Lifetime Dividend History of Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock

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Apple Inc. (AAPL) - Full Dividend History - Lifetime Share Dividend $33.47

as on 31-May-2023

Apple Inc. is one of the most successful companies in the world, and its shares are some of the most popular investments. The company has a long history of paying dividends, and its dividend yield is currently around 0.5%. Let's take a closer look at Apple's dividend history, and we will discuss some of the factors that have influenced the company's dividend payments. We will also provide some insights into how Apple's dividend policy might evolve in the future.

Apple's Dividend History

Apple began paying dividends in 1987, when it paid a quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share. The dividend has been increased gradually over the years, and it is now $0.24 per share per quarter.

The following table shows Apple's dividend history:

Ex/EFF DATE	CASH AMOUNT	DECLARATION DATE	RECORD DATE	PAYMENT DATE
Total Dividend	$33.47	70	No of times Dividend Paid
05/12/2023	$0.24	05/04/2023	05/15/2023	05/18/2023
02/10/2023	$0.23	2/2/2023	02/13/2023	02/16/2023
11/4/2022	$0.23	10/27/2022	11/7/2022	11/10/2022
08/05/2022	$0.23	07/28/2022	08/08/2022	08/11/2022
05/06/2022	$0.23	04/28/2022	05/09/2022	05/12/2022
02/04/2022	$0.22	01/27/2022	02/07/2022	02/10/2022
11/5/2021	$0.22	10/28/2021	11/8/2021	11/11/2021
08/06/2021	$0.22	07/27/2021	08/09/2021	08/12/2021
05/07/2021	$0.22	04/28/2021	05/10/2021	05/13/2021
02/05/2021	$0.21	01/27/2021	02/08/2021	02/11/2021
11/6/2020	$0.21	10/29/2020	11/9/2020	11/12/2020
08/07/2020	$0.82	07/30/2020	08/10/2020	08/13/2020
05/08/2020	$0.82	04/30/2020	05/11/2020	05/14/2020
02/07/2020	$0.77	01/28/2020	02/10/2020	02/13/2020
11/7/2019	$0.77	10/30/2019	11/11/2019	11/14/2019
08/09/2019	$0.77	07/30/2019	08/12/2019	08/15/2019
05/10/2019	$0.77	04/30/2019	05/13/2019	05/16/2019
02/08/2019	$0.73	1/29/2019	02/11/2019	02/14/2019
11/8/2018	$0.73	11/01/2018	11/12/2018	11/15/2018
08/10/2018	$0.73	07/31/2018	08/13/2018	08/16/2018
05/11/2018	$0.73	05/01/2018	05/14/2018	05/17/2018
02/09/2018	$0.63	2/1/2018	02/12/2018	02/15/2018
11/10/2017	$0.63	11/02/2017	11/13/2017	11/16/2017
08/10/2017	$0.63	08/01/2017	08/14/2017	08/17/2017
05/11/2017	$0.63	05/02/2017	05/15/2017	05/18/2017
02/09/2017	$0.57	1/31/2017	02/13/2017	02/16/2017
11/3/2016	$0.57	10/25/2016	11/7/2016	11/10/2016
08/04/2016	$0.57	07/26/2016	08/08/2016	08/11/2016
05/05/2016	$0.57	04/26/2016	05/09/2016	05/12/2016
02/04/2016	$0.52	01/26/2016	02/08/2016	02/11/2016
11/5/2015	$0.52	10/27/2015	11/9/2015	11/12/2015
08/06/2015	$0.52	07/21/2015	08/10/2015	08/13/2015
05/07/2015	$0.52	04/27/2015	05/11/2015	05/14/2015
02/05/2015	$0.47	01/27/2015	02/09/2015	02/12/2015
11/6/2014	$0.47	10/20/2014	11/10/2014	11/13/2014
08/07/2014	$0.47	07/22/2014	08/11/2014	08/14/2014
05/08/2014	$3.29	04/23/2014	05/12/2014	05/15/2014
02/06/2014	$3.05	1/27/2014	02/10/2014	02/13/2014
11/6/2013	$3.05	10/28/2013	11/11/2013	11/14/2013
08/08/2013	$3.05	07/23/2013	08/12/2013	08/15/2013
02/07/2013	$2.65	01/23/2013	02/11/2013	02/14/2013
11/21/1995	$0.12		11/21/1995
08/16/1995	$0.12		08/16/1995
05/26/1995	$0.12		05/26/1995
02/13/1995	$0.12		02/13/1995
11/18/1994	$0.12		11/18/1994
08/15/1994	$0.12		08/15/1994
05/27/1994	$0.12		05/27/1994
02/07/1994	$0.12		02/07/1994
11/19/1993	$0.12		11/19/1993
08/16/1993	$0.12		08/16/1993
05/28/1993	$0.12		05/28/1993
02/12/1993	$0.12		02/12/1993
11/30/1992	$0.12		11/30/1992
08/17/1992	$0.12		08/17/1992
06/01/1992	$0.12		06/01/1992
02/14/1992	$0.12		02/14/1992
11/18/1991	$0.12		11/18/1991
08/19/1991	$0.12		08/19/1991
05/20/1991	$0.12		05/20/1991
02/15/1991	$0.12		02/15/1991
11/16/1990	$0.12		11/16/1990
08/20/1990	$0.11		08/20/1990
05/21/1990	$0.11		05/21/1990
02/16/1990	$0.11		02/16/1990
11/17/1989	$0.11		11/17/1989
08/21/1989	$0.10		08/21/1989
05/22/1989	$0.10		05/22/1989
02/17/1989	$0.10		02/17/1989
11/21/1988	$0.10		11/21/1988

As you can see, Apple's dividend has increased steadily over the years. The company has increased its dividend by an average of 7% per year since 1987.

Factors Affecting Apple's Dividend Policy

• The company's earnings and cash flow: Apple's dividend policy is based on its ability to generate earnings and cash flow. The company will only pay a dividend if it has sufficient earnings and cash flow to do so.
  
  
• The company's capital investment needs: Apple also needs to consider its capital investment needs when setting its dividend policy. The company may need to retain some of its earnings to fund new product development or acquisitions.
  
  
• The company's financial strength: Apple's dividend policy is also influenced by its financial strength. The company needs to have a strong balance sheet and a good credit rating in order to attract investors.
  
  
• The company's shareholder expectations: Apple also needs to consider the expectations of its shareholders when setting its dividend policy. Shareholders typically expect a company to increase its dividend over time.

How Apple's Dividend Policy Might Evolve in the Future

• It is difficult to predict how Apple's dividend policy will evolve in the future. However, the company is likely to continue to increase its dividend at a gradual pace. Apple has a strong track record of dividend growth, and it is likely to continue to pay out a significant portion of its earnings to shareholders.

Apple's dividend history is a long and impressive one. The company has increased its dividend by an average of 7% per year since 1987. Apple's dividend policy is likely to continue to evolve in the future, but it is likely to remain focused on providing shareholders with a steady stream of income. In addition to its dividend, Apple also offers a number of other shareholder benefits, such as stock repurchases and employee stock ownership plans. These benefits help to make Apple a desirable investment for long-term investors.

**Disclaimer**

This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. The author is not a financial advisor and does not have any formal training in finance. The reader should consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.