Technology giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is set to reward its income-seeking investors with the upcoming dividend payment scheduled for August 14.
At present, Apple offers a forward dividend yield of 0.51%, slightly below the technology sector average of 1.37%. The company maintains a conservative forward payout ratio of 13.24%, indicating ample room for future dividend increases.
Notably, Apple has declared its next quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share for shareholders who own the stock by the ex-dividend date of August 11, 2025.
The payout remains unchanged from the previous distribution on May 15, 2025, reflecting a 0.0% quarter-over-quarter increase. Interestingly, Apple has now upheld a 14-year streak of consistent dividend increases, reinforcing its reliability as an income-generating stock.
For shareholders holding 100 Apple shares, this results in a total dividend of $26.
Apple stock price struggles
As of August 3, Apple stock was trading at $202.38, down 2.50% on the day. The decline highlights Apple’s rough 2025 performance, with shares down about 17% year-to-date.
Despite short-term headwinds driven by broader market weakness, Apple recently surprised Wall Street with stronger-than-expected earnings.
Specifically, the company overcame economic pressures and geopolitical challenges in its fiscal third quarter, navigating a tough environment marked by tariffs and setbacks in artificial intelligence development.
For the April to June period, Apple reported net income of $23.4 billion, or $1.57 per share, a 9% year-over-year increase.
Revenue climbed 10% to $94 billion, driven by a 13% rise in iPhone sales to $44.6 billion. Notably, Apple’s business in China showed signs of recovery, with revenue rising 4% compared to the same quarter last year.
However, the company still faces an estimated $2 billion impact from tariffs tied to U.S. trade policy under President Donald Trump, and its AI strategy remains a work in progress.
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