AAPL vs DIVE
Apple Inc. compared with Dana Concentrated Dividend ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
AAPL
Apple Inc.
TTM yield · Quarterly
DIVE
Dana Concentrated Dividend ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- DIVE yields more today: 0.49% vs 0.34% (forward).
- Both pay every quarter.
- AAPL has the longer streak of annual increases: 13 years vs 0.
- AAPL raises fewer payout-risk flags on our heuristic (low vs low).
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | AAPL | DIVE |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $313.79 | $27.84 |
| TTM yield | 0.34% | 1.02% |
| Forward yield | 0.34% | 0.49% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.08 | $0.136 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Nov 9, 2026 (est.) | Sep 27, 2026 (est.) |
| Payout ratio (earnings) | 12% | — |
| 1-year payout growth | +3.9% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +4.5% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 13 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 96/100 | 42/100 |
| 1-year total return | +35.6% | — |
| 1-year price return | +35.2% | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 4.6T | — |
| Years paying | 39.3 | 0.7 |
| Payout risk (heuristic) | Low | Low |
| Sector / category | Technology | — |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| AAPL | DIVE | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 31.9 | 359.2 |
| Income per year | $34 | $49 |
| Income per month (avg) | $3 | $4 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model AAPL · Model DIVE
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAPL Nov 9, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 | $0.27 | Est. |
| AAPL Feb 8, 2027 | Feb 11, 2027 | $0.27 | Est. |
| AAPL May 10, 2027 | May 13, 2027 | $0.27 | Est. |
| DIVE Sep 27, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | $0.034 | Est. |
| DIVE Dec 26, 2026 | Jan 9, 2027 | $0.034 | Est. |
| DIVE Mar 26, 2027 | Apr 9, 2027 | $0.034 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
AAPLDIVE
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, AAPL or DIVE?
DIVE currently has the higher trailing yield: AAPL yields 0.34% and DIVE yields 1.02%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do AAPL and DIVE pay?
AAPL pays every quarter and DIVE pays every quarter. AAPL's next ex-date is Nov 9, 2026 and DIVE's is Sep 27, 2026.
Is AAPL or DIVE better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. AAPL and DIVE differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.