Oracle (ORCL) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ContenderOracle (ORCL) has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years and currently yields 1.06%. The most recent dividend was $0.5000/share on Apr 24, 2026, paid Quarterly.
ORCL
Current Yield
1.06%
TTM Dividend/Share
$2.00
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
35.9%
Consecutive Growth Years
13 (Dividend Contender)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
18.75%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
14.63%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
12.79%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
15.7%
FCF payout ratio
1576.1%
Net debt / EBITDA
4.2x
Interest coverage
4.77x
ROIC (TTM)
13.0%
Dividend Safety Score
3 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 35.9%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($-0.14) does not fully cover dividend/share ($2.00).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
13 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 1576.1%, above the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 4.2x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (14.6%) exceeds EPS growth (-1.7%) — payout ratio expanding.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Apr 9, 2026
- Payment date
- Apr 24, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5000
Ex-date Jan 9, 2026
- Payment date
- Jan 23, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5000
Ex-date Oct 9, 2025
- Payment date
- Oct 23, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5000
Ex-date Jul 10, 2025
- Payment date
- Jul 24, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5000
Ex-date Apr 10, 2025
- Payment date
- Apr 23, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5000
Ex-date Jan 10, 2025
- Payment date
- Jan 23, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4000
Ex-date Oct 10, 2024
- Payment date
- Oct 24, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4000
Ex-date Jul 11, 2024
- Payment date
- Jul 25, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4000
Ex-date Apr 9, 2024
- Payment date
- Apr 24, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4000
Ex-date Jan 10, 2024
- Payment date
- Jan 25, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4000
Ex-date Oct 11, 2023
- Payment date
- Oct 26, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.4000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4000
Ex-date Jul 11, 2023
- Payment date
- Jul 26, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.4000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4000
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | Apr 24, 2026 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Apr 23, 2025 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Jan 23, 2025 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 24, 2024 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Jan 25, 2024 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Oct 26, 2023 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Jul 26, 2023 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Oracle has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 13 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.9000 | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.6000 | $1.9000 | +18.7% |
| 2024 | $1.5200 | $1.6000 | +5.3% |
| 2023 | $1.2800 | $1.5200 | +18.8% |
| 2022 | $1.2000 | $1.2800 | +6.7% |
| 2021 | $0.9600 | $1.2000 | +25.0% |
| 2020 | $0.9100 | $0.9600 | +5.5% |
| 2019 | $0.7600 | $0.9100 | +19.7% |
| 2018 | $0.7200 | $0.7600 | +5.6% |
| 2017 | $0.6000 | $0.7200 | +20.0% |
| 2016 | $0.5700 | $0.6000 | +5.3% |
| 2015 | $0.4800 | $0.5700 | +18.8% |
| 2014 | $0.2400 | $0.4800 | +100.0% |
| 2013 | $0.4200 | $0.2400 | -42.9% |
| 2012 | $0.2300 | $0.4200 | +82.6% |
| 2011 | $0.2000 | $0.2300 | +15.0% |
| 2010 | — | $0.2000 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Oracle (ORCL) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$5.69B
YoY change
+8.0%
5Y CAGR
+9.1%
Peak year (2025)
$4.74B
Latest annual
$4.74B
Cash dividends paid over time for Oracle (ORCL)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Oracle (ORCL)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.74B | +8.0% | +$352.00M | ||
| 2024 | $4.39B | +19.7% | +$723.00M | ||
| 2023 | $3.67B | +6.1% | +$211.00M | ||
| 2022 | $3.46B | +12.9% | +$394.00M | ||
| 2021 | $3.06B | -0.2% | -$7.00M | ||
| 2020 | $3.07B | +4.7% | +$138.00M | ||
| 2019 | $2.93B | -6.6% | -$208.00M | ||
| 2018 | $3.14B | +19.3% | +$509.00M | ||
| 2017 | $2.63B | +3.5% | +$90.00M | ||
| 2016 | $2.54B | +12.7% | +$286.00M | ||
| 2015 | $2.25B | +3.5% | +$77.00M | ||
| 2014 | $2.18B | +52.0% | +$745.00M | ||
| 2013 | $1.43B | +18.9% | +$228.00M | ||
| 2012 | $1.21B | +13.6% | +$144.00M | ||
| 2011 | $1.06B | +5.7% | +$57.00M | ||
| 2010 | $1.00B | +301.6% | +$754.00M | ||
| 2009 | $250.00M | — | +$250.00M | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1994 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1993 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1992 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1990 | $0 | — | — |
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Oracle (ORCL) reported dividends paid of $4.74B – grew 8.0% year-over-year.
Oracle dividends paid has grown for 4 consecutive years, with a +9.1% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
The dataset's maximum dividends paid sits at $4.74B (2025); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 1990.
Among 8 Technology peers, Oracle (ORCL) ranks 5th; the peer median for dividends paid is $6.80B.
Oracle Dividends Paid 2025: $4.74B
Oracle dividends paid in 2025 was $4.74B, grew 8.0% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Oracle Dividends Paid 2024: $4.39B
Oracle dividends paid in 2024 was $4.39B, grew 19.7% from 2023.
Oracle Dividends Paid 2023: $3.67B
Oracle dividends paid in 2023 was $3.67B, grew 6.1% from 2022.
Oracle Dividends Paid 2022: $3.46B
Oracle dividends paid in 2022 was $3.46B, grew 12.9% from 2021.
Oracle Dividends Paid 2021: $3.06B
Oracle dividends paid in 2021 was $3.06B.
See more financial history for Oracle (ORCL).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Oracle, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| TSMC (TSM) | $471.61B | Technology |
| Microsoft (MSFT) | $24.08B | Technology |
| Apple (AAPL) | $15.42B | Technology |
| Broadcom (AVGO) | $11.14B | Technology |
| ASML (ASML) | $2.45B | Technology |
| NVIDIA (NVDA) | $974.00M | Technology |
| Micron Technology (MU) | $522.00M | Technology |
| AMD (AMD) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
Does Oracle pay dividends?
Yes, Oracle (ORCL) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $2.00 per share annually, yielding 1.06%.
What is Oracle's dividend yield?
Oracle (ORCL) has a current dividend yield of 1.06%.
Is Oracle's dividend safe?
Oracle (ORCL) passes 3 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Oracle increased its dividend?
Oracle (ORCL) has 13 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Oracle's dividend payout ratio?
Oracle (ORCL) has a dividend payout ratio of 35.9%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Oracle's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Oracle (ORCL) is $5.69B (period ending February 28, 2026).
How has Oracle dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Oracle (ORCL) dividends paid changed +8.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Oracle dividends paid?
Oracle (ORCL) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +9.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Oracle dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Oracle dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $4.74B in 2025.
What was Oracle dividends paid in 2024?
Oracle (ORCL) dividends paid in 2024 was $4.39B.
What was Oracle dividends paid in 2025?
Oracle (ORCL) dividends paid in 2025 was $4.74B.
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