Seagate Technology (STX) Dividend History & Yield
Seagate Technology (STX) has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and currently yields 0.39%. The most recent dividend was $0.7400/share on Apr 8, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
0.39%
TTM Dividend/Share
$2.92
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
27.7%
Consecutive Growth Years
3
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
2.84%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
2.05%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
2.57%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
2.4%
FCF payout ratio
6.3%
Net debt / EBITDA
-0.2x
Interest coverage
10.57x
ROIC (TTM)
66.3%
Dividend Safety Score
7 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 27.7%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($3.86) covers dividend/share ($2.92).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 3 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 6.3%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is -0.2x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (2.1%) ≤ EPS growth (10.4%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Jun 24, 2026
- Payment date
- Jul 7, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.7400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7400
Ex-date Mar 25, 2026
- Payment date
- Apr 8, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.7400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7400
Ex-date Dec 24, 2025
- Payment date
- Jan 9, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.7400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7400
Ex-date Sep 30, 2025
- Payment date
- Oct 9, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.7200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7200
Ex-date Jun 25, 2025
- Payment date
- Jul 8, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.7200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7200
Ex-date Mar 19, 2025
- Payment date
- Apr 2, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.7200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7200
Ex-date Dec 13, 2024
- Payment date
- Jan 6, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.7200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7200
Ex-date Sep 23, 2024
- Payment date
- Oct 7, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.7000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7000
Ex-date Jun 20, 2024
- Payment date
- Jul 5, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.7000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7000
Ex-date Mar 20, 2024
- Payment date
- Apr 4, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.7000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7000
Ex-date Dec 20, 2023
- Payment date
- Jan 9, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.7000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7000
Ex-date Sep 25, 2023
- Payment date
- Oct 10, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.7000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7000
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $0.7400 | $0.7400 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $0.7400 | $0.7400 |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Jan 9, 2026 | $0.7400 | $0.7400 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 9, 2025 | $0.7200 | $0.7200 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Jul 8, 2025 | $0.7200 | $0.7200 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 | $0.7200 | $0.7200 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Jan 6, 2025 | $0.7200 | $0.7200 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Oct 7, 2024 | $0.7000 | $0.7000 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Jul 5, 2024 | $0.7000 | $0.7000 |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Apr 4, 2024 | $0.7000 | $0.7000 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Jan 9, 2024 | $0.7000 | $0.7000 |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Oct 10, 2023 | $0.7000 | $0.7000 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Seagate Technology has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 3 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.9000 | — | — |
| 2025 | $2.8200 | $2.9000 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $2.8000 | $2.8200 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | $2.8000 | $2.8000 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | $2.7100 | $2.8000 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $2.6200 | $2.7100 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | $2.5400 | $2.6200 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | $2.5200 | $2.5400 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | $2.5200 | $2.5200 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $2.5200 | $2.5200 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $2.2500 | $2.5200 | +12.0% |
| 2015 | $1.8300 | $2.2500 | +23.0% |
| 2014 | $1.1900 | $1.8300 | +53.8% |
| 2013 | $1.5200 | $1.1900 | -21.7% |
| 2012 | $0.5400 | $1.5200 | +181.5% |
| 2011 | $0.0300 | $0.5400 | +1700.0% |
| 2009 | $0.4600 | $0.0300 | -93.5% |
| 2008 | $0.4000 | $0.4600 | +15.0% |
| 2007 | $0.3400 | $0.4000 | +17.6% |
| 2006 | $0.3000 | $0.3400 | +13.3% |
| 2005 | $0.2400 | $0.3000 | +25.0% |
| 2004 | $0.1400 | $0.2400 | +71.4% |
| 2003 | — | $0.1400 | — |
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 Seagate Technology (STX) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$621.00M
YoY change
+2.6%
5Y CAGR
-2.3%
Peak year (2016)
$727.00M
Latest annual
$600.00M
Cash dividends paid over time for Seagate Technology (STX)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Seagate Technology (STX)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $600.00M | +2.6% | +$15.00M | ||
| 2024 | $585.00M | +0.5% | +$3.00M | ||
| 2023 | $582.00M | -4.6% | -$28.00M | ||
| 2022 | $610.00M | -6.0% | -$39.00M | ||
| 2021 | $649.00M | -3.6% | -$24.00M | ||
| 2020 | $673.00M | -5.6% | -$40.00M | ||
| 2019 | $713.00M | -1.8% | -$13.00M | ||
| 2018 | $726.00M | +29.4% | +$165.00M | ||
| 2017 | $561.00M | -22.8% | -$166.00M | ||
| 2016 | $727.00M | +9.5% | +$63.00M | ||
| 2015 | $664.00M | +19.2% | +$107.00M | ||
| 2014 | $557.00M | +7.5% | +$39.00M | ||
| 2013 | $518.00M | +39.2% | +$146.00M | ||
| 2012 | $372.00M | +402.7% | +$298.00M | ||
| 2011 | $74.00M | — | +$74.00M | ||
| 2010 | $0 | -100.0% | -$132.00M | ||
| 2009 | $132.00M | -38.9% | -$84.00M | ||
| 2008 | $216.00M | +1.9% | +$4.00M | ||
| 2007 | $212.00M | +36.8% | +$57.00M | ||
| 2006 | $155.00M | +27.0% | +$33.00M | ||
| 2005 | $122.00M | +35.6% | +$32.00M | ||
| 2004 | $90.00M | -68.8% | -$198.00M | ||
| 2003 | $288.00M | — | +$288.00M | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | — |
Seagate Technology (STX) most recent annual dividends paid stands at $600.00M (2025) – edged up 2.6% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Seagate Technology dividends paid expanded at a -2.3% compound annual rate, sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Seagate Technology dividends paid declined from $727.00M in 2016 to $600.00M in 2025, a 17.5% drawdown.
2016 marks the peak dividends paid at $727.00M, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 2001.
Within Technology, Seagate Technology (STX) ranks 7th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $6.80B.
Seagate Technology Dividends Paid 2025: $600.00M
Seagate Technology dividends paid in 2025 was $600.00M, edged up 2.6% from 2024.
Seagate Technology Dividends Paid 2024: $585.00M
Seagate Technology dividends paid in 2024 was $585.00M, edged up 0.5% from 2023.
Seagate Technology Dividends Paid 2023: $582.00M
Seagate Technology dividends paid in 2023 was $582.00M, edged down 4.6% below 2022.
Seagate Technology Dividends Paid 2022: $610.00M
Seagate Technology dividends paid in 2022 was $610.00M, declined 6.0% below 2021.
Seagate Technology Dividends Paid 2021: $649.00M
Seagate Technology dividends paid in 2021 was $649.00M.
See more financial history for Seagate Technology (STX).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Seagate Technology, 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 Seagate Technology pay dividends?
Yes, Seagate Technology (STX) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $2.92 per share annually, yielding 0.39%.
What is Seagate Technology's dividend yield?
Seagate Technology (STX) has a current dividend yield of 0.39%.
Is Seagate Technology's dividend safe?
Seagate Technology (STX) passes 7 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Seagate Technology increased its dividend?
Seagate Technology (STX) has 3 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Seagate Technology's dividend payout ratio?
Seagate Technology (STX) has a dividend payout ratio of 27.7%. 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 Seagate Technology's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Seagate Technology (STX) is $621.00M (period ending April 3, 2026).
How has Seagate Technology dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Seagate Technology (STX) dividends paid changed +2.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Seagate Technology dividends paid?
Seagate Technology (STX) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is -2.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Seagate Technology dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Seagate Technology dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $727.00M in 2016.
What was Seagate Technology dividends paid in 2024?
Seagate Technology (STX) dividends paid in 2024 was $585.00M.
What was Seagate Technology dividends paid in 2025?
Seagate Technology (STX) dividends paid in 2025 was $600.00M.
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