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Applied Materials, Inc.

S&P 500
AMAT|Technology|Semiconductor Equipment & Materials|$435.44|P/E 44.8|MCap 345.6B|NASDAQ

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

99/ 100Very Safe

AMAT's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 18.3% earnings payout ratio & 23.0% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 15.39% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 18.3%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 23.0%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 16.3%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.

Risks

No material risks identified across rated metrics.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
18.3%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
23.0%Very Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
16.3%Very Safe
Interest Coverage
35.5xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
-0.5%Very Safe
Current Ratio
2.7xVery Safe
Debt-to-Equity
33.1Very Safe

Profitability

Very Safe
Return on Equity
38.9%Very Safe
Operating Margin
29.9%Very Safe
Gross Margin
49.0%Safe
Profit Margin Stability
Very StableVery Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
15.4%Very Safe
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

About Applied Materials, Inc.

Applied Materials, Inc. is a leading provider of manufacturing equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor, display, and related industries. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company operates through key segments including Semiconductor Systems, which develops and sells capital equipment for fabricating semiconductor chips and integrated circuits; Applied Global Services, offering solutions to optimize equipment and factory performance; and Display, focusing on production tools for flat panel displays used in computers, smartphones, and televisions. It also supplies equipment for solar products, flexible electronics coatings, and advanced packaging applications. As the second-largest supplier of semiconductor equipment globally by revenue, Applied Materials, Inc. plays a pivotal role in enabling the production of electronics essential to modern computing, communications, and renewable energy technologies. With approximately 35,700 employees, it supports innovation across consumer, enterprise, and industrial sectors, contributing significantly to the global semiconductor supply chain and technological advancement.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.44%

Annual Dividend

$1.91

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

18.26%

FCF Payout Ratio

22.97%

Stock Price

$435.44

52-Week Range

$153.47 $438.04

Dividend History (2016–2025)

AMAT annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

AMAT earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

May 21, 2026

Next Payment Date

June 11, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

20.39%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

15.39%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

16.10%

3-Year Total Growth

74.51%

5-Year Total Growth

104.60%

10-Year Total Growth

345.00%

Income Calculator

AMAT Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

$43,544.00

Annual Income

$191.00

Quarterly Income

$47.75

Monthly Income

$15.92

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMAT's current dividend yield?
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) currently has a dividend yield of 0.44%, based on a stock price of $435.44 and an annual dividend of $1.91.
When is AMAT's next dividend payment date?
AMAT's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-21 and the next payment date is 2026-06-11. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does AMAT pay in dividends per year?
Applied Materials, Inc. paid $1.78 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has AMAT been increasing its dividend?
Applied Materials, Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 15.39% and a 10-year CAGR of 16.10%.
Is AMAT's dividend safe?
Applied Materials, Inc. has a payout ratio of 18.26%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 22.97%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is AMAT's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Applied Materials, Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for technology companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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