AMAT (Applied Materials) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.16 (As of Apr. 2026) — Near Median

What is Applied Materials Dividend Payout Ratio?

Applied Materials AMAT -6.16% 85 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16 as of Apr. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.16. GuruFocus rates AMAT with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $217.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 453 Semiconductors companies, Applied Materials ranks better than 75.5% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Applied Materials's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.16.

The historical rank and industry rank for Applied Materials's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

AMAT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.16 Max: 0.27
Current: 0.19

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Applied Materials was 0.27. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.16.

AMAT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
75.5% of 453 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs AMAT: 0.19

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Applied Materials is 0.32%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Applied Materials was 2.18%. The lowest was 0.29%. And the median was 0.88%.

Applied Materials's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.46.

During the past 12 months, Applied Materials's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Applied Materials was 58.70% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 12.90% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Applied Materials (NAS:AMAT) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Applied Materials Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Applied Materials Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Applied Materials's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Applied Materials Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Applied Materials Annual Data

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AMAT vs LRCX, KLAC, TER: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Applied Materials's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Applied Materials Dividend Payout Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Applied Materials's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Applied Materials's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Applied Materials Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Applied Materials's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Oct. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Oct. 2025 )
	=	1.72	/	9.42
	=	0.18

Applied Materials's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	0.46	/	2.86
	=	0.16

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 mean?

Applied Materials (AMAT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Applied Materials and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.16. Over the past decade, Applied Materials' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #111 out of 453 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.

Is Applied Materials' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Applied Materials' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 is near median its 10-year median of 0.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.27. The Semiconductors industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Applied Materials' value of 0.16 is 59% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #111 out of 453 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Applied Materials has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Applied Materials' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LRCX and KLAC?

According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #111 out of 453 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Applied Materials in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Applied Materials' value of 0.16 is 59% below this benchmark. Historically, Applied Materials' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.16 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Applied Materials has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Semiconductors company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 0.39, based on 453 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Applied Materials's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 is 59% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Applied Materials and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Materials's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Applied Materials stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Materials (AMAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $217.76, compared to a current price of $626.84 — trading 187.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.16 and 59% below the Semiconductors industry median of 0.39. Applied Materials' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Applied Materials (AMAT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Applied Materials (AMAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Materials stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $626.84 is trading 187.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $217.76. GuruFocus considers Applied Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AMAT:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.16 (near median its 10-year median of 0.16)
GF Value™: $217.76 vs. price of $626.84 (187.9% above fair value)
GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 59% below the Semiconductors median (#111 of 453)

No single metric tells the full story. See the AMAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Applied Materials Business Description

Industry Technology Semiconductors

Comparable Companies LRCX KLAC TER Q ENTG AMKR NVMI ONTO FORM CAMT XAMS:ASML TSE:8035 TSE:6857 SZSE:002371 SHSE:688820 XAMS:ASM SZSE:301666 TPE:7769 TSE:6146 SHSE:688012

Other Exchanges AMAT:Mexico 1AMAT:Italy AP2d:UK 0R1A:UK AP2:Germany AMAT:Canada A1MT34:Brazil AMAT:Austria AMAT:Argentina

Address 3050 Bowers Avenue, P.O. Box 58039, Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95052-8039

Website https://www.appliedmaterials.com

Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturer in the world. It has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Applied Materials holds leading market share in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.

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