AMAT Applied Materials dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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Last dividend date: May 22, 2025
Dividend yield: 0.85%
Payout ratio: 20.1%
Applied Materials's latest dividend of $0.46 per share was on May 22, 2025 (ex-date). The annualized dividend distribution of $1.66 per share represents a current dividend yield of 0.87%. The latest AMAT payment of $0.46 marks a dividend growth of 15%.
AMAT dividend stats
vs. Technology sector
Applied Materials Dividend yield
Applied Materials's dividend yield of 0.87% is lower than the Technology sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Technology sector average of 1.67%, Applied Materials's dividend yield is 48% lower. Historically AMAT's dividend yield has averaged at 0.8% in the last 5 years, which is in line with the current one.
AMAT 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 22% for the last twelve months. And with the price of the stock down by 21% from a year ago, the dividend yield has an increase of 55%.
Applied Materials Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | $0.46 | 1.03% |
| 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 20.1% is below the Technology sector and the industry average. Compared to its Technology sector average of 38.1%, Applied Materials's payout ratio is 47% 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 | 0.93% | $0.92 | 25.5% |
| AMAT Applied Materials Inc | 0.85% | $1.66 | 20.1% |
| KLAC Kla Corp | 0.74% | $6.75 | 24.4% |
| TER Teradyne Inc | 0.52% | $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 May 22, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.46 per share.
How much dividend does Applied Materials pay (per share)?
On an annual basis AMAT pays $1.66 per share.
What is Applied Materials's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Applied Materials is 0.87%.
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 20.1%.
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.