Apple Dividend Calculator

Why use our online Apple Dividend Calculator?

Apple's dividend is modest (~0.5%) but backed by $80B+ in annual buybacks and 12+ years of increases. Model AAPL income alongside its price appreciation to see true total return.

How to use Apple Dividend Calculator

1. 1
   Enter your AAPL position

   AAPL's current price and quarterly dividend are pre-loaded. Enter shares or dollar amount to see annual income and yield.

2. 2
   Add cost basis for yield-on-cost

   Long-term Apple holders often have much higher yield-on-cost than today's price implies. Enter your original purchase price to see your personal effective yield.

3. 3
   Check payment months

   Apple pays quarterly dividends — typically in February, May, August, and November. The calendar highlights which months you receive income.

4. 4
   Project DRIP over time

   Apple has grown its dividend ~5–6% annually. Switch to DRIP mode and model 10–20 years of reinvestment. With price growth added, the compounding effect is substantial.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Apple's current dividend yield?

Apple (AAPL) yields approximately 0.45–0.55% based on trailing twelve-month dividends. This is a low yield by income standards, but Apple supplements shareholder returns with massive share buybacks — repurchasing $80–$90 billion in stock annually, which effectively returns far more capital than the dividend alone.

How much does Apple pay per share?

Apple currently pays approximately $0.25/share per quarter ($1.00/year). On 100 shares, that's $100/year in dividends. The payment amount has grown every year since Apple reinstated its dividend in 2012 — from $0.0945/quarter in 2012 to $0.25/quarter today, a 164% increase over 12 years.

Does Apple's dividend grow?

Yes — Apple has raised its dividend every year since reinstatement in 2012. The growth rate has averaged approximately 5–8% annually in recent years, which is lower than SCHD but consistent. Apple is classified as a dividend grower (not yet a Dividend Aristocrat at 12 years, which requires 25 consecutive years of increases).

What months does Apple pay dividends?

Apple pays quarterly dividends in February, May, August, and November. The ex-dividend date is typically in early February, May, August, and November; payment follows within 2–3 weeks. To receive a dividend, you must own AAPL before the ex-dividend date.

What is yield-on-cost for long-term AAPL holders?

If you bought 100 shares of AAPL at $50 in 2015 ($5,000 invested), your current annual dividend income is $100/year. Your yield-on-cost is $100 / $5,000 = 2.0% — much higher than today's yield to new buyers (~0.5%). This is why long-term dividend growers become increasingly valuable to early investors — the yield-on-cost grows even as the stock price rises.

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