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Apple (AAPL) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$287.52 +3.34 (+1.18%)
Closing price 05/6/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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Apple Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
0.38%
Annual Dividend
$1.08
Next
Dividend Payment
May. 14
Dividend Increase
Track Record
14 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
4.98%
Dividend Payout Ratio
13.06%

Apple (AAPL) pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share, with a dividend yield of 0.38%. The next quarterly payment of $0.27 per share is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, May 11. AAPL has grown its dividend for 14 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 4.98% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 13.06% of its earnings and 12.75% of its cash flow as dividends.

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AAPL Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Apple's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

AAPL Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Apple's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Apple vs. The Competition

Compare Apple's annual dividend and yield with averages for Computer and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeAppleComputer CompaniesNASDAQ Companies
Annual Dividend$1.08$0.04$1.61
Dividend Yield0.38%3.17%5.26%
Track Record14 years9 years10 years

Apple Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings13.06%
Based on This Year's Estimate12.37%
Based on Next Year's Estimate11.33%
Based on Cashflow12.75%

Apple Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/30/2026quarterly$0.27+$0.01
3.85%
0.4%5/11/20265/11/20265/14/2026
1/29/2026quarterly$0.26 - 0.38%2/9/20262/9/20262/12/2026
10/30/2025quarterly$0.26 - 0.39%11/10/202511/10/202511/13/2025
7/31/2025quarterly$0.26 - 0.5%8/11/20258/11/20258/14/2025
5/1/2025quarterly$0.26+$0.01
4.00%
0.49%5/12/20255/12/20255/15/2025
1/30/2025quarterly$0.25 - 0.42%2/10/20252/10/20252/13/2025
10/31/2024quarterly$0.25 - 0.44%11/8/202411/11/202411/14/2024
8/1/2024quarterly$0.25 - 0.45%8/12/20248/12/20248/15/2024

This table shows Apple's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Apple Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Apple is 0.38%. Learn more on AAPL's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for AAPL shares is $1.08. Learn more on AAPL's annual dividend history.

Apple pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Apple's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.27 per share will be made to shareholders on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Apple's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.26 per share was made to shareholders on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

Apple's next ex-dividend date is Monday, May 11, 2026.

Apple's most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, February 9, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 4.98% per year.

Apple has increased its dividend for the past 14 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.01 on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for AAPL is:
  • 13.06% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 12.37% based on this year's estimates
  • 11.33% based on next year's estimates
  • 12.75% based on cash flow

Apple's dividend yield of 0.38% is lower than the average Computer and Technology company that issues a dividend. The company's 14 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Apple's dividend payout ratio of 13.06% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Apple stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.


This page (NASDAQ:AAPL) was last updated on 5/7/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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