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For Adobe Inc. (ADBE), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 0.02% and a payout ratio of 0.50%. 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) | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 | 1991 | 1990 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividends per share (FY) | $0.01 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.09 | $0.18 | $0.14 | $0.27 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.33 | $0.32 | $0.24 | $0.17 |
| Dividend yield (FY) % | 0.02% | 0.08% | 0.12% | 0.17% | 0.16% | 0.08% | 0.15% | 0.55% | 0.68% | 0.49% | 0.24% | 0.42% | 0.79% | 0.93% | 0.61% | 0.85% |
| Payout ratio (FY) % | 0.50% | 2.65% | 4.37% | 6.21% | 5.84% | 4.16% | 5.15% | 15.49% | 11.19% | 9.52% | 13.17% | 64.59% | 20.23% | 16.51% | 12.60% | 11.72% |
| Pay Date | Ex-Date | Record Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-04-12 | March 24, 05 | 2005-03-29 | $0.01 |
| 2005-01-11 | December 23, 04 | 2004-12-28 | $0.01 |
| 2004-10-12 | September 24, 04 | 2004-09-28 | $0.01 |
| 2004-07-13 | June 25, 04 | 2004-06-29 | $0.01 |
| 2004-04-13 | March 26, 04 | 2004-03-30 | $0.01 |
| 2004-01-23 | January 07, 04 | 2004-01-09 | $0.01 |
| 2003-10-07 | September 19, 03 | 2003-09-23 | $0.01 |
| 2003-07-07 | June 19, 03 | 2003-06-23 | $0.01 |
| 2003-04-07 | March 20, 03 | 2003-03-24 | $0.01 |
| 2003-01-23 | January 07, 03 | 2003-01-09 | $0.01 |
| 2002-10-08 | September 20, 02 | 2002-09-24 | $0.01 |
| 2002-07-08 | June 21, 02 | 2002-06-25 | $0.01 |
| 2002-04-08 | March 21, 02 | 2002-03-25 | $0.01 |
| 2002-01-17 | December 31, 01 | 2002-01-03 | $0.01 |
| 2001-10-09 | September 21, 01 | 2001-09-25 | $0.01 |
| 2001-07-09 | June 22, 01 | 2001-06-26 | $0.01 |
| 2001-04-09 | March 22, 01 | 2001-03-26 | $0.01 |
| 2001-01-18 | January 02, 01 | 2001-01-04 | $0.01 |
| 2000-10-24 | September 28, 00 | 2000-10-02 | $0.03 |
| 2000-07-15 | June 30, 00 | 2000-07-05 | $0.03 |
| 2000-04-10 | March 23, 00 | 2000-03-27 | $0.03 |
| 2000-01-11 | December 23, 99 | 1999-12-28 | $0.03 |
| 1999-10-19 | September 24, 99 | 1999-09-28 | $0.05 |
| 1999-07-15 | June 29, 99 | 1999-07-01 | $0.05 |
| 1999-04-14 | March 29, 99 | 1999-03-31 | $0.05 |
| 1999-01-11 | December 23, 98 | 1998-12-28 | $0.05 |
| 1998-10-07 | September 21, 98 | 1998-09-23 | $0.05 |
| 1998-07-20 | July 01, 98 | 1998-07-06 | $0.02 |
| 1998-04-17 | April 01, 98 | 1998-04-03 | $0.02 |
| 1998-01-16 | December 30, 97 | 1998-01-02 | $0.02 |
| 1997-10-15 | September 29, 97 | 1997-10-01 | $0.05 |
| N/A | July 29, 97 | N/A | $0.05 |
| 1997-07-21 | July 02, 97 | 1997-07-07 | $0.05 |
| 1997-04-15 | March 27, 97 | 1997-04-01 | $0.05 |
| 1997-01-30 | January 14, 97 | 1997-01-16 | $0.05 |
| 1996-10-16 | September 30, 96 | 1996-10-02 | $0.05 |
| 1996-07-22 | July 03, 96 | 1996-07-08 | $0.05 |
| 1996-04-18 | April 02, 96 | 1996-04-04 | $0.05 |
| 1996-02-02 | January 17, 96 | 1996-01-19 | $0.05 |
| 1995-10-20 | October 04, 95 | 1995-10-06 | $0.05 |
| 1995-07-21 | July 05, 95 | 1995-07-07 | $0.05 |
| 1995-04-20 | March 31, 95 | 1995-04-06 | $0.05 |
| 1995-02-03 | January 12, 95 | 1995-01-19 | $0.05 |
| 1994-10-19 | September 29, 94 | 1994-10-05 | $0.05 |
| 1994-07-21 | June 30, 94 | 1994-07-07 | $0.05 |
| 1994-04-18 | March 28, 94 | 1994-04-04 | $0.05 |
| 1994-02-10 | January 21, 94 | 1994-01-27 | $0.05 |
| N/A | October 01, 93 | N/A | $0.05 |
| 1993-07-13 | June 23, 93 | 1993-06-29 | $0.10 |
| 1993-04-15 | March 26, 93 | 1993-04-01 | $0.10 |
| 1993-02-09 | January 19, 93 | 1993-01-25 | $0.08 |
| 1992-10-14 | September 24, 92 | 1992-09-30 | $0.08 |
| 1992-07-13 | June 23, 92 | 1992-06-29 | $0.08 |
| 1992-04-09 | March 23, 92 | 1992-03-27 | $0.08 |
| 1992-01-29 | January 09, 92 | 1992-01-15 | $0.08 |
| 1991-10-15 | September 25, 91 | 1991-10-01 | $0.08 |
| 1991-07-16 | June 26, 91 | 1991-07-02 | $0.08 |
| 1991-04-12 | March 22, 91 | 1991-03-29 | $0.08 |
| 1991-01-29 | January 09, 91 | 1991-01-15 | $0.00 |
| 1990-10-04 | September 14, 90 | 1990-09-20 | $0.00 |
| 1990-07-23 | July 02, 90 | 1990-07-09 | $0.06 |
| 1990-04-13 | March 26, 90 | 1990-03-30 | $0.06 |
| 1990-01-26 | January 08, 90 | 1990-01-12 | $0.05 |
The dividend yield shows how much Adobe 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 Adobe 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 Adobe 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 Adobe 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 Adobe 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.
