Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.65
Oracle Corporation (ORCL) Dividend History
Income profile from 2009 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Payout Ratio
38.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
18 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
38.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
18 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.0% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.1%
Trailing DPS$1.65
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout38.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak18 years
3Y CAGR14.1%
5Y CAGR14.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.4%
Total Shareholder Yield1.5%
1Y Total Return-11.2%
5Y Total Return131.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$23,14610Y ago$42,74120Y ago$128,534
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (18 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Oracle Corporation distributes 38.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ORCL has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 14.1% and 5-year CAGR of 14.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ORCL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.1% dividend yield, 0.4% buyback yield, 1.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 131.5%, with dividends contributing 11.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $42,741 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$7.76
Avg/Payment$0.3880
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026Latest | $0.5000 | — | 1.01% | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Oct 9, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 63.98% | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 76.60% | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | $0.5000 | ↑ +25.0% | 1.27% | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 1.04% | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 91.21% | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 1.12% | Jul 25, 2024 |
| Apr 9, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 1.30% | Apr 24, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Cloud infrastructure and hosting
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.1%
#2 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
38.1% payout
Streak
18Y
14.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.5%
#2 of 3
Annual Dividend History
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.50 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $1.90 | 18.7% | 4 | $4.34 | 43.8% | 2.28x | 3.0% |
| 2024 | $1.60 | 5.3% | 4 | $3.71 | 43.1% | 2.32x | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $1.52 | 18.8% | 4 | $3.07 | 49.5% | 2.02x | 2.4% |
| 2022 | $1.28 | 6.7% | 4 | $2.41 | 53.1% | 1.88x | 2.0% |
| 2021 | $1.20 | 25.0% | 4 | $4.55 | 26.4% | 3.79x | 1.9% |
| 2020 | $0.96 | 5.5% | 4 | $3.08 | 31.2% | 3.21x | 1.5% |
| 2019 | $0.91 | 19.7% | 4 | $2.97 | 30.6% | 3.26x | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $0.76 | 5.6% | 4 | $0.85 | 89.4% | 1.12x | 1.2% |
| 2017 | $0.72 | 20.0% | 4 | $2.21 | 32.6% | 3.07x | 1.1% |
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How much dividend does ORCL pay per share?
Oracle Corporation (ORCL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.65 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.1%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ORCL's next ex-dividend date?
ORCL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ORCL typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ORCL's dividend safe?
ORCL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +38.1% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 18 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ORCL a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Oracle Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 18 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +14.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ORCL pay dividends?
Oracle Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.65 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 17+ years from 2009 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ORCL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ORCL five years ago would be worth approximately $23,146 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ORCL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ORCL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.