AMAT Applied Materials dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Technology
- NASDAQ: AMAT
- Dividend
Applied Materials's latest dividend of $0.4 per share was on Feb 20, 2025 (ex-date). The annualized dividend distribution of $1.6 per share represents a current dividend yield of 1.03%.
Key dates
- AMAT last dividend date: Feb 20, 2025
AMAT dividend stats
vs. Technology sector
Dividend yield
Applied Materials's dividend yield of 1.03% is lower than the Technology sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Technology sector average of 1.82%, Applied Materials's dividend yield is 43% lower. Historically AMAT's dividend yield has averaged at 0.9% in the last 5 years, which is lower than the current one.
Dividend history
Applied Materials has a history of paying dividends since 2005. Our records of AMAT show that the company has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has an increase of 25% for the last twelve months. And with the price of the stock down by 26% from a year ago, the dividend yield has an increase of 69%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2025 | $0.4 | 0.91% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.4 | 0.86% |
| Aug 22, 2024 | $0.4 | 0.72% |
| May 22, 2024 | $0.4 | 0.62% |
| Feb 21, 2024 | $0.32 | 0.67% |
| Nov 22, 2023 | $0.32 | 0.82% |
| Aug 23, 2023 | $0.32 | 0.78% |
| May 24, 2023 | $0.32 | 0.9% |
| Feb 22, 2023 | $0.26 | 0.94% |
| Nov 23, 2022 | $0.26 | 0.95% |
| Aug 24, 2022 | $0.26 | 0.99% |
| May 25, 2022 | $0.26 | 0.9% |
| Feb 22, 2022 | $0.24 | 0.74% |
| Nov 24, 2021 | $0.24 | 0.63% |
| Aug 25, 2021 | $0.24 | 0.69% |
| May 26, 2021 | $0.24 | 0.66% |
| Feb 24, 2021 | $0.22 | 0.72% |
| Nov 18, 2020 | $0.22 | 1.15% |
| Aug 19, 2020 | $0.22 | 1.31% |
| May 20, 2020 | $0.22 | 1.49% |
| Feb 18, 2020 | $0.21 | 1.29% |
| Nov 20, 2019 | $0.21 | 1.39% |
| Aug 21, 2019 | $0.21 | 1.75% |
| May 22, 2019 | $0.21 | 2% |
| Feb 20, 2019 | $0.2 | 2.05% |
| Nov 21, 2018 | $0.2 | 1.99% |
| Aug 22, 2018 | $0.2 | 1.4% |
| May 23, 2018 | $0.2 | 0.99% |
| Feb 20, 2018 | $0.1 | 0.71% |
| Nov 22, 2017 | $0.1 | 0.69% |
| Aug 22, 2017 | $0.1 | 0.9% |
| May 23, 2017 | $0.1 | 0.89% |
| Feb 17, 2017 | $0.1 | 1.12% |
| Nov 22, 2016 | $0.1 | 1.26% |
| Aug 23, 2016 | $0.1 | 1.34% |
| May 24, 2016 | $0.1 | 1.7% |
| Feb 23, 2016 | $0.1 | 2.16% |
| Nov 17, 2015 | $0.1 | 2.24% |
| Aug 18, 2015 | $0.1 | 2.42% |
| May 19, 2015 | $0.1 | 2% |
| Feb 13, 2015 | $0.1 | 1.66% |
Applied Materials dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Applied Materials's payout ratio of 20.8% is below the Technology sector and the industry average. Compared to its Technology sector average of 40.1%, Applied Materials's payout ratio is 48% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
AMAT dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| LRCX Lam Research Corp | 1.18% | $0.89 | 24.7% |
| AMAT Applied Materials Inc | 1.03% | $1.6 | 20.8% |
| KLAC Kla Corp | 0.9% | $6.3 | 22.8% |
| TER Teradyne Inc | 0.62% | $0.48 | 13.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Applied Materials pay a dividend?
Yes, Applied Materials has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. AMAT has been paying dividends since 2005.
When was AMAT's last dividend?
Applied Materials's last dividend ex-date was on Feb 20, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.4 per share.
How much dividend does Applied Materials pay (per share)?
On an annual basis AMAT pays $1.6 per share.
What is Applied Materials's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Applied Materials is 1.03%.
How often does Applied Materials pay dividends?
Applied Materials pays dividends quarterly.
What is Applied Materials's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Applied Materials is 20.8%.
Does Applied Materials pay a good dividend?
Applied Materials's dividend yield is lower than the Technology sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.