STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$0.98
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$1.00
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
0.43%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
0.39%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Feb 12, 2026
Ex-dividend Date
Feb 09, 2026
0.63 %
13.15
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | 0.26 | Feb 09, 2026 | Feb 09, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 0.26 | Nov 10, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 0.26 | Aug 11, 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 |
| May 01, 2025 | 0.26 | May 12, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 0.25 | Feb 10, 2025 | Feb 10, 2025 | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 0.25 | Nov 08, 2024 | Nov 11, 2024 | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Aug 01, 2024 | 0.25 | Aug 12, 2024 | Aug 12, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
| May 02, 2024 | 0.25 | May 10, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | May 16, 2024 |
| Feb 01, 2024 | 0.24 | Feb 09, 2024 | Feb 12, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Nov 02, 2023 | 0.24 | Nov 10, 2023 | Nov 13, 2023 | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Aug 03, 2023 | 0.24 | Aug 11, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 |
| May 04, 2023 | 0.24 | May 12, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | May 18, 2023 |
| Feb 02, 2023 | 0.23 | Feb 10, 2023 | Feb 13, 2023 | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Feb 01, 2023 | 0.23 | Feb 10, 2023 | Feb 13, 2023 | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Oct 27, 2022 | 0.23 | Nov 04, 2022 | Nov 07, 2022 | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Jul 28, 2022 | 0.23 | Aug 05, 2022 | Aug 08, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Apr 28, 2022 | 0.23 | May 06, 2022 | May 09, 2022 | May 12, 2022 |
| Jan 27, 2022 | 0.22 | Feb 04, 2022 | Feb 07, 2022 | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Oct 28, 2021 | 0.22 | Nov 05, 2021 | Nov 08, 2021 | Nov 11, 2021 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2020 | 4:1 | -0.95% | +1.07% |
| Jun 09, 2014 | 7:1 | -0.65% | -0.51% |
| Feb 28, 2005 | 2:1 | -0.63% | -1.24% |
| Jun 21, 2000 | 2:1 | +2.79% | -3.59% |
| Jun 16, 1987 | 2:1 | -0.63% | -2.41% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Apple Inc. (AAPL) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Apple Inc. is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is AAPL's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. AAPL's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 0.43.
When did AAPL last pay a dividend?
AAPL last paid dividends on 2026-02-12, with the ex-dividend date being 2026-02-09.
When was the last time AAPL stock split?
AAPL stock split took place on 31-08-2020.
How did AAPL's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Aug 31, 2020, when Apple Inc. went through a 4:1 split leaving the shareholder with 4 share(s) who previously owned 1 AAPL share(s).