Apple Shareholders Receive Dividend Payout Following Record Year

Apple shareholders are receiving payments this week as the company distributes its quarterly dividend. The technology giant traded ex-dividend on Monday, meaning investors who held shares through Friday’s market close qualify for a $0.25 per share distribution, with payments scheduled for Thursday, November 13th.

This dividend payment reflects Apple’s outstanding operational results that surpassed even the most optimistic projections. The company concluded its fiscal year with remarkable fourth-quarter earnings announced in late October, reporting record revenue of $102.5 billion—an 8% year-over-year increase. More impressively, earnings per share jumped 13% to $1.85, comfortably exceeding analyst expectations.

Two business segments demonstrated particular strength. iPhone sales achieved unprecedented revenue levels, while the rapidly expanding Read more...