apple (Nasdaq: Apple) is scheduled to be paid last quarterly earnings on May 11, to extend the company’s long-term shareholder returns program.
According to the latest dividend data, Apple’s next dividend is $0.26 per share, unchanged from the previous quarter.
The company maintains a quarterly dividend schedule and currently has a forward payout ratio of 10.89%, reflecting a relatively conservative shareholder return strategy.
The iPhone maker has now raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years. Apple’s dividend yield is currently 0.35%, down from 0.35% Technology sector At a rate of 1.37% stock It continues to attract investors primarily through long-term price appreciation.
to Investors Those who purchased 100 shares of AAPL stock in January 2026 and held them through the ex-dividend dates, the May 11 payout would generate income of $26.
Combined with the February dividend of the same amount, the total dividend for 2026 will reach $52 after the last distribution.
As of press time, Apple shares were trading at $293.32, with the stock posting a daily gain of 2.05%.
The latest data shows that Apple shares take an average of 6.5 days to recover after dividend-related price adjustments.
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Meanwhile, bullish sentiment continues to dominate the tech giant after the company posted its strongest March quarter ever.
Revenue rose 17% year-over-year to $111.2 billion, while earnings per share jumped 22% to $2.01, driven by strong iPhone 17 demand, record services revenue, and growth in all major regions, including China.
Following the results, Apple authorized a new $100 billion stock buyback program and raised its quarterly dividend 4% to $0.27 per share, furthering its aggressive shareholder return strategy.
Investors are now focusing on WWDC 2026 in June, where Apple is expected to unveil its key products artificial intelligence Upgrades, including a revamped Siri and deeper Apple Intelligence integration.
Markets are also watching the company’s planned leadership transition, with Tim Cook set to become CEO on September 1, 2026, while hardware chief John Ternos takes over as CEO.
In addition, Apple strengthened its position in the supply chain by securing a significant share of TSMC’s 2nm chip production capacity and expanding memory supply agreements, alleviating concerns about future hardware production.
