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AMAT Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield

AMAT has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 1.78 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.69%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.78
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 14.97%
Dividend Rating 67.60%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.15%
Payout Ratio 18.9%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.33%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 60.4%
Total Return 5y: 209.9%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
BESI 13,005 M 1.67% 5.37%
KLIC 2,503 M 1.81% 2.77%
JEN 1,291 M 1.97% 1.68%
KLAC 157,221 M 0.59% 3.0%
AMKR 10,953 M 0.82% 2.38%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
AMKR 10,953 M 62.2% 100%
ASM 31,513 M 53.1% 61.6%
AIXA 2,334 M 53.8% 43.6%
JEN 1,291 M 28.1% 61.6%
MU 279,745 M 32.0% 25.9%

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AMAT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 2025-12-11 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.19%
2025-08-21 2025-08-21 2025-09-11 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.29%
2025-05-22 2025-05-22 2025-06-12 Quarterly 0.46 15% 0.29%
2025-02-20 2025-02-20 2025-03-13 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.23%
2024-11-21 2024-11-21 2024-12-12 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.23%
2024-08-22 2024-08-22 2024-09-12 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.19%
2024-05-22 2024-05-23 2024-06-13 Quarterly 0.4 25% 0.18%
2024-02-21 2024-02-22 2024-03-14 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.17%
2023-11-22 2023-11-24 2023-12-14 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.21%
2023-08-23 2023-08-24 2023-09-14 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.22%
2023-05-24 2023-05-25 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.32 23.1% 0.26%
2023-02-22 2023-02-23 2023-03-16 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.23%
2022-11-23 2022-11-25 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.24%
2022-08-24 2022-08-25 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.26%
2022-05-25 2022-05-26 2022-06-16 Quarterly 0.26 8.3% 0.25%
2022-02-22 2022-02-23 2022-03-16 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.18%
2021-11-24 2021-11-26 2021-12-16 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.16%
2021-08-25 2021-08-26 2021-09-16 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.18%
2021-05-26 2021-05-27 2021-06-17 Quarterly 0.24 9.1% 0.17%
2021-02-24 2021-02-25 2021-03-18 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.19%
2020-11-18 2020-11-19 2020-12-10 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2020-08-19 2020-08-20 2020-09-10 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2020-05-20 2020-05-21 2020-06-11 Quarterly 0.22 4.8% N/A
2020-02-18 2020-02-19 2020-03-11 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2019-11-20 2019-11-21 2019-12-12 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2019-08-21 2019-08-22 2019-09-12 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2019-05-22 2019-05-23 2019-06-13 Quarterly 0.21 5% N/A
2019-02-20 2019-02-21 2019-03-14 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-11-21 2018-11-23 2018-12-13 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-08-22 2018-08-23 2018-09-13 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-05-23 2018-05-24 2018-06-14 Quarterly 0.2 100% N/A
2018-02-20 2018-02-21 2018-03-14 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-11-22 2017-11-24 2017-12-14 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-08-22 2017-08-24 2017-09-14 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-05-23 2017-05-25 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-02-17 2017-02-22 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2016-11-22 2016-11-25 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2016-08-23 2016-08-25 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2016-05-24 2016-05-26 2016-06-16 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2016-02-23 2016-02-25 2016-03-17 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-11-17 2015-11-19 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-08-18 2015-08-20 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-05-19 2015-05-21 2015-06-11 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2015-02-13 2015-02-18 2015-03-11 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-11-18 2014-11-20 2014-12-11 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-08-19 2014-08-21 2014-09-11 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-05-20 2014-05-22 2014-06-12 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-02-14 2014-02-19 2014-03-12 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2013-11-19 2013-11-21 2013-12-12 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2013-08-20 2013-08-22 2013-09-12 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A

AMAT Dividend FAQ

Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) supplies equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor, display, and related industries, organized into three segments: Semiconductor Systems, Applied Global Services, and Display.

What is the Dividend Yield of AMAT?

As of December 2025, AMAT`s dividend yield is 0.69%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.78 USD by the current share price of 256.41.

Does AMAT pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, AMAT paid a dividend of 1.78 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-20 and the payout was 0.46 USD.

How often does AMAT pay dividends?

AMAT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AMAT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-20.

AMAT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AMAT for the next 4 payments are between 0.455 (-1.1%) and 0.507 (+10.2%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will AMAT pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.46 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for Applied Materials (AMAT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AMAT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Applied Materials (AMAT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of AMAT?

AMAT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 15.0% per year.
Strong growth: AMAT's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AMAT?

AMAT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.15%. If you bought AMAT's shares at 82.75 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.78 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.15% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AMAT?

AMAT Payout Consistency is 99.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Applied Materials has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AMAT have a good Dividend Yield?

AMAT`s 0.69% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AMAT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AMAT is 18.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of AMAT?

AMAT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.60%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AMAT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AMAT`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Applied Materials`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.65% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Applied Materials ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2002-04-17 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 620,000,000
1986 840,448,000 +35.56%
1987 990,272,000 +17.83%
1988 1,000,000,000 +0.98%
1989 1,030,000,000 +3%
1990 974,286,000 -5.41%
1991 1,048,000,000 +7.57%
1992 1,128,571,000 +7.69%
1993 1,246,250,000 +10.43%
1994 1,360,336,000 +9.15%
1995 1,447,020,000 +6.37%
1996 1,468,856,000 +1.51%
1997 1,523,700,000 +3.73%
1998 1,514,032,000 -0.63%
1999 1,584,172,000 +4.63%
2000 1,718,338,000 +8.47%
2001 1,694,658,000 -1.38%
2002 1,701,557,000 +0.41%
2003 1,659,557,000 -2.47%
2004 1,721,645,000 +3.74%
2005 1,657,493,000 -3.73%
2006 1,565,072,000 -5.58%
2007 1,427,002,000 -8.82%
2008 1,374,507,000 -3.68%
2009 1,333,091,000 -3.01%
2010 1,348,804,000 +1.18%
2011 1,330,000,000 -1.39%
2012 1,220,000,000 -8.27%
2013 1,222,000,000 +0.16%
2014 1,236,000,000 +1.15%
2015 1,190,000,000 -3.72%
2016 1,093,000,000 -8.15%
2017 1,076,000,000 -1.56%
2018 984,000,000 -8.55%
2019 931,000,000 -5.39%
2020 921,000,000 -1.07%
2021 907,000,000 -1.52%
2022 859,000,000 -5.29%
2023 842,000,000 -1.98%
2024 828,000,000 -1.66%
2025 798,000,000 -3.62%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-11-30 02:15