Oracle Corporation (ORCL) Dividend History
Income profile from 2009 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
ORCL Dividend Income Check
Safety
33.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
17 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.0% and trend is rising.
ORCL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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ORCL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (18 years of payments)
ORCL Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Oracle Corporation distributes 33.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ORCL has raised its dividend for 17 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, 0.0% buyback yield, 1.1% 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 152.2%, with dividends contributing 10.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $49,449 today.
ORCL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026Latest | $0.5000 | — | 1.09% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | $0.5000 | — | 1.45% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | $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 |
ORCL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $530.1B | 1.1% | 33.9% | 17 | Sustainable | |
2nd | $180.9B | 1.7% | 37.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st | $233.7B | 2.6% | 59.0% | 30 | Sustainable |
| $2.8T | 0.9% | 23.6% | 21 | Sustainable | |
3rd | $73.0B | 1.6% | 30.7% | 15 | Sustainable |
| $124.3B | 1.1% | 21.3% | 2 | Sustainable |
ORCL Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.50 | — | 3 | $5.83 | 25.7% | 3.89x | 2.4% |
| 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% |
Full Stock Analysis
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Intrinsic Valuation
DCF models, multiple analysis, and analyst estimates.
Historical Returns
17+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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ORCL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ORCL stock.
How much dividend does ORCL pay per share?
Oracle Corporation (ORCL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.99 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.1%. Payments are made Quarterly.
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 Quarterly.
Is ORCL's dividend safe?
ORCL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +33.9% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 17 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 17 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 Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.99 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 $25,220 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.