Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.04
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.0%
Payout Ratio
0.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
NVDA Dividend Income Check
Safety
0.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.3% and trend is rising.
NVDA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.0%
Trailing DPS$0.04
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout0.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout1.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR35.7%
5Y CAGR20.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.8%
Total Shareholder Yield0.9%
1Y Total Return72.7%
5Y Total Return1259.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)0.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$135,97810Y ago$2,249,79220Y ago$3,773,837
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.
NVDA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (15 years of payments)
NVDA Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
NVIDIA Corporation distributes 0.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 1.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
NVDA has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 35.7% and 5-year CAGR of 20.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NVDA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.0% dividend yield, 0.8% buyback yield, 0.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 1259.8%, with dividends contributing 0.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $2,249,792 today.
NVDA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$0.13
Avg/Payment$0.0064
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026Latest | $0.0100 | — | 2.15% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | $0.0100 | — | 2.18% | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | $0.0100 | — | 2.26% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | $0.0100 | — | 2.80% | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | $0.0100 | — | 3.46% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $0.0100 | — | 2.34% | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | $0.0100 | — | 2.35% | Oct 3, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $0.0100 | ↑ +150.0% | 1.82% | Jun 28, 2024 |
NVDA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.0%
#7 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
0.8% payout
Streak
2Y
20.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.9%
#5 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVDANVIDIA Corporation | $4.8T | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd  QCOMQUALCOMM Incorporate… | $196.6B | 1.8% | 68.7% | 23 | Watch |
3rd  AVGOBroadcom Inc. | $2.0T | 0.5% | 48.2% | 16 | Sustainable |
1st  TXNTexas Instruments In… | $255.7B | 1.9% | 100.0% | 22 | At Risk |
 MRVLMarvell Technology, … | $146.1B | 0.1% | 7.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 MUMicron Technology, I… | $722.4B | 0.1% | 6.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
 AMATApplied Materials, I… | $325.8B | 0.4% | 19.8% | 8 | Sustainable |
NVDA Annual Dividend History (1999–2026)
28 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.01 | — | 1 | $4.90 | 0.2% | 490.00x | 0.1% |
| 2025 | $0.04 | 17.6% | 4 | $2.94 | 1.4% | 73.50x | 0.3% |
| 2024 | $0.03 | 112.5% | 4 | $1.19 | 2.9% | 35.00x | 0.3% |
| 2023 | $0.02 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.17 | 9.4% | 10.63x | 0.1% |
| 2022 | $0.02 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.38 | 4.2% | 23.75x | 0.1% |
| 2021 | $0.02 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.17 | 9.4% | 10.63x | 0.1% |
| 2020 | $0.02 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.11 | 14.5% | 6.88x | 0.1% |
| 2019 | $0.02 | 4.9% | 4 | $0.17 | 9.4% | 10.63x | 0.1% |
| 2018 | $0.02 | 7.0% | 4 | $0.12 | 12.7% | 7.87x | 0.1% |
| 2017 | $0.01 | 17.5% | 4 | $0.06 | 22.3% | 4.49x | 0.1% |
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Start ComparisonNVDA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NVDA stock.
How much dividend does NVDA pay per share?
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.04 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is NVDA's next ex-dividend date?
NVDA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NVDA typically pays dividends Annual.
Is NVDA's dividend safe?
NVDA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +0.8% and FCF payout ratio of +1.0%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has NVDA increased its dividend?
NVDA has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +20.1%.
How often does NVDA pay dividends?
NVIDIA Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.04 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NVDA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NVDA five years ago would be worth approximately $135,978 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NVDA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NVDA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.3% 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.