Applied Materials, Inc.
Reinvesting dividends added $173.55 extra to your Applied Materials, Inc. investment over this period.
| Ex-Date | Dividend | Reinvest Price | Shares Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-20 | $0.40 | $176.01 | +0.002273 |
| 2025-05-22 | $0.46 | $160.52 | +0.002872 |
| 2025-08-21 | $0.46 | $159.84 | +0.002893 |
| 2025-11-20 | $0.46 | $220.23 | +0.002106 |
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) is a dividend-paying stock. Over the past year, the company paid 4 dividends totaling $1.7800 per share. When these dividends are reinvested through a DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan), they purchase additional shares, which then generate their own dividends—creating a compounding effect that can significantly boost long-term returns.
Our total return calculator simulates dividend reinvestment (DRIP) by assuming each dividend payment is used to purchase additional shares at the closing price on the ex-dividend date. This methodology provides an accurate representation of how a dividend reinvestment plan would perform. The calculation accounts for the compounding effect where reinvested dividends generate their own future dividends.
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) delivered a total return of 72.84% over the past year when dividends are reinvested. The price-only return was 71.11%, meaning dividends contributed an additional 1.74 percentage points to total returns.
A $10,000 investment in Applied Materials, Inc. one year ago would be worth $17,284 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP). Without reinvesting dividends, the same investment would be worth $17,111. Dividend reinvestment added $174 to the portfolio value.
Yes, Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) pays dividends. Over the past year, AMAT paid 4 dividends totaling $1.7800 per share. Reinvesting these dividends through a DRIP can significantly boost long-term returns.
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