Nvidia is the world’s biggest publicly traded company, and its cash on hand has increased significantly as it has benefited from the boom in artificial intelligence. As of late March 2026, Nvidia had a market capitalization of $4.1 trillion.
The tech giant’s bet on artificial intelligence in the late 2010s paid off handsomely in the 2020s. However, as the company continues to invest profits in growth, its dividend payments have been small in recent years.Â
Here’s what you need to know about Nvidia’s dividends, including per-share amount, yield, payout ratio, and future prospects.
Nvidia dividend quick facts
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Yield:Â |
0.02% |
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Payout Ratio:Â |
0.8% |
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Frequency:Â |
Quarterly |
*Based on Nvidia’s March 26, 2026, stock price, fiscal year 2026 earnings, and total dividends in the four calendar quarters of 2025.
How often does Nvidia pay dividends?
Nvidia pays dividends on a quarterly basis. The first quarterly dividend payment during the calendar year is usually made at the end of March or early April, according to data compiled by Nasdaq. The other quarterly payments are typically June/July, September/October, and December. Â
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When did Nvidia start paying dividends?
Nvidia paid its first dividend on September 13, 2013, in the amount of 7.5 cents per share. It was declared on August 8, 2013, to shareholders of record as of August 22, 2013.Â
How big is Nvidia’s dividend?
Nvidia’s dividend is small relative to its earnings. Since 2024, its quarterly dividend payments per share have been 1 cent. Its payout ratio (dividends per share divided by earnings per share) was 0.8% for fiscal 2026. That compares to about 14% for Apple.Â
Nvidia’s dividend yield currently sits at 0.02%
One reason Nvidia pays small dividends is that it reinvests the bulk of its earnings in research and development. It’s likely betting that putting money into artificial intelligence, be it hardware or software, will result in future earnings growth.
Nvidia’s free cash flow was $96.5 billion in fiscal 2026, up significantly from $60.7 billion in 2025.
Nvidia also conducted stock splits that increased the number of shares outstanding in 2021 and 2024, and the smaller quarterly dividend payments reflected that. (However, stockholders who owned Nvidia shares before the 10-to-1 stock split in 2024 benefited because their dividend payments actually increased. They were receiving 10 cents a share, up from 4 cents the previous quarter.) Still, despite the increase in free cash flow in recent years, the company kept its dividend payout per share low, post stock-split in 2024.
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Is Nvidia a dividend aristocrat?Â
Nvidia isn’t yet a dividend aristocrat, a name that’s usually given to a company that has paid — and increased — dividends for at least 25 consecutive years.Â
Is Nvidia’s dividend safe?Â
In recent years, Nvidia has handed out a quarterly dividend of just 1 cent per share as it focuses on growing its businesses.Â
Dividend payments in prior years were much higher before stock splits. Before a 10-for-1 stock split in 2024, it was paying 4 cents per share in quarterly dividends, and prior to a 4-for-1 stock split in 2021, its quarterly dividend was 16 cents per share.Â
As the company continues to mature, it is possible that its dividend will increase, but the current uncertainty in the AI industry could also result in the company needing to retain more of its cash for business expenses.
As the magic 8-ball would say, “ask again later.”