KLAC Dividend History & Analysis | 0.5% Yield

KLAC has a dividend yield of 0.5% and paid 6.33 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.54%
Payout Ratio 22.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 16.3%
Consistency Lifetime 100%
Yield on Cost 5y 18.7%
Payout FCF 28.1%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 74.1%
Chowder Number yield + growth 16.8% meets 15% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y -41.7% avg 0.93% vs now 0.54%
Debt / EBITDA leverage 0.3x healthy
Income per 10k invested 54 USD per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly KLAC annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash KLA distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year KLAC year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how KLA's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History KLAC dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how KLA's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) Price (left)

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Top 10 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
KLAC NASDAQ
KLA
236,015 M 0.54% 18.71%
KLIC NASDAQ
Kulicke Soffa Industries
4,507 M 1.19% 1.32%
BESI AS
BE Semiconductor Industries
16,243 M 0.63% 2.35%
JEN XETRA
Jenoptik
2,712 M 0.93% 1.39%
LRCX NASDAQ
Lam Research
372,906 M 0.55% 1.86%
AMKR NASDAQ
Amkor Technology
11,472 M 0.69% 1.39%
AMAT NASDAQ
Applied Materials
360,301 M 0.55% 1.52%
ASML NASDAQ
ASML Holding
652,317 M 0.66% 1.13%
ASML AS
ASML Holding
625,045 M 0.65% 1.14%
AWX SG
AEM HOLDINGS
2,436 M 0.43% 0.93%
Top 10 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
AMAT NASDAQ
Applied Materials
360,301 M 20.23% 100.0%
KLAC NASDAQ
KLA
236,015 M 16.29% 100.0%
LRCX NASDAQ
Lam Research
372,906 M 14.98% 100.0%
JEN XETRA
Jenoptik
2,712 M 12.51% 100.0%
AMKR NASDAQ
Amkor Technology
11,472 M 10.71% 90.6%
ASM AS
ASM International
43,227 M 7.35% 99.0%
TER NASDAQ
Teradyne
57,876 M 4.12% 98.3%
KLIC NASDAQ
Kulicke Soffa Industries
4,507 M 5.10% 100.0%
MU NASDAQ
Micron Technology
1,103,880 M 3.14% 98.3%
MKSI NASDAQ
MKS Instruments
18,075 M 1.41% 97.5%

KLAC Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data

Jan - -
Feb 0.23% 100
Mar - -
Apr - -
May 0.25% 100
Jun - -
Jul - -
Aug 0.23% 100
Sep - -
Oct - -
Nov 0.26% 100
Dec - -

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 20 Payments (USD) as of September 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-08-17 2026-08-17 2026-09-01 Quarterly 0.23 -90% 0.11%
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 2026-06-02 Quarterly 2.3 +21.1% 0.13%
2026-02-17 2026-02-17 2026-03-03 Quarterly 1.9 0% 0.13%
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 2025-12-02 Quarterly 1.9 0% 0.17%
2025-08-18 2025-08-18 2025-09-03 Quarterly 1.9 0% 0.22%
2025-05-19 2025-05-19 2025-06-03 Quarterly 1.9 +11.8% 0.24%
2025-02-24 2025-02-24 2025-03-04 Quarterly 1.7 0% 0.22%
2024-11-18 2024-11-18 2024-12-03 Quarterly 1.7 +17.2% 0.28%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-09-03 Quarterly 1.45 0% 0.18%
2024-05-14 2024-05-15 2024-05-31 Quarterly 1.45 0% 0.21%
2024-02-15 2024-02-19 2024-03-01 Quarterly 1.45 0% 0.22%
2023-11-14 2023-11-15 2023-12-01 Quarterly 1.45 +11.5% 0.27%
2023-08-14 2023-08-15 2023-09-01 Quarterly 1.3 0% 0.27%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-06-01 Quarterly 1.3 0% 0.34%
2023-02-10 2023-02-13 2023-03-01 Quarterly 1.3 0% 0.33%
2022-11-14 2022-11-15 2022-12-01 Quarterly 1.3 0% 0.35%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-09-01 Quarterly 1.3 +23.8% 0.35%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-06-01 Quarterly 1.05 0% 0.33%
2022-02-11 2022-02-14 2022-03-01 Quarterly 1.05 0% 0.27%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-12-01 Quarterly 1.05 0% 0.26%

KLAC Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of KLAC?

As of September 2026, KLAC's dividend yield is 0.54%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 6.33 USD by the current share price of 176.99.

Does KLAC pay a dividend?

As of September 2026, KLAC paid a dividend of 6.33 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-17 and the payout was 0.23 USD.

How often does KLAC pay dividends?

KLAC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KLAC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-17.

KLAC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KLAC for the next payments are between 0.229 (-0.4%) and 0.254 (+10.4%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.54%.

Will KLAC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.23 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for KLA (KLAC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KLAC?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of KLAC?

KLAC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 16.3% per year. Strong growth: KLAC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of KLAC?

KLAC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 18.7%. If you bought KLAC's shares at 33.83 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (6.33 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 18.7% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KLAC?

KLAC Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: KLA has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KLAC have a good Dividend Yield?

KLAC's 0.54% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KLAC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KLAC is 22.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of KLAC?

KLAC's Overall Dividend Rating is 74.07%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KLAC Outstanding Shares Analysis

The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in KLAC's Outstanding Shares?

KLA's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.28% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -97.1%). Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has KLAC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 12, 2026 with a ratio of 10:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 10 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 674,120,000 0%
1986 685,080,000 +1.63%
1987 720,080,000 +5.11%
1988 707,560,000 -1.74%
1989 715,120,000 +1.07%
1990 722,560,000 +1.04%
1991 735,960,000 +1.85%
1992 747,840,000 +1.61%
1993 793,200,000 +6.07%
1994 928,960,000 +17.12%
1995 1,012,260,000 +8.97%
1996 1,028,620,000 +1.62%
1997 3,524,200,000 +242.61%
1998 1,850,280,000 -47.5%
1999 1,850,280,000 0%
2000 1,908,930,000 +3.17%
2001 1,946,370,000 +1.96%
2002 1,935,190,000 -0.57%
2003 2,024,500,000 +4.62%
2004 2,009,460,000 -0.74%
2005 2,039,260,000 +1.48%
2006 2,049,550,000 +0.5%
2007 1,851,990,000 -9.64%
2008 1,690,220,000 -8.73%
2009 1,738,080,000 +2.83%
2010 1,695,130,000 -2.47%
2011 1,691,030,000 -0.24%
2012 1,690,760,000 -0.02%
2013 1,682,060,000 -0.51%
2014 1,653,170,000 -1.72%
2015 1,559,960,000 -5.64%
2016 1,571,230,000 +0.72%
2017 1,565,870,000 -0.34%
2018 1,526,480,000 -2.52%
2019 1,586,200,000 +3.91%
2020 1,555,600,000 -1.93%
2021 1,523,310,000 -2.08%
2022 1,419,660,000 -6.8%
2023 1,362,540,000 -4.02%
2024 1,344,150,000 -1.35%
2025 1,320,090,000 -1.79%
2026 1,319,633,000 -0.03%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-09-14 02:05 UTC