Apple (AAPL) | Dividend History & Payments | 1988 - 2025
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TL;DR: Apple Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
Apple has paid $1.01 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 0.51%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.13%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $2.91 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 12, 2025
12-Month Dividend
$1.01
12-Month Div. Yield
0.51%
3-Year Total Dividend
$2.91
3-Year Avg Dividend
$0.97
3-Year Avg Yield
0.13%
Last 5Y Dividend
$4.62
All Time Dividend
$8.92
Date Range
Nov 1988 - May 2025
Apple Yearly Dividend History Chart
Apple Dividend History From 1988 - 2025
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | $0.51 | $0.26 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 4 | $0.99 | $0.25 | 0.48% |
| 2023 | 4 | $0.95 | $0.24 | 0.55% |
| 2022 | 4 | $0.91 | $0.23 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 4 | $0.86 | $0.22 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 4 | $0.79 | $0.20 | 0.81% |
| 2019 | 4 | $0.75 | $0.19 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 4 | $0.70 | $0.18 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 4 | $0.62 | $0.16 | 1.61% |
| 2016 | 4 | $0.55 | $0.14 | 2.18% |
| 2015 | 4 | $0.51 | $0.13 | 1.69% |
| 2014 | 4 | $0.47 | $0.12 | 2.08% |
| 2013 | 3 | $0.31 | $0.10 | 1.80% |
| 1995 | 4 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 1994 | 4 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 1993 | 4 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 1992 | 4 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 1991 | 4 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 1990 | 4 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 1989 | 4 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| 1988 | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | $0.26 | 0.12% | $211.26 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | $0.25 | 0.10% | $244.60 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.25 | 0.11% | $225.00 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | $0.25 | 0.11% | $226.05 |
| May 10, 2024 | $0.25 | 0.13% | $189.87 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | $0.24 | 0.13% | $182.31 |
| Nov 10, 2023 | $0.24 | 0.13% | $189.69 |
| Aug 11, 2023 | $0.24 | 0.14% | $174.49 |
| May 12, 2023 | $0.24 | 0.14% | $175.16 |
| Feb 10, 2023 | $0.23 | 0.15% | $152.55 |
| Nov 4, 2022 | $0.23 | 0.15% | $149.70 |
| Aug 5, 2022 | $0.23 | 0.13% | $172.10 |
| May 6, 2022 | $0.23 | 0.16% | $147.11 |
| Feb 4, 2022 | $0.22 | 0.13% | $168.64 |
| Nov 5, 2021 | $0.22 | 0.15% | $149.99 |
| Aug 6, 2021 | $0.22 | 0.15% | $149.10 |
| May 7, 2021 | $0.22 | 0.17% | $127.45 |
| Feb 5, 2021 | $0.20 | 0.15% | $135.37 |
| Nov 6, 2020 | $0.20 | 0.17% | $119.26 |
| Aug 7, 2020 | $0.20 | 0.18% | $114.91 |
| May 8, 2020 | $0.20 | 0.27% | $76.93 |
| Feb 7, 2020 | $0.19 | 0.24% | $81.24 |
| Nov 7, 2019 | $0.19 | 0.30% | $65.04 |
| Aug 9, 2019 | $0.19 | 0.37% | $51.62 |
| May 10, 2019 | $0.19 | 0.41% | $47.25 |
| Feb 8, 2019 | $0.18 | 0.43% | $42.60 |
| Nov 8, 2018 | $0.18 | 0.36% | $51.12 |
| Aug 10, 2018 | $0.18 | 0.34% | $54.40 |
| May 11, 2018 | $0.18 | 0.39% | $46.58 |
| Feb 9, 2018 | $0.16 | 0.37% | $43.11 |
| Nov 10, 2017 | $0.16 | 0.37% | $42.54 |
| Aug 10, 2017 | $0.16 | 0.40% | $39.37 |
| May 11, 2017 | $0.16 | 0.40% | $39.03 |
| Feb 9, 2017 | $0.14 | 0.43% | $33.03 |
| Nov 3, 2016 | $0.14 | 0.52% | $27.21 |
| Aug 4, 2016 | $0.14 | 0.53% | $26.87 |
| May 5, 2016 | $0.14 | 0.61% | $23.18 |
| Feb 4, 2016 | $0.13 | 0.55% | $23.50 |
| Nov 5, 2015 | $0.13 | 0.43% | $30.26 |
| Aug 6, 2015 | $0.13 | 0.45% | $28.88 |
| May 7, 2015 | $0.13 | 0.41% | $31.91 |
| Feb 5, 2015 | $0.12 | 0.40% | $29.73 |
| Nov 6, 2014 | $0.12 | 0.43% | $27.25 |
| Aug 7, 2014 | $0.12 | 0.50% | $23.68 |
| May 8, 2014 | $0.12 | 0.56% | $20.91 |
| Feb 6, 2014 | $0.11 | 0.59% | $18.56 |
| Nov 6, 2013 | $0.11 | 0.59% | $18.59 |
| Aug 8, 2013 | $0.11 | 0.67% | $16.23 |
| Feb 7, 2013 | $0.09 | 0.56% | $16.96 |
| Nov 21, 1995 | $0.00 | 0.30% | $0.36 |
| Aug 16, 1995 | $0.00 | 0.27% | $0.40 |
| May 26, 1995 | $0.00 | 0.28% | $0.38 |
| Feb 13, 1995 | $0.00 | 0.28% | $0.38 |
| Nov 18, 1994 | $0.00 | 0.32% | $0.34 |
| Aug 15, 1994 | $0.00 | 0.35% | $0.31 |
| May 27, 1994 | $0.00 | 0.43% | $0.25 |
| Feb 7, 1994 | $0.00 | 0.32% | $0.33 |
| Nov 19, 1993 | $0.00 | 0.37% | $0.29 |
| Aug 16, 1993 | $0.00 | 0.43% | $0.25 |
| May 28, 1993 | $0.00 | 0.22% | $0.49 |
| Feb 12, 1993 | $0.00 | 0.22% | $0.49 |
| Nov 30, 1992 | $0.00 | 0.21% | $0.51 |
| Aug 17, 1992 | $0.00 | 0.27% | $0.40 |
| Jun 1, 1992 | $0.00 | 0.22% | $0.49 |
| Feb 14, 1992 | $0.00 | 0.18% | $0.58 |
| Nov 18, 1991 | $0.00 | 0.23% | $0.46 |
| Aug 19, 1991 | $0.00 | 0.23% | $0.47 |
| May 20, 1991 | $0.00 | 0.26% | $0.41 |
| Feb 15, 1991 | $0.00 | 0.20% | $0.53 |
| Nov 16, 1990 | $0.00 | 0.33% | $0.32 |
| Aug 20, 1990 | $0.00 | 0.31% | $0.32 |
| May 21, 1990 | $0.00 | 0.27% | $0.36 |
| Feb 16, 1990 | $0.00 | 0.33% | $0.30 |
| Nov 17, 1989 | $0.00 | 0.25% | $0.40 |
| Aug 21, 1989 | $0.00 | 0.22% | $0.40 |
| May 22, 1989 | $0.00 | 0.21% | $0.43 |
| Feb 17, 1989 | $0.00 | 0.28% | $0.32 |
| Nov 21, 1988 | $0.00 | 0.27% | $0.33 |
Apple Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies
| Company | Annual Amount | Current Yield | 3Y Avg Yield | 3Y Avg Amount | EX DIV. DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apple
AAPL | $1.01 | 0.51% | 0.13% | $0.97 | May 12, 2025 |
Sony
SONY | - | - | 0.40% | $0.02 | Sep 29, 2022 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has Apple been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- Apple has been paying dividends for 37 years, from 1988 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $8.92 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was Apple's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- Apple's most recent dividend payment was $0.26 per share, with an ex-dividend date of May 12, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was Apple's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- Apple's highest annual dividend was paid in 2024, when the company distributed $0.99 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do Apple's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Comparing Apple's dividend payments, the company paid $0.95 per share in 2023 versus $0.99 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $0.04. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in Apple have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, Apple has paid a total of $7.89 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $377.42 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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