Applied Materials, Inc.

S&P 500

AMAT/Technology · Semiconductor Equipment & Materials/NASDAQ

Dividend Yield

0.31%

$1.98 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$668.00P/E58.2MCap508.3BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

Very Safe

Dividend Safety Rating

AMAT's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 17.3% earnings payout ratio & 27.4% 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: 17.3%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
FCF Payout Ratio: 27.4%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

17.3%Very Safe

FCF Payout Ratio

27.4%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

2.5xVery Safe

Debt-to-Equity

30.4Very Safe

Profitability

Very Safe

Return on Equity

39.7%Very Safe

Operating Margin

31.9%Very Safe

Gross Margin

49.9%Safe

Profit Margin Stability

Very StableVery Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe

11+ yrsVery Safe

NoneVery Safe

15.4%Very Safe

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

0.31%

Annual Dividend

$1.98

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

17.31%

FCF Payout Ratio

27.38%

52-Week Range

$154.47 - $669.22

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

August 20, 2026

Next Payment Date

September 10, 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

Number of Shares

Total Investment

$66,800.00

Annual Income

$198.00

Quarterly Income

$49.50

Monthly Income

$16.50

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMAT's current dividend yield?

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) currently has a dividend yield of 0.31%, based on a stock price of $668.00 and an annual dividend of $1.98.

When is AMAT's next dividend payment date?

AMAT's next ex-dividend date is 2026-08-20 and the next payment date is 2026-09-10. 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 17.31%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 27.38%. 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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