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For Apple Inc. (AAPL), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 0.40% and a payout ratio of 13.77%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.
| Metric (FY) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 | 1991 | 1990 | 1989 | 1988 | 1987 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividends per share (FY) | $1.03 | $0.99 | $0.95 | $0.91 | $0.86 | $2.61 | $3.04 | $2.82 | $2.46 | $2.23 | $2.03 | $7.28 | $11.80 | $5.30 | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.45 | $0.40 | $0.34 | $0.26 |
| Dividend yield (FY) % | 0.40% | 0.44% | 0.56% | 0.61% | 0.59% | 0.72% | 1.40% | 1.23% | 1.59% | 1.97% | 1.75% | 1.81% | 2.37% | 0.40% | 1.27% | 1.40% | 2.01% | 1.03% | 0.95% | 1.40% | 0.88% | 0.74% | 0.21% |
| Payout ratio (FY) % | 13.77% | 16.25% | 15.49% | 14.87% | 15.28% | 24.53% | 25.55% | 23.03% | 26.41% | 26.59% | 21.65% | 28.16% | 28.52% | 5.96% | 13.68% | 18.06% | 64.37% | 10.78% | 18.24% | 11.33% | 11.08% | 10.39% | 7.23% |
| Pay Date | Ex-Date | Record Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-13 | November 10, 25 | 2025-11-10 | $0.26 |
| 2025-08-14 | August 11, 25 | 2025-08-11 | $0.26 |
| 2025-05-15 | May 12, 25 | 2025-05-12 | $0.26 |
| 2025-02-13 | February 10, 25 | 2025-02-10 | $0.25 |
| 2024-11-14 | November 08, 24 | 2024-11-11 | $0.25 |
| 2024-08-15 | August 12, 24 | 2024-08-12 | $0.25 |
| 2024-05-16 | May 10, 24 | 2024-05-13 | $0.25 |
| 2024-02-15 | February 09, 24 | 2024-02-12 | $0.24 |
| 2023-11-16 | November 10, 23 | 2023-11-13 | $0.24 |
| 2023-08-17 | August 11, 23 | 2023-08-14 | $0.24 |
| 2023-05-18 | May 12, 23 | 2023-05-15 | $0.24 |
| 2023-02-16 | February 10, 23 | 2023-02-13 | $0.23 |
| 2022-11-10 | November 04, 22 | 2022-11-07 | $0.23 |
| 2022-08-11 | August 05, 22 | 2022-08-08 | $0.23 |
| 2022-05-12 | May 06, 22 | 2022-05-09 | $0.23 |
| 2022-02-10 | February 04, 22 | 2022-02-07 | $0.22 |
| 2021-11-11 | November 05, 21 | 2021-11-08 | $0.22 |
| 2021-08-12 | August 06, 21 | 2021-08-09 | $0.22 |
| 2021-05-13 | May 07, 21 | 2021-05-10 | $0.22 |
| 2021-02-11 | February 05, 21 | 2021-02-08 | $0.20 |
| 2020-11-12 | November 06, 20 | 2020-11-09 | $0.20 |
| 2020-08-13 | August 07, 20 | 2020-08-10 | $0.82 |
| 2020-05-14 | May 08, 20 | 2020-05-11 | $0.82 |
| 2020-02-13 | February 07, 20 | 2020-02-10 | $0.77 |
| 2019-11-14 | November 07, 19 | 2019-11-11 | $0.77 |
| 2019-08-15 | August 09, 19 | 2019-08-12 | $0.77 |
| 2019-05-16 | May 10, 19 | 2019-05-13 | $0.77 |
| 2019-02-14 | February 08, 19 | 2019-02-11 | $0.73 |
| 2018-11-15 | November 08, 18 | 2018-11-12 | $0.73 |
| 2018-08-16 | August 10, 18 | 2018-08-13 | $0.73 |
| 2018-05-17 | May 11, 18 | 2018-05-14 | $0.73 |
| 2018-02-15 | February 09, 18 | 2018-02-12 | $0.63 |
| 2017-11-16 | November 10, 17 | 2017-11-13 | $0.63 |
| 2017-08-17 | August 10, 17 | 2017-08-14 | $0.63 |
| 2017-05-18 | May 11, 17 | 2017-05-15 | $0.63 |
| 2017-02-16 | February 09, 17 | 2017-02-13 | $0.57 |
| 2016-11-10 | November 03, 16 | 2016-11-07 | $0.57 |
| 2016-08-11 | August 04, 16 | 2016-08-08 | $0.57 |
| 2016-05-12 | May 05, 16 | 2016-05-09 | $0.57 |
| 2016-02-11 | February 04, 16 | 2016-02-08 | $0.52 |
| 2015-11-12 | November 05, 15 | 2015-11-09 | $0.52 |
| 2015-08-13 | August 06, 15 | 2015-08-10 | $0.52 |
| 2015-05-14 | May 07, 15 | 2015-05-11 | $0.52 |
| 2015-02-12 | February 05, 15 | 2015-02-09 | $0.47 |
| 2014-11-13 | November 06, 14 | 2014-11-10 | $0.47 |
| 2014-08-14 | August 07, 14 | 2014-08-11 | $0.47 |
| 2014-05-15 | May 08, 14 | 2014-05-12 | $3.29 |
| 2014-02-13 | February 06, 14 | 2014-02-10 | $3.05 |
| 2013-11-14 | November 06, 13 | 2013-11-11 | $3.05 |
| 2013-08-15 | August 08, 13 | 2013-08-12 | $3.05 |
| 2013-05-16 | May 09, 13 | 2013-05-13 | $3.05 |
| 2013-02-14 | February 07, 13 | 2013-02-11 | $2.65 |
| 2012-11-15 | November 07, 12 | 2012-11-12 | $2.65 |
| 2012-08-16 | August 09, 12 | 2012-08-13 | $2.65 |
| 1995-12-15 | November 21, 95 | 1995-11-24 | $0.12 |
| 1995-09-08 | August 16, 95 | 1995-08-18 | $0.12 |
| 1995-06-23 | May 26, 95 | 1995-06-02 | $0.12 |
| 1995-03-10 | February 13, 95 | 1995-02-17 | $0.12 |
| 1994-12-16 | November 18, 94 | 1994-11-25 | $0.12 |
| 1994-09-09 | August 15, 94 | 1994-08-19 | $0.12 |
| 1994-06-24 | May 27, 94 | 1994-06-03 | $0.12 |
| 1994-03-04 | February 07, 94 | 1994-02-11 | $0.12 |
| 1993-12-17 | November 19, 93 | 1993-11-26 | $0.12 |
| 1993-09-10 | August 16, 93 | 1993-08-20 | $0.12 |
| 1993-06-25 | May 28, 93 | 1993-06-04 | $0.12 |
| 1993-03-12 | February 12, 93 | 1993-02-19 | $0.12 |
| 1992-12-18 | November 30, 92 | 1992-12-04 | $0.12 |
| 1992-09-11 | August 17, 92 | 1992-08-21 | $0.12 |
| 1992-06-19 | June 01, 92 | 1992-06-05 | $0.12 |
| 1992-03-13 | February 14, 92 | 1992-02-21 | $0.12 |
| 1991-12-13 | November 18, 91 | 1991-11-22 | $0.12 |
| 1991-09-13 | August 19, 91 | 1991-08-23 | $0.12 |
| 1991-06-14 | May 20, 91 | 1991-05-24 | $0.12 |
| 1991-03-15 | February 15, 91 | 1991-02-22 | $0.12 |
| 1990-12-14 | November 16, 90 | 1990-11-23 | $0.12 |
| 1990-09-14 | August 20, 90 | 1990-08-24 | $0.11 |
| 1990-06-15 | May 21, 90 | 1990-05-25 | $0.11 |
| 1990-03-15 | February 16, 90 | 1990-02-23 | $0.11 |
| 1989-12-15 | November 17, 89 | 1989-11-24 | $0.10 |
| 1989-09-15 | August 21, 89 | 1989-08-25 | $0.10 |
| 1989-06-15 | May 22, 89 | 1989-05-26 | $0.10 |
| 1989-03-15 | February 17, 89 | 1989-02-24 | $0.10 |
| 1988-12-15 | November 21, 88 | 1988-11-28 | $0.10 |
| 1988-09-15 | August 15, 88 | 1988-08-19 | $0.08 |
| 1988-06-15 | May 16, 88 | 1988-05-20 | $0.08 |
| 1988-03-15 | February 12, 88 | 1988-02-19 | $0.08 |
| 1987-12-15 | November 17, 87 | 1987-11-23 | $0.08 |
| 1987-09-15 | August 10, 87 | 1987-08-14 | $0.06 |
| 1987-06-15 | May 11, 87 | 1987-05-15 | $0.12 |
The dividend yield shows how much Apple Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.
By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Apple Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.
Comparing Apple Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.
Analyzing Apple Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.
Investors often include Apple Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.
