Apple to Pay Quarterly Dividend on August 13; 100 Shares Yield $27

Dividend Payment Details

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) will distribute its next quarterly dividend on August 13, 2026. Shareholders must own the stock by the ex-dividend date of August 10, 2026, to receive the payment. The dividend amount is $0.27 per share, translating to a yield of 0.36% at current prices.

For an investor holding 100 shares, the payout will be $27. Apple's former CEO Tim Cook, with approximately 3.35 million shares, will receive about $905,000, while Arthur Levinson, the company's largest individual stockholder, will get roughly $1.01 million.

Performance and Yield Comparison

Apple's dividend yield remains modest compared to other blue-chip stocks. For instance, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) offers an annual dividend yield of 0.89%, and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) pays 2.44% per year. Over the past five years, Apple's stock has appreciated 107.62%, turning a $1,000 investment into $2,076.20. In contrast, Walmart shares rose 128.69% over the same period, and Coca-Cola gained 53.35%.

Apple's stock performance has slowed in recent years. From August 2016 to August 2021, the shares rallied about 450%, but the pace has moderated. In 2026, AAPL was up 25% by late July, but gains have since narrowed to 11.96% as of August 4. The stock recently plunged 10% to $303.42 following its latest earnings report, raising questions about future growth prospects.

What it means for income investors

Apple's dividend, while modest, provides a steady income stream. However, its low yield may not appeal to income-focused investors seeking higher returns. The company's recent stock price volatility and slowing growth could impact future dividend increases, so investors should monitor its earnings and payout policy.

Reporting based on: finbold.com. Figures verified against market data where available.