Autodesk, Inc. Dividends | Yield & Payout

For Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 0.20% and a payout ratio of 6.12%. 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.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

17 years
Metric (FY)20052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989
Dividends per share (FY)$0.01$0.10$0.12$0.21$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.48$0.48$0.36$0.46$0.13$0.20
Dividend yield (FY) %0.20%0.47%0.80%0.56%0.64%0.79%0.48%0.63%0.72%0.74%0.68%0.93%1.00%1.63%0.87%4.04%0.00%
Payout ratio (FY) %6.12%11.14%42.52%14.50%14.57%148.66%12.91%73.38%26.20%12.76%19.96%18.33%26.20%19.55%17.08%83.41%0.00%

Dividend Payout History

63 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2005-04-08March 22, 052005-03-25$0.01
2005-01-07December 22, 042004-12-27$0.01
2004-10-08September 22, 042004-09-24$0.03
2004-07-16June 30, 042004-07-02$0.03
2004-04-16March 31, 042004-04-02$0.03
2004-01-16December 30, 032004-01-02$0.03
2003-10-17October 01, 032003-10-03$0.03
2003-07-25July 09, 032003-07-11$0.03
2003-04-18April 02, 032003-04-04$0.03
2003-01-17December 31, 022003-01-03$0.03
2002-10-18October 02, 022002-10-04$0.03
2002-07-19July 02, 022002-07-05$0.03
2002-04-18April 02, 022002-04-04$0.06
2002-01-18January 02, 022002-01-04$0.06
2001-10-19October 03, 012001-10-05$0.06
2001-07-20July 03, 012001-07-06$0.06
2001-04-20April 04, 012001-04-06$0.06
2001-01-19January 03, 012001-01-05$0.06
2000-10-20October 04, 002000-10-06$0.06
2000-07-21July 05, 002000-07-07$0.06
2000-04-21April 05, 002000-04-07$0.06
2000-01-21January 10, 002000-01-07$0.06
1999-10-22October 06, 991999-10-08$0.06
1999-07-23July 07, 991999-07-09$0.06
1999-04-23April 07, 991999-04-09$0.06
1999-01-22January 06, 991999-01-08$0.06
1998-10-23October 07, 981998-10-09$0.06
1998-07-24July 08, 981998-07-10$0.06
1998-04-24April 07, 981998-04-10$0.06
1998-01-23January 07, 981998-01-09$0.06
1997-10-24October 08, 971997-10-10$0.06
1997-07-25July 09, 971997-07-11$0.06
1997-04-25April 09, 971997-04-11$0.06
1997-01-24January 08, 971997-01-10$0.06
1996-10-25October 09, 961996-10-11$0.06
1996-07-26July 10, 961996-07-12$0.06
1996-04-26April 10, 961996-04-12$0.06
1996-01-26January 10, 961996-01-12$0.06
1995-10-27October 11, 951995-10-13$0.06
1995-07-21July 05, 951995-07-07$0.06
1995-04-21April 03, 951995-04-07$0.06
1995-01-27January 09, 951995-01-13$0.06
1994-10-03September 13, 941994-09-19$0.12
N/AJuly 01, 94N/A$0.12
1994-04-22April 04, 941994-04-08$0.12
1994-01-28January 10, 941994-01-14$0.12
1993-10-08September 20, 931993-09-24$0.12
1993-07-09June 21, 931993-06-25$0.12
1993-04-23April 02, 931993-04-09$0.12
1993-01-29January 11, 931993-01-15$0.12
1992-10-01September 11, 921992-09-17$0.12
1992-07-10June 22, 921992-06-26$0.12
1992-04-16March 27, 921992-04-02$0.12
1992-01-20December 30, 911992-01-06$0.12
1991-10-02September 12, 911991-09-18$0.12
1991-07-01June 11, 911991-06-17$0.12
1991-04-17March 26, 911991-04-02$0.10
N/ADecember 14, 90N/A$0.10
1990-09-17September 04, 901990-09-10$0.01
1990-06-29June 18, 901990-06-22$0.01
1990-03-16March 05, 901990-03-09$0.01
1990-01-03December 19, 891989-12-26$0.10
1989-08-10July 14, 891989-07-20$0.10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Autodesk, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Autodesk, 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.

How has Autodesk, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Autodesk, 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.

Is Autodesk, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Autodesk, 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.

Can Autodesk, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Autodesk, 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.

Should I consider Autodesk, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Autodesk, 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.