safety
32.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.2% and trend is rising.
NTAP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.3%
Trailing DPS$2.08
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout32.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout22.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score9/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR1.3%
5Y CAGR1.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.3%
1Y Total Return57.5%
5Y Total Return117.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$21,73410Y ago$69,88120Y ago$52,341
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.
NTAP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
NTAP Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
NetApp, Inc. distributes 32.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 22.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
NTAP has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.3% and 5-year CAGR of 1.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NTAP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.3% dividend yield, 3.0% buyback yield, 4.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 117.3%, with dividends contributing 13.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $69,881 today.
NTAP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$10.18
Avg/Payment$0.5090
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026Latest | $0.5200 | — | 1.30% | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | $0.5200 | — | 2.01% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.5200 | — | 1.95% | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Oct 3, 2025 | $0.5200 | — | 1.75% | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | $0.5200 | — | 1.94% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Apr 4, 2025 | $0.5200 | — | 2.73% | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Jan 3, 2025 | $0.5200 | — | 1.76% | Jan 22, 2025 |
| Oct 4, 2024 | $0.5200 | — | 1.65% | Oct 23, 2024 |
NTAP Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.3%
#2 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
32.4% payout
Streak
2Y
1.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.3%
#1 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd NTAPNetApp, Inc. | $31.6B | 1.3% | 32.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd  HPEHewlett Packard Ente… | $62.8B | 1.3% | 14.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
 DELLDell Technologies In… | $272.3B | 0.5% | 24.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st  IBMInternational Busine… | $233.7B | 2.6% | 59.0% | 30 | Sustainable |
 STXSeagate Technology H… | $233.4B | 0.3% | 40.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
 WDCWestern Digital Corp… | $253.0B | 0.0% | 2.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
NTAP Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.56 | — | 3 | $6.36 | 24.5% | 4.08x | 2.4% |
| 2025 | $2.08 | 2.0% | 4 | $5.67 | 36.7% | 2.73x | 3.2% |
| 2024 | $2.04 | 2.0% | 4 | $4.63 | 44.1% | 2.27x | 3.1% |
| 2023 | $2.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.79 | 34.5% | 2.90x | 3.1% |
| 2022 | $2.00 | 2.0% | 4 | $4.09 | 48.9% | 2.04x | 3.1% |
| 2021 | $1.96 | 2.1% | 4 | $3.23 | 60.7% | 1.65x | 3.0% |
| 2020 | $1.92 | 9.1% | 4 | $3.52 | 54.5% | 1.83x | 3.0% |
| 2019 | $1.76 | 46.7% | 4 | $4.51 | 39.0% | 2.56x | 2.7% |
| 2018 | $1.20 | 53.8% | 4 | $0.28 | 428.6% | 0.23x | 1.9% |
| 2017 | $0.78 | 5.4% | 4 | $1.81 | 43.1% | 2.32x | 1.2% |
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NTAP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NTAP stock.
How much dividend does NTAP pay per share?
NetApp, Inc. (NTAP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.08 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.3%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is NTAP's next ex-dividend date?
NTAP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NTAP typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is NTAP's dividend safe?
NTAP's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +32.4% and FCF payout ratio of +22.0%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has NTAP increased its dividend?
NTAP has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.6%.
How often does NTAP pay dividends?
NetApp, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.08 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NTAP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NTAP five years ago would be worth approximately $21,734 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NTAP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NTAP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.