Kla's latest quarterly dividend was on Aug 14, 2023 (ex-date) with a payout of $1.3 per share. At an annualized rate of $5.2 per share, the stock yields 1.15%.
KLAC has a dividend yield of 1.15% which is higher than the industry average but lower than the Technology sector average. In comparison with the Technology sector average of 1.82%, Kla's dividend yield is 37% lower. Historically KLAC's dividend yield has averaged at 1.6% in the last 5 years, which is higher than the current one.
Kla has been paying dividends since 2005. KLAC has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has an increase of 17% since twelve months ago. However with the price of the stock up by 47% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 21%.
| Ex-date | Payment date | Declared on | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | Aug 3, 2023 | $1.3 | normal |
| May 12, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 | May 4, 2023 | $1.3 | normal |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 | Feb 2, 2023 | $1.3 | normal |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 | Nov 3, 2022 | $1.3 | normal |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $1.3 | normal |
| May 13, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 | May 5, 2022 | $1.05 | normal |
| Feb 11, 2022 | Mar 1, 2022 | Feb 2, 2022 | $1.05 | normal |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 | Nov 4, 2021 | $1.05 | normal |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 | Aug 5, 2021 | $1.05 | normal |
| May 14, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 | May 6, 2021 | $0.9 | normal |
| Feb 18, 2021 | Mar 2, 2021 | Feb 9, 2021 | $0.9 | normal |
| Nov 13, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 | Nov 5, 2020 | $0.9 | normal |
| Aug 14, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | Aug 6, 2020 | $0.9 | normal |
| May 15, 2020 | Jun 2, 2020 | May 7, 2020 | $0.85 | normal |
| Feb 20, 2020 | Mar 5, 2020 | Feb 11, 2020 | $0.85 | normal |
| Nov 15, 2019 | Dec 3, 2019 | Nov 6, 2019 | $0.85 | normal |
| Aug 14, 2019 | Sep 3, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 | $0.75 | normal |
| May 14, 2019 | Jun 4, 2019 | May 3, 2019 | $0.75 | normal |
| Feb 14, 2019 | Mar 1, 2019 | Jan 31, 2019 | $0.75 | normal |
| Nov 15, 2018 | Dec 4, 2018 | Nov 7, 2018 | $0.75 | normal |
| Aug 14, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 | Aug 2, 2018 | $0.75 | normal |
| May 14, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 | May 3, 2018 | $0.75 | normal |
| Feb 14, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2018 | $0.59 | normal |
| Nov 14, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2017 | $0.59 | normal |
| Aug 11, 2017 | Sep 1, 2017 | Aug 3, 2017 | $0.59 | normal |
| May 11, 2017 | Jun 1, 2017 | May 4, 2017 | $0.54 | normal |
| Feb 13, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 | Feb 2, 2017 | $0.54 | normal |
| Nov 10, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 | Nov 3, 2016 | $0.54 | normal |
| Aug 11, 2016 | Sep 1, 2016 | Aug 4, 2016 | $0.52 | normal |
| May 12, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 | May 5, 2016 | $0.52 | normal |
| Feb 11, 2016 | Mar 1, 2016 | Feb 4, 2016 | $0.52 | normal |
| Nov 12, 2015 | Dec 1, 2015 | Nov 4, 2015 | $0.52 | normal |
| Aug 13, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 | Aug 6, 2015 | $0.52 | normal |
KLAC has a payout ratio of 21.4% which is lower than the Technology sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Technology sector average of 32.6%, Kla's payout ratio is 34% lower.
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| LRCX Lam Research Corp | 1.16% | $7.18 | 21.5% |
| KLAC Kla Corp | 1.15% | $5.2 | 21.4% |
| AMAT Applied Materials Inc | 0.85% | $1.16 | 15.2% |
Yes, Kla has been paying dividends for the last 19 years.
KLAC hasn't announced its next dividend date yet, but if we take into consideration its recent dividend history, it is likely that its next dividend will be in November 2023.
Kla's last regular dividend was on Aug 14, 2023 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.3 per share.
KLAC's annualized dividend per share is $5.2.
Currently Kla's dividend yield is 1.15%.
Kla pays dividends quarterly.
Kla's dividend payout ratio is 21.4%.
Kla's dividend yield is lower than the Technology sector average.